Tag: rudder
Cast Rudder Pedals
This tip was sent by Chris Lowery.
I never did like the cheap riveted metal plates SHAI had us make as rudder pedals, and nor...
Glasair Rudder Assembly Hints
Written by Jim Dutton
When I reviewed the rudder assembly instructions, I thought there must be an easier way to install the three foam ribs,...
Glasair Tail Light Mounting Block
The instructions for the Glasair call for the cutting of 2 small triangle shaped pieces of aluminum and bonding them in and then drilling...
GlaStar Rudder Trim
Submitted by Bill Wilson, GlaStar
I developed a servo-driven electric rudder trim and installed in the GlaStar kit I started in August 1996. I won't...
Fairly Simple GlaStar Fairing
Submitted by Rollin Hatfield, GlaStar
Here is another use for a rudder tip fairing (P/N 301-00015-03) — as a tailwheel spring fairing. It fits with...
GlaStar Rudder System Installation Tips
Installation of the rudder pedal assemblies: The S-H manual instructs you to position one set of pedals, lock it into position, and install the...
GlaStar Rudder Installation Tips
Marking the rudder spar rivet line: When I set the rivet line on the spar, I ran a taut string under the top and...
GlaStar and Sportsman Rudder Construction Tips
Tip fairing: You may need to cut the rear of the rudder tip fairing off if it is too long and glass on a...