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)....
GlaStar Cargo Door Update
Recently I have received several inquiries about the engineering of the aft baggage door for the GlaStar. I have responded that there will not...
Setzman N11YM Maiden Flight
I conduct most of the Phase 1 initial flights on Sportsman aircraft that are born out of the TWTT program. Even though I am...
Tires for Alaska
With the big trip to Alaska almost upon us it is time to think seriously about getting our planes ready to tackle the untamed...
Fuel Transfer Controller – Lower Cost Version
The fuel transfer controller in this article using an off-the-shelf Time Delay Relay (TDR) yields a simple, effective circuit for this critical function. But...
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.
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...
Tractor to Flush Gas Caps
Change the tractor-style fuel caps to flush caps for a sleek wing.
Paul Sather’s Neat GlaStar Innovations
Paul Sather has some neat innovations in his GlaStar.
GlaStar Jacking Adapter
Here is my jacking adapter for my GlaStar. As you can see, it requires that the cut-outs for the other landing gear legs be...