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 540 on Amphibious Floats Project

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Most components added to a plane forward of the center of lift usually have a negative effect on directional stability (other than canards perhaps)....
Lempicke header tank

Tom Lempicke’s Aluminum Fuel Header Tank for the GlaStar

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This tip was submitted by Tom Lempicke. Modifications to the fuel system can lead to serious consequences, so be sure you know exactly what...
Cargo door mod installed on the GlaStar

Glastar Cargo Door Mod

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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,...
Sportsman cargo net

Cargo Net for Sportsman

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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...