Wing Rotating Stand
These are some easily made (and cheap) wing stands I made to support my wings before and during painting. I used 90mm x 35mm...
Sealing Flush Fuel Necks
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 Reverse-Engineered
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 for Solo Riveters
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 Wing Trailing Edges
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
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...
Weight Conscious GlaStar Assembly
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...
Ten Things You Can Do to Help Him Build the Airplane
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...
Lightweight Jack
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...
Fuel Tank Testing
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...