Cast Rudder Pedals
This tip was sent by Chris Lowery.
I never did like the cheap riveted metal plates SHAI had us make as rudder pedals, and nor...
EZ-Open Baggage Door Latch for the GlaStar
Roy Kokenge came up with this ez-open baggage door latch for his GlaStar. It eliminates the need for two locks on the baggage door.
The catches,...
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...
Glen Culver’s GlaStar Cutaway Instrument Panel
Here's a cutaway panel that Glen Culver developed so you have better visibility through the huge GlaStar windshield.
Straps, Flaps & More
Here are a few things I've done on my GlaStar that others might find interesting.
Brake Actuator Support Straps
As one applies the brakes in a...
Revised GlaStar Upper Door Latch
This modification was sent by Paul Hansen.
This drawing shows the original aft upper door latch drawing from the manual plus the revised latch I...
RV Air Intake Adaption for GlaStar
Here is a pictorial report of using the cowl air scoop from Van's and adapting it to the GlaStar cowling.
Martin Baumer’s Glastar Rear Seats
Having room for a rear seat that could fit two children or one smaller adult was one reason we chose the Glastar. My wife...
Perking up the Performance of a Glasair Sportsman
More power. Everyone wants it, but how do you get a real performance increase without tearing your engine apart? Power Flow Systems, Inc. has...
Cargo Net for Sportsman
This tip was submitted by Heidi Tillinghast.
Materials
1.5" nylon webbing
#18 needle
#69 Nylon bonded thread
1.5" Webbing clips
All of this is available in...