Tag: fuel
Sealing Flush Fuel Necks
Here is an option for sealing the flush fuel necks to the fuel tanks. If you have a metal lathe or have access to...
Modified GlaStar Fuel Vent System
My tank vent system is different than S-H plans. There are 5-port manifolds bolted to each wing root rib just forward of the aft spar. The outboard port of each main tank comes around the aft spar and forward to the manifold.
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...
Orville’s Gravity Fuel System
Fuel system problems are the leading cause of experimental airplane accidents. All fuel systems should be carefully evaluated and thoroughly tested prior to flight....
Splitting the Glasair Main Fuel Tanks
DO NOT split your main fuel tank. We split ours and I don't think is was worth it. Use the check valves to prevent...
Glasair Inverted Fuel Pickup Installation
Written by Mike Jones
The flexible flop tube is Aircraft Spruce part number 0520500 which lists for $26.85. I modified two of their AN867-2 welding...
Tom Lempicke’s Aluminum Fuel Header Tank for the GlaStar
This tip was submitted by Tom Lempicke. Modifications to the fuel system can lead to serious consequences, so be sure you know exactly what...
Fuel Drains Tip
This builder tip was submitted by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG
You know the rounded ends of the elevator and stabilizer shearwebs—the sections you cut off per...
Glasair Fuel Tank Transfer System
This tip was written by Paul Sponseller, Glasair I RG.
I was happily flying along, intending to burn most of the fuel from my main wing...
Engine Plumbing
Many of you may not be familiar with proper engine plumbing techniques. The beauty of home-building is to do it your own way, reducing...