New Window Installation Videos by Zach Chase
Zach Chase of Fibertech Composites has been the go-to man when it comes to assembling the Glastar and Sportsman airplanes. His one day of...
Effective Low-cost Solutions
Omar and I were sharing how nice it is to find low cost solutions that are effective and I mentioned a few things I...
Service Bulletin 72 for Sportsman and GlaStar Aircraft
Subject: Autopilots Cable Clamps
Applicability: All Sportsman and GlaStar Aircraft
Date: 7-11-14
Discussion:
There have been several reports of slipping autopilot cables using the clamp system that is...
Sportsman Transfer Pump Filters
I installed fuel filters between my tip tanks and Facet transfer pumps after one pump failed due to FOD.
Facet specifies a 74 micron filter...
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...
First Customer-Built Diesel Sportsman
I've got about 58 hours on my Sportsman diesel now and I really like it. My son and I flew it from the Las...
Engine Oil Analysis
When I purchased my GlaStar in February 2013 I had arranged over the phone for a pre-purchase inspection, then upon satisfactory findings, I flew...
Magnetic Engine Protection
I went through some expensive engine difficulties after having rebuilt an IO-360 engine for my Sportsman. The lifters and camshaft lobes showed signs of...
GlaStar 540 on Amphibious Floats Project
The goal of this project was to get into (and out of!) the many high alpine lakes around Vancouver BC. While a Super Cub...
Service Bulletin for Dynon Heated Pitot Tubes
Applicability and Affected Equipment
This bulletin affects the Dynon Avionics Heated AOA/Pitot Probe (p/n 100667-000).
Description
Dynon Avionics has received reports from pilots who have experienced degraded...