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...
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...
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...
GlaStar and Sportsman Rudder Construction Tips
Tip fairing: You may need to cut the rear of the rudder tip fairing off if it is too long and glass on a...
Replacing The Whisperflos
The Whisperflo vents that came with my TWTT Sportsman are quite leaky. I ended up taping them over from the back side during the...
Properly Promoting Resin
The resin that we currently use in both the Glasair and the GlaStar is Dow Derakane 411-45. This resin is shipped from Stoddard-Hamilton in...
White Powders of Fiberglass Construction
Every Glasair and GlaStar kit contains plastic bags of the white powders (guaranteed to raise the suspicions of any DEA agent!) that we know...
Water Seal
Water leaks and noise have been things I’ve wanted to solve for a long time. Once my Sportsman was painted, I taped some simple...
Engine Plumbing
Many of you may not be familiar with proper engine plumbing techniques. The beauty of home-building is to do it your own way, reducing...
New Builder?
So you just bought an airplane kit. Congratulations!
That big crate is on it's way. Yikes! Now what?
You'll be glad to know you're not alone. There...