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Figure 1. Schematic Diagram, Digital TDR Fuel Transfer Controller

Fuel Transfer Controller – Tom Kuffel

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PDF version of the files provided by Tom Kuffel in his article Fuel Transfer Controller – Lower Cost Version.

Float Rigging Design & Maintenance, Part 2

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In the first installment of this article, I conveyed information learned about the geometric design as well as the re-design of my floatplane rigging...

The “SuperStar”

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Recently, I worked with a friend from San Diego after he purchased a GlaStar that had briefly flown. He wanted the GlaStar to undergo a complete make-over plus some upgrades.

Differences and improvements in the Sportsman vs. GlaStar

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Two of our primary goals in the development of the Sportsman were to make it much easier to build and structurally stronger (so it...

Cowl Piano Hinge

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A piano hinge for the cowl provides a sleek look with no visible fasteners on the outside. It takes a bit more work to...

Easy Muffler Shroud

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This is an easy way to make a mold for a muffler shroud layup. I pegged a board which I clamped to the table of...

Transition Training Challenges

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Pilots who haven't started transition training into the Glastar or Sportsman should be prepared to encounter a few challenges that are quite common for...

Water Seal

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Water leaks and noise have been things I’ve wanted to solve for a long time. Once my Sportsman was painted, I taped some simple...

GlaStar Boost Pump Installation

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The old hands at aircraft building in my area impressed upon me that it was necessary to mount a boost pump, if using one,...