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Vortex Generators on a Sportsman
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Acme Aero Stinger Tailwheel Suspension in a GlaStar
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Engine
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Alaska to Oshkosh, Part 3
Seat Cushion for the Tall Aviator
Alaska to Oshkosh, Part 2
Alaska to Oshkosh
Titan Engine Discount for GAOA
Heavy Hauler
A New Water Rudder Design
Glasair Aviation Takes “COVID Pause”
Why We Build: Life with the Sportsman Couldn’t be Better
Tweaking a GlaStar/Sportsman Wing and Tail
Build Your Own Auxiliary Fuel Tanks
Advanced Aero G2 and G3 “Heritage” Kits Now Available
North to Alaska
GlaStar versus Sportsman: How do they really stack up?
Sportsman Nosewheel Lift
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Sportsman Nose Gear Bushing Inspection
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Crosswinds in the GlaStar
On a very windy, gusty Saturday Bill Janes and I flew to a nearby airport to attend an EAA Chapter meet ing. Because I...
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Sportsman Trim Saga & Safety-Trim
Until recently, I had been having problems with the electric pitch trim system in my Sportsman. It’s the standard electric setup using the Ray...
GlaStar Rudder Installation Tips
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Trevor Berg’s Sportsman on Floats
GlaStar & Sportsman
Prototyping Your Heart Out: Early Days With the Dynon Autopilot
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GlaStar Fuselage Bonding Tips
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Installing Glasair Rear Windows
Submitted by Mike Palmer Here are some tips on installing the rear windows for those who don't have the new flanged Glasairs: 1) Be aware that as...
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Fiberglass Parts Warping in Hot Storage
Glenn Culver sent this tip. I've had a problem with warped GlaStar doors after storing them in a hot location. If I were to do it...
Technique for Cutting Stainless Engine Mount Backing Plates
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Testing the Airspeed Indicator
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Precise Flight Speed Brakes in a Glasair
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Cast Rudder Pedals
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Tail-Low Wheel Landings
I have written several times about the long-standing debate over three-point versus wheel landings in tailwheel equipped airplanes. Of course the debate has been...
Vapor Lock Causes Trouble Over Water
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The 8th Annual Columbia Fly-In is a Success!
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Postcards from Smiley Creek 2015
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Marc’s Sportsman: Wrapping Up the Annual
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