Tag: glasair
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...
Modifying 180 HP Lower Cowl to Clear 200 HP Engine
Initial installation of the 200hp engine (slightly wider than 180 hp) in my Glasair-II resulted in contact between the heads of the two forward...
Precise Flight Speed Brakes in a Glasair
This tip was submitted by Ted Beck
History
In 1990 while attending Oshkosh I made a deal with the people in the Precise Flight (PF) booth...
Determining Glasair II-S Slotted Flaps Cut Locations
This tip was submitted by John Burnaby, FT #2081
I wanted a more precise method of determining where to cut the flap panels, for installation of...
Glasair Overhead GPS Antenna Tray
Here are a couple of quick drawings for my overhead GPS antenna tray.
Produce side walls from 1/4 inch foam, coat one side with...
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...
200-hp Engines in a Glasair FT?
There have been a few inquires about the use of a 200 hp engine such as an IO-360-(A) or (C) series for use in...
Glasair III Emergency Gear Extension System
The Glasair III emergency gear extension system was developed to provide gear extension redundancy for complete peace of mind. It separates the emergency extension...
Alternate Horizontal Stabilizer Hinge Alignment and Jigging
Submitted by Neal Garvin and Hal Mandly, Glasair Super II-S RG
This method uses a taut line strung between the two outboard hinges as a guide...