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...
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...
Carbon Fiber Elevator Rib Reinforcements
This tip was sent by Michael Harfst.
An extra note for anyone considering a stiffener for the elevator end rib. I have the fiberglass tips...
Paul Sather’s Neat GlaStar Innovations
Paul Sather has some neat innovations in his GlaStar.
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,...
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...
Chart and Storage Box Under the Instrument Panel
Al Sibley provided this mod for a storage compartment hat sits under the instrument panel on the center tunnel.
Others might have already done something...
James Siebel’s Flat Baggage Floor
James Siebel added a floor to his baggage compartment that allows him to sleep back there (allegedly). This is what it looks like.
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...
Demo GlaStar Tailwheel
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...