Tailwheel Springs
I’ve never been entirely satisfied with the way the tailwheel leaf springs are secured to the tail cone, especially when banging them off of...
GlaStar Nose Fork Modification for 5.00 x 5 Wheel and Tire
Upsizing the wheel and tire to 5x5 size gives 1-3/8" more prop clearance. Extending the fork down 1-1/4" gives a total gain of 2-5/8" prop clearance.
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...
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...
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....
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.
Large Baggage Door for the GlaStar
If you ever thought about installing a larger cargo door for your GlaStar, now is your chance to do it.
When the Glasair factory was...
Build Your Own Auxiliary Fuel Tanks
Soon after purchasing my GlaStar, N757C, from her original owner and builder I contacted Glasair Aviation and inquired about the price of factory-built auxiliary...
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.