Aileron Servo Tabs and Aileron Trim
Aileron Servo Tabs
I have designed and built some servo tabs that can be added to the ailerons after the fact to reduce the aileron...
GlaStar Rudder Trim
Submitted by Bill Wilson, GlaStar
I developed a servo-driven electric rudder trim and installed in the GlaStar kit I started in August 1996. I won't...
LED Cockpit Lighting
I finally managed to install some LED cockpit lighting in my Sportsman and thought that others might be interested in it as well. My...
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...
Cargo Net for Sportsman
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...
Sportsman Nose Gear Bushing Inspection
When performing an annual inspection on the Sportsman nose gear, be sure to take a close look at the condition of the shock bushings.
The...
Use of Van’s Induction Air Scoop in a GlaStar
A number of builders have used this modification—adding an air intake scoop from Van's Aircraft.
This description was the procedure that I used, which was...
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...
LED Lights From Baja Designs
These lights were on sale a few weeks ago so I took the plunge and bought a pair in SPOT pattern - these are intended...
Trimming Doors
I installed one of my doors today and I found a method that helped mark the door for trimming. I’m not sure if someone...