Fairchild Club Forum

'Just wanted to let the group know that I have listed my F-24 on Barnstormers. Please pass the word as I know there is someone out there who would appreciate this airplane.Thanks,Matt

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'Hello Fairchild Club friends,I am regretfully planning to place my F-24 on the market soon but before I list it on BS I wanted to present it to the club members and gage any interest. I would prefer that the plane go to a Fairchild enthusiast that understands and appreciates these unique and wonder...

' Hey Jamie....Just wanted to let you know that I spoke with the guys at Rare Aircraft. They said they are not supporting the Fairchild/Serv-Aero mounts and basically have no intention of supporting them. Sounds like several have contacted them regarding the mount isolators recently. Their suggestio...

' Thanks Jamie ... I'll give them a call. On Friday, November 9, 2018, 11:25:01 AM EST, jamietreat397@gmail.com [fairchildclub] wrote: Do not know, give Ben a call.  JST   From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 4:55 PM To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [fai...

' Unfortunately, no. I have been calling Southland for months and only get a voicemail and cannot leave a message. I am planning to call serv-aero again just to see if they can help. I'm guessing that the isolators are just a modification of an existing Lord mount. I can't imagine them being custom ...

'Not too long ago there was some conversation by the group regarding the replacement of the isolators on the F24 serv-aero Jake/Continental mount. I can't seem to find the history. I have finally reached the useful life of the isolators in my mount. I'm not sure that I will be able to continue to op...

' I found a perfect match for the diamond pattern aluminum ... as I recall I sourced it from McMaster Carr. Unfortunately I don't recall the exact specifics as that was many years ago. It was the smaller pattern they offer. I'm sure if you dig around their catalog you can figure it out.  MattF24 - N...

'John ...Let me know how you make out on the mounts... I may want to get in line for a set as well.  MattN4263S From: "jamietreat jamietreat@q.com [fairchildclub]" To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Jacobs 755 Serv-Aero ...

'I have the same setup John. A few years ago I recall someone here on the group saying that they were working on replacement isolators. They were trying to find a suitable rubber. I also think there was some conversation about how the original mounts were installed. It may not be a simple replacemen...

'Steve, A lot of folks complain about the capability of the Hayes expander brakes but I can tell you that I am perfectly happy with mine. The reason .... because I set them up properly from the beginning. I have 275 HP on the front of my F24 and the Hayes brakes hold the plane at high power settings...