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 Electric Elevator Trim
The major benefit electric trim gives in my opinion (if you put the switch on the stick) is that it keeps the main flight...
Cake Frosting Applicator for Applying Resin/Mill Fiber Mix Warning
I recently heard a great suggestion for applying the resin/mill fiber mixture to the rib and spar tops of wings, stabilizers, rudders, etc. The...
Nutplate Jig
Submitted by Don Jessup.
Don't delay—make yourself a metal template to drill all the holes you will make for nutplates. About 1" x 2" seems...
GlaStar Cowling Installation Tips
Cowling installation: The Lycoming cowling instructions say that you need to have the prop and spinner installed before you attempt to install the cowling....
GlaStar Baffling Tips
Baffling: I used the Vans's RV-6 intake, carb air box, and baffling. I find them to work well and efficiently. I did have a...
GlaStar and Sportsman Aileron Construction Tips
Fitting the aileron skin: In fitting the aileron skin, after clecoing the lower skin surface to the aft ribs, it is easier to turn...
GlaStar and Sportsman Flap Construction Tips
Flap track guide hints:
Rivet the flap track guide arms and reinforcement angles to rib pairs A & C and the Deployment arms (pair...
Building a Workbench & Wing Jig
Here are a few tips on building a suitable workbench and wing jig for the GlaStar and Sportsman submitted by our members.
Workbench from the wing...
Spray Gun Lowdown
This tip was submitted by John Top.
I had never owned a paint gun, and I researched them for my GlaStar project. I settled on...