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The “SuperStar”
Recently, I worked with a friend from San Diego after he purchased a GlaStar that had briefly flown. He wanted the GlaStar to undergo a complete make-over plus some upgrades.
Tweaking a GlaStar/Sportsman Wing and Tail
GlaStar and Sportsman planes are remarkable in how well they fly and how consistently they come out especially considering they are usually built by...
Composite Joint Testing
I recently conducted a series of destructive tests to learn more about the factors which affect integrity of builder-fabricated fiberglass joints, and I think...
Glasair Wing Closing Tip – Checking for Water Traps
Submitted by Bob Buckihul
In preparation for wing closing, I scrubbed out the fuel tanks with water and Simple Green. After lots of scrubbing and...
Second First Flight
To fly above the earth, all alone, what a rush! This was my second first flight of my GlaStar.
The first one went without a...
