Tag: glasair
Upgrading a G-I Wing to G-II Configuration
The original G-I wing can take advantage of a number of later kit components and component locations.
First the fuel tank capacity can be increased...
Turbine Glasair G-I
One of the "fun" aspects of working the Technical Support desk is we get a sneak preview of what some of the builders are...
Additional Builder Documents or Loose Paper Management
The last couple of summers I have had the opportunity to travel around the country looking at a number of Glasairs being offered for sale....
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...
Glasair III Engine Alignment, Cowling, and Spinner Installation
Stoddard-Hamilton instructs the builder to match and blend the lines of the cowl to the fuselage then shim the engine motor mounts to center...
Glasair Elevator Internal Arm Counterweight
This builder hint was John Schroeder. The procedures were used on a Glasair Super IIS FT
Background
In step 2N7, the process starts by cutting the lead sheet...
Moving Your Completed Glasair in One Piece
Throughout the building process, my dad and I adopted a strategy of completing as much as possible while the plane was still in my...
New Builder?
So you just bought an airplane kit. Congratulations!
That big crate is on it's way. Yikes! Now what?
You'll be glad to know you're not alone. There...
Fitting A McCauley Propeller on a 4-Cylinder Lycoming-Engine Glasair
Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft does not stock a McCauley spinner installation kit for the Glasair I, II, or GlaStar aircraft. We do stock a McCauley spinner install...
Caulking Wing to Fuselage Joint
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...