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...
Elevator Counter-weight Rib Fix
The metal area around the heads of the three bolts that hold the balance weight to the long balance support rib, is cracking around...
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,...
Tractor to Flush Gas Caps
Change the tractor-style fuel caps to flush caps for a sleek wing.
GlaStar Aileron Servo Tab
This is an old topic, however I would like to point out what I have experienced. After my first flight in N12YR (July 2012),...
GlaStar 540 on Amphibious Floats Project
The goal of this project was to get into (and out of!) the many high alpine lakes around Vancouver BC. While a Super Cub...
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)....
Sportsman Nosewheel Lift
My trip to Alaska spurred me to look for ways to increase the prop-to-ground clearance of my Sportsman. Since increasing the size of the...
Vortex Generators on a Sportsman
This article is long overdue! What’s here is a condensed version of a long forum topic I started entitled, “VGs on a Sportsman.” Like...
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...