Sportsman Cleared for Flight Testing with UL Power 520i Firewall-Forward
The UL Power 520i engine is much lighter than the typical Lycoming installation. I moved the engine six inches forward and was still worried...
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...
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...
Fuel Transfer Pump Auto-Timer Group Purchase
It’s been a while since we made a group purchase and the gang had started suffering from withdrawal symptoms, but luckily Rocky Morrison stepped...
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.
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...
GlaStar Folding Baggage Compartment Floor
I followed instructions in the builder’s manual to demarcate the fore and aft baggage areas for loading restrictions.
The aft baggage area has a flat...
LED Cockpit Lighting
I finally managed to install some LED cockpit lighting in my Sportsman and thought that others might be interested in it as well. My...
Orville’s Gravity Fuel System
Fuel system problems are the leading cause of experimental airplane accidents. All fuel systems should be carefully evaluated and thoroughly tested prior to flight....
Tow-Bar Rack
Steve and I like to have a fairly organized baggage compartment. And what is more frustrating than trying to find your tow-bar when you...