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!

Martin Baumer's GlaStar rear seat

Martin Baumer’s Glastar Rear Seats

Having room for a rear seat that could fit two children or one smaller adult was one reason we chose the Glastar. My wife...
Hidden oil door

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,...
GlaStar strut to fuselage fairing, top view

Jeff Liot’s GlaStar Mods

Jeff Liot has done outstanding work on his GlaStar. Here's a bunch of mods that he's done. You can contact Jeff at liot@shaw.ca.
Carbon-fiber elevator rib reinforcement

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...
Aircraft Spruce rudder pedals in GlaStar

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...
Removable control stick

Removable Control Stick

Here is some information on how to make your stick look like the above photo. Place your stick into its socket on the control boss and slide it into the position you want it to be in, when you are flying. Measure from the forward edge of the control boss (that the stick slides into), […]

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