Fairchild Club Forum

'? Sorry for any confusion. I've had several queries on the project and what I didn't clearly mention is that this Fairchild 51 project is a full scale replica, not a restoration of an existing plane. On the other hand, all steel and woodwork is new, 4130 direct from Charlie Vogelsong. Wing rib jigs ...

'? Giday, Lads. I've been off the list for some time and could use a some input from anyone that may be able to help. I'm having to give up on my Fairchild 51 project. Yes, a 51...not a PT nor a 24. A google search will show a few examples and really it was the little brother to the Fairchild 71 or ...

'And do what to inspect the spar, Jack ?

DS
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Threadgill
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] PT 19 inspection



Drop the tanks and all lower metal and inspect the spar.

Sent ...

'If Jim doesn't have one Richard, I think I do. I could send pics.

David Stroud




----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Seifert
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:28 PM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Short nose F24 builders



Hi Jim
I'm still ...

'I'm pretty sure I've got a set of those straps with the felt lined standoffs etc. Maybe a tank to. I've
been out of the circuit for a bit so if anyone needs these items and confirms via drawings or
photos I could make an easy deal.

David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
Christavia C-FDWS
Fairchild 51 ...

'Try your local heavy truck center. You might get a pleasant surprise like I did.

David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
Christavia C-FDWS
Fairchild 51 replica
under construction C-FYXV

----- Original Message -----
From: cagog@yahoo.com
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 30 ...

'Giday, Bill. Not sure if a trick like this one I heard a few years back may apply, but sealant can be
applied to the outside of a tank and vacuum applied inside to suck it in and it may find the offending
cracks, orifices etc.


David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
Christavia C-FDWS
Fairchild 51 ...

'Hope you get the exhaust fumes figured out, Jeff. Words of wisdom ? Don't drop anything out of
the PT over Route 66. Look down, we'll be heading East in our ivory coloured 57 Porsche Speedster
in early May so don't drop anything. I used to sail quite a bit....the J's are nice.

David Stroud ...

'Giday, Mike. My renewal is overdue too. Any way you can take paypal...even if I paid more than
the $20 to cover the Paypal charges ? Thanks...


David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
Christavia C-FDWS
Fairchild 51 replica
under construction C-FYXV
----- Original Message -----
From: Hugh Loewenhardt ...

'That's a riot, Cy....and a keeper. I may have use for it someday when
others ask that question on a different list.

David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
Christavia C-FDWS
Fairchild 51 replica
under construction C-FYXV


----- Original Message -----
From: Cy Galley
To: fairchildclub ...