GlaStar air induction filter

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...
Glastar trailer

GlaStar Taildragger Trailer

I took a Zieman's two SeaDo trailer and modified it to carry the GlaStar - it was very easy to do and only took...
Martin Elshire instrument panel in his GlaStar

Martin Elshire’s Molded GlaStar Panel

Ever wonder what a designer and installer of panels would put in his own private GlaStar? Well check this out! Martin's own panel fabrication company...
glastar fuel system

Modified GlaStar Fuel Vent System

My tank vent system is different than S-H plans. There are 5-port manifolds bolted to each wing root rib just forward of the aft spar. The outboard port of each main tank comes around the aft spar and forward to the manifold.
GlaStar seatpans with high-density foam

Ken Wickland’s Cockpit Modifications

Ken Wickland is a craftsman. All you have to do is to look at his tool chest to know that his workmanship will be...
The EAA Young Eagles GlaStar. Photo: Paul Hansen

Aileron Balancing Servo Tabs

The aileron servo helps reduce stick forces in roll. BILL OF MATERIALS 1 12"x12" .032 aluminum sheet 88 3/32" pop rivets 24 1-1/4" aluminum extruded hinge...
Glastar cutaway instrument panel

Glen Culver’s GlaStar Cutaway Instrument Panel

Here's a cutaway panel that Glen Culver developed so you have better visibility through the huge GlaStar windshield.

Differences in the Sportsman vs. GlaStar

Two of our primary goals in the development of the Sportsman were to make it much easier to build and structurally stronger (so it...
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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GlaStar seat pan inspection cutouts

Seat Pan Inspection Access Cutouts

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...