Tag: wing
GlaStar Wing Trailing Edges
Here's a little summary on what I’ve learned recently about trailing edges for the amusement of anybody who still needs to do theirs. I’m...
The Dave Hulse GlaStar Strut Jig
To borrow this jig, contact Dave Hulse via the members' forum.
Caulking Wing to Fuselage Joint
Submitted by Neal Garvin, Glasair SIIS-RG N15F
Here is something to think about when you are getting hammered in severe turbulence.
When you permanently (or for the...
Mating the Wing to the Fuselage
Submitted by Chris Smith Gustavus, Alaska
I just passed another milestone in building my IIS RG-connecting the wing and the fuselage. I only have a few...
Rib Shaping Made Easy
Submitted by Don Kinney
Fitting the wing ribs aft of the main spar can be pretty time-intensive and frustrating, so here's a system I came...
New Jump-Starts Slash GlaStar Build Time by 50%
The brand-new Jump-Start wing option and an upgrade to the already popular Jump-Start fuselage option have kept GlaStar® interest and sales high in the...
400-Hour Scrapbook
Written by Mike Palmer, Glasair I/II FT.
We’ve been flying almost two years now in our Glasair I I/II FT (it’s part Glasair I and part...
Rear Wing-Attach Bolt
This builder tip was submitted by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG
Here's the method I used to trim in the area around the rear wing-attach...
Glasair Wing Rotation Jig
This tip was submitted by Jerry Shilt.
The picture is of some jigs I made to rotate the wing by myself and as you can...
GlaStar and Sportsman Aileron Construction Tips
Fitting the aileron skin: In fitting the aileron skin, after clecoing the lower skin surface to the aft ribs, it is easier to turn...