Glastar GS-1 User manual

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Model GS-1
TRICYCLE GEAR
OWNER’S MANUAL
Serial #__________
P/N 063-02001-01

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Published by
STODDARD-HAMILTON AIRCRAFT, INC.
18701-58th Avenue NE
Arlington, WA 98223
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the
prior written permission of the publisher.
Copyright ©1998 by
STODDARD-HAMILTON AIRCRAFT, INC.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................Section 1
LIMITATIONS.............................................................................Section 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ...................................................Section 3
NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES....................................Section 4
WEIGHT AND BALANCE..........................................................Section 5
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................Section 6
HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................Section 7
FLIGHT TEST .............................................................................Section 8
SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................................................Section 9

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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Table of Contents
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1-1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................2
1-2 APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE .................................................2
1-3 FAA REGULATIONS.....................................................................3
1-4 USE OF THE MANUAL ................................................................4
1-5 REVISIONS ...................................................................................5
1-6 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES.......................................5
1-7 AIRPLANE 3-VIEW.......................................................................6
1-8 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................8
1-9 PERFORMANCE DATA............................................................. 10
1-10 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY.............. 12

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1-1 INTRODUCTION
The sole purpose of this manual is to explain the safe and efficient
operation of your GlaStar aircraft. Section 1 provides basic aircraft
specifications and performance data as well as general information on
the use of the manual. It also contains definitions of symbols,
abbreviations and terminology used throughout the manual.
1-2 APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE
The information contained in this manual refers to the GlaStar aircraft
(Model GS-1) built according to the GlaStar Assembly Manual. Any
homebuilder modifications to the aircraft that deviate from the
Assembly Manual may alter the applicability of this manual to your
airplane.
This manual is not designed nor can it serve as a substitute for
adequate and competent flight instruction. It is not intended to be a
guide of basic flight instruction or a training manual.
This manual should be read thoroughly and carefully by the owner
and/or operator in order to become familiar with the operation of the
aircraft. It is intended to serve only as a guide under most
circumstances, but cannot take the place of good, sound judgment
during flight operations. Multiple emergencies, adverse weather,
terrain, etc., may require deviation from the recommended procedures.
Furthermore, this Owner’s Manual does not provide a discussion of all
possible dangerous situations an owner or operator may encounter.
Flying in itself is not inherently dangerous, but to an even greater

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extent than any other mode of travel, it is terribly unforgiving of any
carelessness, incapacity or neglect. The builder/pilot is entirely
responsible for the manufacture, inspection, maintenance, test flight
and normal operation of the aircraft. Thorough, careful procedures,
therefore, must be carried out in all these phases.
How well the plane is built, maintained and operated will determine
how safely it performs. Maximum performance and safe operation can
only be achieved by a skilled pilot and a good mechanic. Thorough,
careful construction, continued maintenance and diligent practice
during the early phases of flight familiarization are mandatory.
The performance data presented in this manual are estimates based on
flight tests of Stoddard-Hamilton’s own aircraft. Due to differences in
the engine and propeller installed, quality of workmanship and many
other variables, each airplane will vary somewhat in performance. Do
not assume that your aircraft will have the same performance
characteristics as presented in this manual.
1-3 FAA REGULATIONS
The owner and operator should be familiar with the Federal Aviation
Regulations (FARs) applicable to the operation and maintenance of an
airplane licensed in the experimental amateur-built category and with
FAR Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules. Further, the airplane
must be operated and maintained in accordance with FAA
Airworthiness Directives that may be issued against powerplants,
propellers and any other parts of the aircraft not manufactured by
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Stoddard-Hamilton must be complied with.
The Federal Aviation Regulations place the responsibility for
maintenance of this airplane on the owner and operator. All limits,
procedures, safety practices, time limits, servicing and maintenance
requirements contained in this manual are considered mandatory for
continued safe airworthiness and to maintain the airplane in a condition
equal to that of its original construction.
NOTE
References to the Federal Aviation Regulations throughout this
manual refer, of course, to regulations issued by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA. Owners and
operators of GlaStars in other countries must comply with the
regulations issued by the controlling authorities in their own
countries.
1-4 USE OF THE MANUAL
The
GlaStar Owner’s Manual is designed to maintain documents
necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. It is
published in loose-leaf form for easy revision updates and in a
convenient size for storage in the airplane. The manual is divided into
nine major sections which are listed in the Table of Contents. Each
section also has its own individual Table of Contents.