T3 Tailwheel Suspension Installation on a Sportsman
It would be an understatement to say that the T3 tailwheel suspension system is proving itself to be a dramatic improvement over the factory...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Battery Backup
Two Weeks To Taxi Sportsman have been all built using one of two Odyssey motorcycle batteries. Most taildraggers were built using the PC 680...
Air Induction Injection Filter
Tom Lempicke submitted this tip about the GlaStar's air induction filter for a fuel-injected engine.
One of the things we are up against in putting...
Prototyping Your Heart Out: Early Days With the Dynon Autopilot
Yes, I’m a glutton for punishment. Over the short flying life of my Sportsman, it has been subjected to more than its fair share...
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...