Tag: sportsman
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...
GlaStar Taildragger Trailer
I took a Zieman's two SeaDo trailer and modified it to carry the GlaStar - it was very easy to do and only took...
Modified GlaStar Fuel Vent System
My tank vent system is different than S-H plans. There are 5-port manifolds bolted to each wing root rib just forward of the aft spar. The outboard port of each main tank comes around the aft spar and forward to the manifold.
Removable Control Stick
Here is some information on how to make your stick look like the above photo. Place your stick into its socket on the control boss and slide it into the position you want it to be in, when you are flying. Measure from the forward edge of the control boss (that the stick slides into), […]
Seat Pan Inspection Access Cutouts
This modification was submitted by Jim Rose.
These are my GlaStar seat pans with the inspection plates added. I found this necessary as I wanted to...
Hidden Tail Com Antenna
Paul Hansen installed his com antenna in the tail using an innovative ground plane.
Additional Builder Documents or Loose Paper Management
The last couple of summers I have had the opportunity to travel around the country looking at a number of Glasairs being offered for sale....
Ten Things You Can Do to Help Him Build the Airplane
Note to readers: This article is not intended to give anyone the impression that it’s always the guy who builds the plane while his...
Trike vs. Tail-dragger
Many builders have asked the question, “Trike or taildragger?” My short answer for them would be, “I would suggest you go with the trike,...
Electric Flaps for the GlaStar
Conversion from manual to electric electrically operated flaps on GlaStar N99RN
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following article has been prepared for informational use only as it describes the...