How to & Builder Tips

Ever wonder how to make a certain part with fiberglass or sheet metal? Or fix an oil leak? These tips can guide you and reduce the amount of head-scratching.

Wing rotating jig

Wing Rotating Stand

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These are some easily made (and cheap) wing stands I made to support my wings before and during painting. I used 90mm x 35mm...
fuel filler parts

Sealing Flush Fuel Necks

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Here is an option for sealing the flush fuel necks to the fuel tanks. If you have a metal lathe or have access to...
glastar-static-port-drawing

GlaStar Static Port Reverse-Engineered

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A number of builders have been wanting to get the exact dimensions for the GlaStar static port that was once available from Stoddard-Hamilton. After...
aileron riveting tip

Aileron Riveting for Solo Riveters

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Riveting the top skins to the aileron nose ribs as described in the builder’s manual is pretty awkward (if not impossible) for solo riveters,...
Glastar left wing in jig

GlaStar Wing Trailing Edges

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Here's a little summary on what I’ve learned recently about trailing edges for the amusement of anybody who still needs to do theirs. I’m...

Use of Van’s Induction Air Scoop in a GlaStar

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A number of builders have used this modification—adding an air intake scoop from Van's Aircraft. This description was the procedure that I used, which was...
Spray Zolatone (or equv.) in shaded area prior to fuselage assembly.

Weight Conscious GlaStar Assembly

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In the beginning stages of developing the GlaStar we set goals for performance, weight, build time (don’t laugh—the industry’s come a long way from...
Steve Sutton loading baggage through the original GlaStar cargo door. Photo: Kathy Sutton.

Ten Things You Can Do to Help Him Build the Airplane

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Note to readers: This article is not intended to give anyone the impression that it’s always the guy who builds the plane while his...
Glastar scissor jack

Lightweight Jack

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In a GAOA newsletter a few years ago there were pictures and a description of an aluminum L-bracket that could be bolted on the...
glastar fuel tank

Fuel Tank Testing

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To be sure a fuel tank has no leaks it is best to test it with a solvent-type fluid colored with dye. This will...