Tag: fuel
GlaStar Fuel System Tips
Fitting fuel tanks: When fitting the fuel tanks into the wings, the spar spacing at the upper wing surface tends to spread apart when...
Testing Procedure for Fuel Vent Float Valve Check Valves
There are two check valves installed within the upper housing of the FVFV. One valve is designed to open to allow pressure into the...
Fuel Vent Float Valve Installation in Glasair
Cliff Faber shares some hints and tricks for the installation of S-H’s popular fuel vent float valve installation in Glasair I and II aircraft....
Fuel Vent Float Valves
We felt that the following schematic of the FVFVs would help to better understand their function. Though Glasairs have been operating successfully for 15...
Glasair Visual Fuel Gauge
The pictures show a visual fuel gauge that is located approximately at wing station 37 L. It is visible through the landing gear opening...
A Better Way to Fabricate Glasair Header Tank and Rudder Supports
I have, I think, found a better way to fabricate the header tank and rudder supports than the method outlined in the builder's manual—it involves...
Glasair Tips After Two Years of Flying
Submitted by Lyle Powell
My Glasair III, "Scoot", just passed its second birthday since first flight and it continues to change and improve as problems...
Glasair Header Tank Flop Tube Installation Tips
The following illustrations show how to install a flop tube into the header tank. Note that it is mounted on the side to facilitate...
Glasair Fuel Vent Master’s Thesis
Purpose
I have been considering a modification to the fuel vent system on my Glasair Il-S. I know this statement makes you want to rush...