Fillers
Every Glasair and GlaStar kit contains plastic bags of the white powders (guaranteed to raise the suspicions of any DEA agent!) that we know...
Propeller and Spinner Installation Tips
Propeller cutout and resin: The template for the cutout in the spinner for the prop blades is incorrect due to the addition by SH...
Wingtip Installation Tip
There is a conflict in the wing tip construction as per the Manual (Rev C) Section VI Wing assembly, Fig 43 p.103 instructs you...
Wrap School
I have found that wrapping the airplane can be quite frustrating but I’m learning a lot.
I've been testing 3M 1080 wrap and the Avery...
GlaStar Brakes, Gear and Wheel Installation Tips
Gear parts: In doing the gear, I am finding a lot of parts missing: nut plates, several different bolts. Read through the manual to...
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...
Corrosion Protection with DEFT
Corrosion protection and the use of primers are topics with as many opinions as there are builders. Here are some tips submitted by our members.
Deft...
Scotch Electrical Tape for Sealing Gaps
I change the gear every float season so for sealing the gap between the gear leg and the fuselage I used a general purpose...
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...
GlaStar Wing Folding
For a taildragger, folding the wing is an accident waiting to happen. Mess up and you will damage the airplane like I did. I...