Tag: glasair
Hinge Pin Safetying
This tip provided by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG.
Here is the method 1 used to safety my aileron and flap hinges. The method First, add 1-3/8"...
Rear Wing-Attach Bolt
This builder tip was submitted by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG
Here's the method I used to trim in the area around the rear wing-attach...
Aileron and Flap Trailing Edges
This tip was submitted by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG
The flap and aileron panels are rather flexible and it's easy to get unwanted low areas along...
Glasair Fuselage Hoist
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...
Unsticking Cleveland Master Cylinders
This tip was written by Richard May, Glasair III.
I came across something interesting while assembling my brake system. On my left brake master cylinder, I...
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...
Glasair Wing Rotation Jig
This tip was submitted by Jerry Shilt.
The picture is of some jigs I made to rotate the wing by myself and as you can...
Glasair Wing Closing Tip – Checking for Water Traps
Submitted by Bob Buckihul
In preparation for wing closing, I scrubbed out the fuel tanks with water and Simple Green. After lots of scrubbing and...
Water Level Using PVC Pipe
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...
Technique for Cutting Stainless Engine Mount Backing Plates
This tip was submitted by Richard May, Glasair III.
I found a method that makes the job of cutting, shaping and drilling the engine mount backing...