Flap Gap Seals Reduce Stall Speed
One of my goals is to obtain as low of a stall speed as reasonably possible. Enlarging the wing and flap area and reducing...
Jeff Liot’s GlaStar Mods
Jeff Liot has done outstanding work on his GlaStar. Here's a bunch of mods that he's done. You can contact Jeff at liot@shaw.ca.
A New Water Rudder Design
Although I have greatly enjoyed my Sportsman’s amphibious floats (Clamar 2500’s) over the past 9 years, there have been a few issues that have...
Demo GlaStar Tailwheel
So, what do you put on the tail of a demo GlaStar? That's easy, Stoddard-Hamilton put on a little tailwheel so it doesn't drag...
LED Lights From Baja Designs
These lights were on sale a few weeks ago so I took the plunge and bought a pair in SPOT pattern - these are intended...
Magnetic Door Holder
This modification may apply to all GlaStar and Sportsman doors, but in particular it is most helpful with the tailwheel configuration as the doors...
Ventral Fin for Yaw Stability
Most components added to a plane forward of the center of lift usually have a negative effect on directional stability (other than canards perhaps)....
Flush Oil Door
This tip was sent by Graham Nutt.
In my case I worked out the area I was going to use on my uncut cowl,...
Upgrading to an LED Landing Light
I replaced my burned-out Sylvania halogen 65MR16/FL40 bulb (65 W, 40º flood lamp) with the T6 3-LED Lamp.
This bulb ($27 USD) is bright at...
Aileron Balancing Servo Tabs
The aileron servo helps reduce stick forces in roll.
BILL OF MATERIALS
1 12"x12" .032 aluminum sheet
88 3/32" pop rivets
24 1-1/4" aluminum extruded hinge...