GlaStar Cove Ribs and Skins Tips
Aileron cove rib: We found that when installing the left wing aileron cove the lower wing skin is about 3/8" too short to give...
GlaStar Fuselage Bonding Tips
Joining the fuselage halves: In addition to taping the belly and dorsal seam as per manual, I screwed tongue depressors (one #4 x 3/8...
GlaStar Top Deck Installation Tips
Lifting eye slots: when laying out the dimensions for the lifting eye slots in the top deck, be sure to make an inside measurement...
GlaStar Strake Installation Tip
I tooled these myself off of Jim Londo's GlaStar but the incidence was later changed. It is a real struggle to get these to fit...
GlaStar Cabin Air Inlet Position Tip
I don't remember the dimension called for but they need to be a whole 1" lower than called for in the instructions. I ended...
GlaStar Baggage Door Installation Tip
The pull rivets end up so close to the door seal flange that the only pull rivet tool I have found to work resides...
GlaStar Wing Angle of Incidence Tips
When to align wing angle of incidence: We have worked on 20+ Glastar projects, and this problem constantly arises. I can not stress strongly...
Finish Glass Work Tips
Glassing the top on: When glassing the tail of the top deck to the aft part of the fuselage there is a problem area....
Planning for Wiring Runs in the Wings
Tips are great when you read them before you go down the wrong path. Here are a few that could save you some headache...
GlaStar Aileron and Flap Installation Tips
Whilst many have been at Oshkosh enjoying themselves, I have been doing likewise checking out my first wing in preparation for riveting on the...