All About Gas Caps
The first Glasair kit was shipped over 25 years ago and now there are hundreds flying. In many cases these flying airplanes are introducing...
Buying and Selling a Pre-Owned Airplane
Flying season is here, Yea! For many it’s been a very long winter with little flying. No doubt there are more thoughts of flying...
Starting the Engine Safely
This tip was submitted by Tom Hoffman, Glasair III.
With 650 hours on the aircraft, N54ODE recently experienced failure of the starter solenoid, which is not...
So, When Will You Be Ready to Fly?
When do you think you'll be ready to fly?" This is the question my husband Steve and I are always asked when a friend...
Marc’s Sportsman: Wrapping Up the Annual
When we last left N30KP’s annual inspection, the pitot-static check had been completed and I was beginning work on the rest of the airframe....
My First 1000 Hours
Written by Ed Covington
I am a 1982 homebuilt Glasair from Washington State. My parts were designed by Tom Hamilton and fabricated by his company,...
EarthX Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
I recently became aware of a great battery alternative for Glasair owners. Here is the statement from their website.
About EarthX
“EarthX, Inc. is a US...
Bike Contortions
I got to wondering if my full-sized mountain bike would fit in the back of my Sportsman. After trying a few different methods I...
First Aid Kit for Small Aircraft
As some of us were sitting around the campfire at Smiley Creek this year, the conversation turned to first aid supplies. Since my day...