Tag: sportsman
S-TEC 30 Installation for GlaStar
Parts not supplied by S-TEC:
Two pulleys MS 20219-4
Two bolts AN 4-23 (to replace the existing forward aileron pulleys bolts)
Location of sub-assemblies
Turn coordinator/roll...
GlaStar Cruise
One of the best things about the GlaStar is going somewhere; a little stick pressure is all it takes. It's comfortable - get lumbar...
Riveting Tips
Dimples: Those cute little depressions around the rivet heads that occur when riveting light skins are almost impossible to avoid. They are caused by...
Locating and Center-Punching Holes
You may have the best tools, but it's knowing how to use them that makes you a craftsman - in this case our members...
Climbs in a GlaStar
I marvel at the feel and authority of the GlaStar in a climb, especially at slow airspeeds. Let's look at a normal climb, best...
Normal Landings in a GlaStar
When flying at airshows, it's not uncommon to have many aircraft of various approach speeds all headed for the same or parallel runways at...
GlaStar Firewall Template Tip
I started out by using the supplied template to cut out a cardboard firewall. It did not come close to fitting. I started all...
GlaStar and Sportsman Tail Section Tips
Counterweight fabrication: A local homebuilder showed me a way to construct a counterweight, and it's much simpler than cutting up the lead sheet. First,...
GlaStar Stall Warning
I think a stall warning indicator (SWI) or angle of attack indicator can be an important safety aid if the danger of entering an...
Pitot System Tips
Heated pitot drain: I installed the system per the plans. The drain valve in a push-to-drain device. It is mounted just below the left-rear...