Mods

Builders are awesome tinkerers and inventors, and they come up with improvements to the original design. Luckily they aren’t’ shy about sharing information!

GlaStar seat pan inspection cutouts

Seat Pan Inspection Access Cutouts

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This modification was submitted by Jim Rose. These are my GlaStar seat pans with the inspection plates added. I found this necessary as I wanted to...
GlaStar training wheel

Demo GlaStar Tailwheel

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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...
Van's cowl air scoop on GlaStar

RV Air Intake Adaption for GlaStar

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Here is a pictorial report of using the cowl air scoop from Van's and adapting it to the GlaStar cowling.  
Glastar baggage door latch mechanism

EZ-Open Baggage Door Latch for the GlaStar

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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,...
Glastar wing strut attach point cover

Paul Sather’s Neat GlaStar Innovations

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Paul Sather has some neat innovations in his GlaStar.
Glastar baggage floor

Bruce McGregor’s GlaStar Baggage Compartment Floor

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A flat floor in the baggage area has several advantages. Much more room is available underneath for placement of electrical wires and components (such...
Glastar floor panel

GlaStar Folding Baggage Compartment Floor

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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...
GlaStar baggage floor supporting flange

James Siebel’s Flat Baggage Floor

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James Siebel added a floor to his baggage compartment that allows him to sleep back there (allegedly). This is what it looks like.
Jacking adapter drawing

GlaStar Jacking Adapter

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Here is my jacking adapter for my GlaStar. As you can see, it requires that the cut-outs for the other landing gear legs be...
Gravity fuel flow schematic

Orville’s Gravity Fuel System

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Fuel system problems are the leading cause of experimental airplane accidents. All fuel systems should be carefully evaluated and thoroughly tested prior to flight....