Tag: gear
Glasair RG Inspection Alert: Landing Gear
Two items have come to my attention, which I would like to relate to all Glasair RG aircraft builders and flyers.
Item 1: During an...
Glasair RG Service Alert: Hydraulic Actuator Washer
The Glasair Technical Support Desk was recently contacted by the builder of a flying Glasair II who had a hydraulic fluid leak around the...
GlaStar Jacking Adapter
Here is my jacking adapter for my GlaStar. As you can see, it requires that the cut-outs for the other landing gear legs be...
Trike vs. Tail-dragger
Many builders have asked the question, “Trike or taildragger?” My short answer for them would be, “I would suggest you go with the trike,...
Glasair FT Oil Drip Plate
Submitted by Mike Palmer, Phoenix, Arizona
We have a Glasair FT with 900+ hours now. We try to keep the engine compartment clean (that is, no...
Glasair I Retractable Gear
The Technical Support Department has noted a significant increase in builder questions related to the Glasair I kit . Although this design has been...
Glasair Gear Door Gaps
Submitted by Neal Garvin
If your wing is still in the wing jig (and upside down) then the best way is to build the doors...
Nose Gear Wheel Fairing
Submitted by Don Jessup, Wellsboro PA, Glasair Super II FT
When you are fitting the nose wheel fairing the manual suggests a 7/8" space above the wheel fairing...
Getting the Wheels All the Way Up Every Time
Tip submitted by Tom Hoffman, Glasair III.
It seems that anywhere there are discussions by Glasair III builders/flyers, there continues to be talk of incomplete main...
Glasair RG Gear Strut Servicing
It has been pointed out that our overhaul instructions are somewhat confusing and do not apply to landing gear struts that are being serviced...