Tag: flaps
Glasair I Flap Ratchet Plate
Submitted by Stan Gorman
Flap actuation is much easier with this "saw tooth" ratchet plate, especially 35° and 50° position.
Note: Glasair II & III ratchet...
Straps, Flaps & More
Here are a few things I've done on my GlaStar that others might find interesting.
Brake Actuator Support Straps
As one applies the brakes in a...
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 Flap Construction Tips
Flap track guide hints:
Rivet the flap track guide arms and reinforcement angles to rib pairs A & C and the Deployment arms (pair...
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 Systems Installation Tips
Flap handle detent notches: Trial-fit flap detent notches in the flap actuator lever between the seats prior to chroming. I had to widen my aft-most...
Determining Glasair II-S Slotted Flaps Cut Locations
This tip was submitted by John Burnaby, FT #2081
I wanted a more precise method of determining where to cut the flap panels, for installation of...