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Sportsman Cage Replacement in Cameroon, Africa

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Several years ago, Tom Needham – missionary pilot in Cameroon – experienced an unforeseen downdraft on final approach into one of the many villages...

Upgrading Your Glasair-I Fuselage

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This is a follow-up to the earlier article about the upgrading of the Glasair one wing. Just as the G-I wing can be upgraded...

Paint Codes for Matching GlaStar Gelcoat

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    Matching the GlaStar gel coat can be a challenge, but our members have provided the following tips for getting the right color. DuPont Imron Imron paint...

Caulking Wing to Fuselage Joint

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Submitted by Neal Garvin, Glasair SIIS-RG N15F Here is something to think about when you are getting hammered in severe turbulence. When you permanently (or for the...

Mating the Wing to the Fuselage

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Submitted by Chris Smith Gustavus, Alaska I just passed another milestone in building my IIS RG-connecting the wing and the fuselage. I only have a few...

GlaStar Fuselage Finish Tips

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Exterior screws: countersink screw heads deep enough to fill flush with a couple thin layers of glass. Makes for a smooth surface. - Jim Londo Exterior...

Glasair Fuselage Hoist

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This tip was written by Richard May, Glasair III. For builders like myself who have to work alone, the sketch below shows an arrangement that makes...

Water Level Using PVC Pipe

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Submitted by Bob Buckihal Here's an idea that you might pass along to others. For $20 at the local hardware store, I was able to...

Glasair Engine to Fuselage Alignment

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This builder tip was submitted by David Walker, Glasair II-S RG. Coming to the point where you want to align your engine to the firewall? The method...

GlaStar and Sportsman Window Installation

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Mask off the front and back of the window to approx. 1.5" of the edge. (Blue 3M 2" tape) Trim perimeter of window to fit...