GlaStar Flyer 2005 Q1

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• Create Date January 4, 2017
• Last Updated November 27, 2024

GlaStar Baja Tour, Charlie Burton
Flying with four GlaStars over spectacular terrain, touching the whales, and landing at remote strips were just a few of the highlights of the Baja Adventure.

MT Prop for Superior XP-360, Nick Reid
Three MT Props for the XP-360, 2 blade alum, 3 blade composite, 2 blade composite

I Got My Private Ticket in my Own GlaStar, Jim Kimninger
Not the norm, but a lot of varied experience to get my wings

Bush Flying, Ted Setzer
Having flown the Sportsman to Alaska and some off-field gravel landings, perhaps I have learned something worth sharing.

Short Field Technique, Michael Crowell
Airspeed control to avoid the high sink that can occur.  Deep the sink rate at no more than 200-300fpm.

GlaStar v. Sportsman: Differences and Improvements, Alan Negrin
Many structural changes were required for the Sportsman to achieve the desired increase in utility and gross weight.  Good information to compare the GlaStar to the Sportsman.

Builder Tips
Getting off adhesive tape from Plexiglas
Solar powered battery charger
Protecting your door dogs
Elevator Gap Seals
Cabin gear step for the GlaStar
Exhaust coating for heat reduction in the engine compartment
Aluminum door brace – at higher airspeeds the leading edge of the door  tends to bow out.
Trim tab Fortes Generators

Regional News
Rough River Fly-in
Soutwest; Electronic Mags to improve performance
Flying in Spain and Portugal

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