Fairchild Club Forum

'Hi All ... I am in need of some inexpensive radios for my 24 ...For those of you who have viewed my video on youtube, you probably noticed the two gaping holes in the panel where radios once resided. When I purchased the airplane the radios had been removed and could not be accounted for. I am look...

'Just wanted to let everyone know that I have the first video of my F24 posted on Youtube. The video is the second engine start after I purchased the airplane and moved it to GA. The Engine had not been run in about 18 months prior to the first start which was the week prior to this start. I have a ...

'I'm a little disappointed ... Besides the generous Mr. Tom Downey, I have not had a single other offer for help with my gear leg fairings since posting my request. I was under the impression that this site was the best avenue for sharing information and providing support to other owners trying to p...

'Afternoon guys ... Could use some assistance on gear leg fairings ... When I bought my 24W46 it did not have the oleo strut fairngs installed. It turns out that in my parts pile that I got with the plane, I have the two upper sections but not the lowers. I am also missing the two removable mounting...

'For any of those interested ... my new 24 is home safe and sound in Georgia after a 1900 mile drive from Montana. I began the disassembly process on Tuesday with the help of Frank Felke and had the airplane loaded in the truck by Friday. Believe it or not, a radial powered 24 will fit in a 26' U-Ha...

'Well Guys ... thanks for all of the help, suggestions and support on trying to get my 24 moved from MT. I have had to make an executive decision and it looks like I will be heading to MT on Monday to begin disassembling the plane for transport to the deep south. I can only hope that I along with th...

'I'm wondering how many out there have first hand experience with Jake powered F24s? I'm not looking for tall tales, but rather the real story on these modified planes. I understand that there are a number of them flying and that a few have ended up on their noses... maybe it was CG related or maybe...

'Hi Tom, Where are you located? Anywhere near billings MT? I am not a wealthy individual so forgive me for asking, but what would you normally charge for your services? I have to make this move on a limited budget and hauling it home in a truck is looking like the most cost effective. I offered to a...