Tag: ailerons
400-Hour Scrapbook
Written by Mike Palmer, Glasair I/II FT.
We’ve been flying almost two years now in our Glasair I I/II FT (it’s part Glasair I and part...
Hinge Pin Safetying
This tip provided by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG.
Here is the method 1 used to safety my aileron and flap hinges. The method First, add 1-3/8"...
Aileron and Flap Trailing Edges
This tip was submitted by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG
The flap and aileron panels are rather flexible and it's easy to get unwanted low areas along...
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...
Aileron Fabrication and Counterweight Installation
Submitted by Charles Lutin
While building my Glasair Super II, I have been highly impressed at the strength and quality of the construction produced by...
Mylar Gap Seals
Submitted by Kory Cornum
I installed Mylar gap seals on my Glasair III on 18 April 1993. The seals are from High Performance Engineering, Inc.,...
GlaStar Cove Ribs and Skins Tips
Aileron cove rib: We found that when installing the left wing aileron cove the lower wing skin is about 3/8" too short to give...
GlaStar Aileron and Flap Installation Tips
Whilst many have been at Oshkosh enjoying themselves, I have been doing likewise checking out my first wing in preparation for riveting on the...
GlaStar Control Cable & Control Stick Installation Tips
Pulley spacers: Cut spacers (from 3/8" tubing) to put in between the pulley guards(and over the AN3-17 bolt) on the front pulley group. For...