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fuel filler parts
How to & Builder Tips

Sealing Flush Fuel Necks

Here is an option for sealing the flush fuel necks to the fuel tanks. If you have a metal lathe or have access to...
Cracked Sportsman nosegear bushing
Maintenance

Sportsman Nose Gear Bushing Inspection

When performing an annual inspection on the Sportsman nose gear, be sure to take a close look at the condition of the shock bushings. The...
GlaStar training wheel

Demo GlaStar Tailwheel

Mods
eyedropper for resin promoter

Properly Promoting Resin

How to & Builder Tips
Dave Hulse landing his GlaStar

Normal Landings in a GlaStar

Flying
GlaStar baggage floor supporting flange

James Siebel’s Flat Baggage Floor

Mods

GLASAIR

Glasair has in stock three different number stainless steel washers. The (522-5626-003) washer has a 3/8" ID inner hole for use in the G-I and II main gear retract actuators which also have a 3/8" shaft. The (522-5626-001) washer has a 7/16" ID hole for use in the G-I and II nose gear actuator and the G-III main gear actuators. The (522-5626-005) washer has a ½" ID for use in the G-III nose gear actuator.
Maintenance

Glasair RG Service Alert: Hydraulic Actuator Washer

The Glasair Technical Support Desk was recently contacted by the builder of a flying Glasair II who had a hydraulic fluid leak around the...
How-to and Builder Tips

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...

Electric Trim Option for the Glasair Elevator

How-to and Builder Tips

Cake Frosting Applicator for Applying Resin/Mill Fiber Mix Warning

How-to and Builder Tips

EarthX Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries

Maintenance
Glasair III engine installation

Glasair III Engine Alignment, Cowling, and Spinner Installation

How-to and Builder Tips

PEOPLE & PLACES

Sportsman N2CQ-camping
Lifestyle

Airplane Camping in a Sportsman

Some years ago I purchased a used, flying Glasair 1 RG. At the time, that airplane fulfilled my mission for going fast and doing...
Glastar trailer

GlaStar Taildragger Trailer

How to & Builder Tips

Oshkosh AirVenture 2011

Events

First Aid Kit for Small Aircraft

Ownership

Florida to Washington

Lifestyle
Pilot logbook cover

LODA

Flying

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