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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...

'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 ...