Tag: glasair
Glasair Fuel Vent Master’s Thesis
Purpose
I have been considering a modification to the fuel vent system on my Glasair Il-S. I know this statement makes you want to rush...
First Flights of N902S Modified to Super II-S Configuration
Our prototype II-S with the 32% larger horizontal stabilizer modified last fall has been undergoing more extensive rework to configure it representative of our...
High Temp Vinylester Resin
In the fall of 1991 we began using Derakane 470 series resin for manufacturing and assembly purposes which lists a heat distortion temperature of...
Glasair III Horizontal Stabilizer Angle of Incidence
There has been some question among our builders as to the proper horizontal stabilizer position relative to water line 100. Through our investigations we...
Composite Joint Testing
I recently conducted a series of destructive tests to learn more about the factors which affect integrity of builder-fabricated fiberglass joints, and I think...
Improving the Glasair II Models
Yes, we have decided to extend the length of the fuselage of the Glasair II TD, FT, and RG models by 14" overall The...
Spin Testing the Glasair RG
Written by Bob Herendeen
Earlier this year I was asked by Bob Gavinsky, Vice President of engineering at Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft, if I would be interested in...
Spinning the Glasair
Over the past year or so, I have been learning and practicing aerobatics in our airshow Glasair RG, N84AG. It is a lot of...
Glasair Exhaust Systems
Noise
Noise, as it pertains to our discussion here, is simply unwanted sound. Many people are bothered and angered by aircraft noise. Although in metropolitan...