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Tractor to Flush Gas Caps

Mods

Vortex Generators on a Sportsman

Mods

Acme Aero Stinger Tailwheel Suspension in a GlaStar

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GAOA Gathering at Lakeland Florida

GlaStar & Sportsman

What to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Engine

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GLASTAR & SPORTSMAN

How to & Builder Tips

Peel and Stick Washers

Submitted by by Mark Kokstis, GlaStar I am submitting a suggestion that may just cut down on the frustration level of builders. I had many problems...

glastar firewall assembly drawing

How to & Builder Tips

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...

Rigging jig used to hold the right control stick in a vertical orientation.

Sportsman Aileron Rigging Process Improvement

How to & Builder Tips

Redesigned Sportsman float struts

Float Rigging Design & Maintenance, Part 1

Maintenance

GlaStar wingtip fairing installation

Wingtip Installation Tip

How to & Builder Tips

GlaStar flap under construction

GlaStar and Sportsman Flap Construction Tips

How to & Builder Tips

GLASAIR

Mods

Electronic Landing Gear Pump Drive Circuit

This builder mod has been authored by André Beusch. The circuit described below can be used in the Glasair to replace the solenoids circuit provided with...

Glasair Super II-TD

Glasair

Glasair Model Designators

The use of the SH-2 model designation and the more specific Glasair designator has caused much confusion in the past. I have not been...

Glasair Fuel Tank Transfer System

How-to and Builder Tips

Installing Glasair Rear Windows

How-to and Builder Tips

glastar kit delivered in driveway

New Builder?

Resources

Service Bulletin for Dynon Heated Pitot Tubes

Maintenance

PEOPLE & PLACES

Glastar trailer

How to & Builder Tips

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...

The GlaStar: An Instructor’s Perspective

Flying

Ferrying Sportsman N124MK Back to the U.S.

GlaStar & Sportsman

Ducking the Long Arm of the Law

Lifestyle

Columbia 2014

Events

My First 1000 Hours

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ARTICLES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

Leading Edge Lights

How to & Builder Tips

Building a GlaStar—Presentation by Dave Prizio

Events

Sportsman Kits Available Again

News

Making Cowl Bumps

How to & Builder Tips

GlaStar Nose Fork Modification for 5.00 x 5 Wheel and Tire

Mods

RESOURCES

GlaStar assembly

GlaStar Assembly Sequence

Resources

Strength of Riveted Joints

Resources

Glasair II-S, Photo © Ad Meskens / Wikimedia Commons

History of Glasair Aviation

Resources

Sportsman carbon-fiber

Sportsman Specifications and Performance

Airplanes

Sensenich Fixed-Pitch Propeller Nomenclature and Repitching

Maintenance

Glasair Merlin on its first test flight in Arlington, Washington.

Merlin Specifications and Performance

Airplanes

Glasair Specifications and Performance

Airplanes

Glasair I, II, III Options & Accessories Catalog (Archive)

Glasair

ABOUT US

The Glasair Aircraft Owners Association is the one must-join association for Glasair, GlaStar, Sportsman 2+2, Merlin, and OMF Symphony builders, owners, pilots, and enthusiasts. If you’re currently building, flying—or dreaming of building and flying one—this is the place for you! We are not affiliated with Glasair Aviation, LLC., but we maintain a great working relationship. Our members can be found worldwide.

Disclaimer: This website contains information submitted by our members about building their airplanes. Some methods they employ may differ from the factory instructions. Builders are advised that they are responsible for their own construction methods and should check with the factory if any of the information included on this website differs from the factory manuals. The Glasair Aircraft Owners Association has not checked the accuracy or safety of any information included on these web pages and any users of this information do so completely at their own risk.

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