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...
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...
LED Lights From Baja Designs
These lights were on sale a few weeks ago so I took the plunge and bought a pair in SPOT pattern - these are intended...
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...
Upgrading to an LED Landing Light
I replaced my burned-out Sylvania halogen 65MR16/FL40 bulb (65 W, 40º flood lamp) with the T6 3-LED Lamp.
This bulb ($27 USD) is bright at...
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...
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)....
Tom Lempicke’s Aluminum Fuel Header Tank for the GlaStar
This tip was submitted by Tom Lempicke. Modifications to the fuel system can lead to serious consequences, so be sure you know exactly what...
Glastar Cargo Door Mod
Production and delivery of the large size baggage door kit has been going very well.
To get an idea of the scope of the retrofit,...
Cargo Net for Sportsman
This tip was submitted by Heidi Tillinghast.
Materials
1.5" nylon webbing
#18 needle
#69 Nylon bonded thread
1.5" Webbing clips
All of this is available in...