Tag: sportsman
Tips for Hat Sections in the GlaStar Wing
Hat section stiffener fitting: The hat section stiffeners have a joggle stamped into each end as they fit under the spar flange and then...
First Flight or the Thrill of Having a Baby
For each airplane, first flight is only done once. In my mind, it’s the closest builders get to the thrill of having a baby.
Amazing...
Aileron Riveting for Solo Riveters
Riveting the top skins to the aileron nose ribs as described in the builder’s manual is pretty awkward (if not impossible) for solo riveters,...
Tips for GlaStar Waterline Marking
Water level: When marking your waterline on the fuselage or leveling it to install the gear, don't use S-H's string method. Make a water...
Making Your Own Ribs
Making ribs is a simple process not requiring more than what is found in a standard wood shop. You will need a oak form...
New Builder?
So you just bought an airplane kit. Congratulations!
That big crate is on it's way. Yikes! Now what?
You'll be glad to know you're not alone. There...
Fitting A McCauley Propeller on a 4-Cylinder Lycoming-Engine Glasair
Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft does not stock a McCauley spinner installation kit for the Glasair I, II, or GlaStar aircraft. We do stock a McCauley spinner install...
Bucking Bars
This builder tip was submitted by Scott Gordon, kit #5031.
I have noted over the last year comments about bucking bars in tight places. I...
Trimming a Wing Skin in 5 Minutes or Less
Here is how we trim wing skins at R&D Technical Services. Get your work table ready:
Purchase a 1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 1/8” piece of...
Spins in a GlaStar
I did my required spin training for the instructor's rating in the second, demo GlaStar. (Learned to fly in a Luscombe, didn't enjoy spinning...