Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

waspriggs · Post by **waspriggs** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:01 am

'I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs'

David Stroud · Post by **David Stroud** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:40 pm

'Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.

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

----- Original Message -----
From: waspriggs
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants

I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs

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dennisaeroventures · Post by **dennisaeroventures** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:53 pm

'David,

Baggage compartment is in same location as in the PT-19 and PT-23. It is just accessed from a different position. Instead of having the baggage door on the side of the fuselage like the open cockpit PT's, there is a small door in the bulkhead right behind and above the rear seat inside the cockpit. This way the door will not interfere with canopy opening or closing.

Hope this helps,

Steve

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--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:
>
> Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
> I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
> shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
> is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: waspriggs
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants
>
>
> I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs
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dennisaeroventures · Post by **dennisaeroventures** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:01 pm

'Sorry David,

I missed your question on the size of the compartment. It is small, (3 cubic feet) according to the POH. I don't remember weight limitations off the top of my head. The compartment is located right behing the rear seat occupants head as mentioned in my earlier post.

Steve

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--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:
>
> Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
> I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
> shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
> is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: waspriggs
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants
>
>
> I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs
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CurtK · Post by **CurtK** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:12 pm

'All the PTs are certified for 50lbs max baggage(at plus 98 inches). The baggage compartment for the -19 and -26 is the same size and location, aft of the rear seat. The difference is access to the -26 is from inside the canopy through a much smaller opening than the side opening on the -19. Makes for some packing challenges, but the volume is the same. I don't have the exact dimensions, but about 40 inches long, by the width of the fuselage, approx 12 max height with semi circular shape.

Also, there's room under the front seat for storage(good place for that case or jugs of oil) on long cross countries. If you're a lightweight and going solo, you can carry a fair amount under the front seat and strapped into the backseat. Golf clubs in the backseat look cool(don't ask me how I know this). And a case of beer fits pretty nicely with the bottom cushion out.

The original military placarding for the baggage compartment allowed for a max of 67 pounds, and variable weights depending upon final weight and balance of that particular airplane. There was a place to mark a baggage weight for front pilot only, rear only, both cockpits occupied.

Curt Kinchen

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:
>
> Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
> I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
> shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
> is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: waspriggs
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants
>
>
> I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs
>
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David Stroud · Post by **David Stroud** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:29 pm

'Thanks for the good info, Kurt.

Keerikees, etc....no joy here. I've got a good line on a 26 for sale and a good sale for my
two place Christavia while still building my F51 replica. My excuse for not taking my wife
on those nice overnight camping excursions over the years was that with the Christavia
I could only carry one (me ) , full camping gear with full fuel and I was hoping a 26
might fill the bill in the meantime. No dice, I guess.

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

----- Original Message -----
From: CurtK
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:11 PM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

All the PTs are certified for 50lbs max baggage(at plus 98 inches). The baggage compartment for the -19 and -26 is the same size and location, aft of the rear seat. The difference is access to the -26 is from inside the canopy through a much smaller opening than the side opening on the -19. Makes for some packing challenges, but the volume is the same. I don't have the exact dimensions, but about 40 inches long, by the width of the fuselage, approx 12 max height with semi circular shape.

Also, there's room under the front seat for storage(good place for that case or jugs of oil) on long cross countries. If you're a lightweight and going solo, you can carry a fair amount under the front seat and strapped into the backseat. Golf clubs in the backseat look cool(don't ask me how I know this). And a case of beer fits pretty nicely with the bottom cushion out.

The original military placarding for the baggage compartment allowed for a max of 67 pounds, and variable weights depending upon final weight and balance of that particular airplane. There was a place to mark a baggage weight for front pilot only, rear only, both cockpits occupied.

Curt Kinchen

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:
>
> Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
> I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
> shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
> is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: waspriggs
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants
>
>
> I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs
>
>
>
>
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Michael Denest · Post by **Michael Denest** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:17 am

'Just remember that full tanks + two souls + baggage = aft Cg. That's why the M62 series airplanes are placarded for front seat solo.
Mike

"He's crazy Lou, he builds toy airplanes".
- Capt. Frank Towns
Flight of the Phoenix

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From: DAVID STROUD
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:29:45 PM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

Thanks for the good info, Kurt.

Keerikees, etc....no joy here. I've got a good line on a 26 for sale and a good sale for my
two place Christavia while still building my F51 replica. My excuse for not taking my wife
on those nice overnight camping excursions over the years was that with the Christavia
I could only carry one (me ) , full camping gear with full fuel and I was hoping a 26
might fill the bill in the meantime. No dice, I guess.

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

----- Original Message -----
From: CurtK
To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:11 PM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

All the PTs are certified for 50lbs max baggage(at plus 98 inches). The baggage compartment for the -19 and -26 is the same size and location, aft of the rear seat. The difference is access to the -26 is from inside the canopy through a much smaller opening than the side opening on the -19. Makes for some packing challenges, but the volume is the same. I don't have the exact dimensions, but about 40 inches long, by the width of the fuselage, approx 12 max height with semi circular shape.

Also, there's room under the front seat for storage(good place for that case or jugs of oil) on long cross countries. If you're a lightweight and going solo, you can carry a fair amount under the front seat and strapped into the backseat. Golf clubs in the backseat look cool(don't ask me how I know this). And a case of beer fits pretty nicely with the bottom cushion out.

The original military placarding for the baggage compartment allowed for a max of 67 pounds, and variable weights depending upon final weight and balance of that particular airplane. There was a place to mark a baggage weight for front pilot only, rear only, both cockpits occupied.

Curt Kinchen

--- In fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:
>
> Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
> I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
> shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
> is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: waspriggs
> To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants
>
>
> I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs
>
>
>
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David Stroud · Post by **David Stroud** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:48 am

'Thanks for that, lads. Mike...are you located at the Smoketown Airport near Lancaster, PA ?

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

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Denest
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

Just remember that full tanks + two souls + baggage = aft Cg. That's why the M62 series airplanes are placarded for front seat solo.
Mike

"He's crazy Lou, he builds toy airplanes".
- Capt. Frank Towns
Flight of the Phoenix

________________________________
From: DAVID STROUD
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:29:45 PM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

Thanks for the good info, Kurt.

Keerikees, etc....no joy here. I've got a good line on a 26 for sale and a good sale for my
two place Christavia while still building my F51 replica. My excuse for not taking my wife
on those nice overnight camping excursions over the years was that with the Christavia
I could only carry one (me ) , full camping gear with full fuel and I was hoping a 26
might fill the bill in the meantime. No dice, I guess.

David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
Christavia C-FDWS
Fairchild 51 replica
under construction C-FYXV
----- Original Message -----
From: CurtK
To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:11 PM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

All the PTs are certified for 50lbs max baggage(at plus 98 inches). The baggage compartment for the -19 and -26 is the same size and location, aft of the rear seat. The difference is access to the -26 is from inside the canopy through a much smaller opening than the side opening on the -19. Makes for some packing challenges, but the volume is the same. I don't have the exact dimensions, but about 40 inches long, by the width of the fuselage, approx 12 max height with semi circular shape.

Also, there's room under the front seat for storage(good place for that case or jugs of oil) on long cross countries. If you're a lightweight and going solo, you can carry a fair amount under the front seat and strapped into the backseat. Golf clubs in the backseat look cool(don't ask me how I know this). And a case of beer fits pretty nicely with the bottom cushion out.

The original military placarding for the baggage compartment allowed for a max of 67 pounds, and variable weights depending upon final weight and balance of that particular airplane. There was a place to mark a baggage weight for front pilot only, rear only, both cockpits occupied.

Curt Kinchen

--- In fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:
>
> Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
> I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
> shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
> is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: waspriggs
> To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants
>
>
> I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Michael Denest · Post by **Michael Denest** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:24 am

'That's my brother Mark.
Mike

"He's crazy Lou, he builds toy airplanes".
- Capt. Frank Towns
Flight of the Phoenix

________________________________
From: DAVID STROUD
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:45:44 AM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

Thanks for that, lads. Mike...are you located at the Smoketown Airport near Lancaster, PA ?

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

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Denest
To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

Just remember that full tanks + two souls + baggage = aft Cg. That's why the M62 series airplanes are placarded for front seat solo.
Mike

"He's crazy Lou, he builds toy airplanes".
- Capt. Frank Towns
Flight of the Phoenix

____________ _________ _________ __
From: DAVID STROUD
To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:29:45 PM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

Thanks for the good info, Kurt.

Keerikees, etc....no joy here. I've got a good line on a 26 for sale and a good sale for my
two place Christavia while still building my F51 replica. My excuse for not taking my wife
on those nice overnight camping excursions over the years was that with the Christavia
I could only carry one (me ) , full camping gear with full fuel and I was hoping a 26
might fill the bill in the meantime. No dice, I guess.

David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
Christavia C-FDWS
Fairchild 51 replica
under construction C-FYXV
----- Original Message -----
From: CurtK
To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:11 PM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities

All the PTs are certified for 50lbs max baggage(at plus 98 inches). The baggage compartment for the -19 and -26 is the same size and location, aft of the rear seat. The difference is access to the -26 is from inside the canopy through a much smaller opening than the side opening on the -19. Makes for some packing challenges, but the volume is the same. I don't have the exact dimensions, but about 40 inches long, by the width of the fuselage, approx 12 max height with semi circular shape.

Also, there's room under the front seat for storage(good place for that case or jugs of oil) on long cross countries. If you're a lightweight and going solo, you can carry a fair amount under the front seat and strapped into the backseat. Golf clubs in the backseat look cool(don't ask me how I know this). And a case of beer fits pretty nicely with the bottom cushion out.

The original military placarding for the baggage compartment allowed for a max of 67 pounds, and variable weights depending upon final weight and balance of that particular airplane. There was a place to mark a baggage weight for front pilot only, rear only, both cockpits occupied.

Curt Kinchen

--- In fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:
>
> Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
> I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
> shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
> is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: waspriggs
> To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants
>
>
> I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs
>
>
>
>
>
>
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CurtK · Post by **CurtK** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:18 pm

'Unless I'm missing something the placard "front seat solo only" is only applicable when the control springs are not installed. In addition, provided the airplane is within the empty weight CG limits noted in the TCDS then you can't exceed the aft CG envelope without exceeding the max aft pilot weight or max baggage weight(even with no front seat pilot).

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, Michael Denest wrote:
>
> That's my brother Mark.
> Mike
>
>
> "He's crazy Lou, he builds toy airplanes".
> - Capt. Frank Towns
> Flight of the Phoenix
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: DAVID STROUD
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:45:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities
>
>
> Thanks for that, lads. Mike...are you located at the Smoketown Airport near Lancaster, PA ?
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Denest
> To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities
>
> Just remember that full tanks + two souls + baggage = aft Cg. That's why the M62 series airplanes are placarded for front seat solo.
> Mike
>
> "He's crazy Lou, he builds toy airplanes".
> - Capt. Frank Towns
> Flight of the Phoenix
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: DAVID STROUD
> To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:29:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities
>
> Thanks for the good info, Kurt.
>
> Keerikees, etc....no joy here. I've got a good line on a 26 for sale and a good sale for my
> two place Christavia while still building my F51 replica. My excuse for not taking my wife
> on those nice overnight camping excursions over the years was that with the Christavia
> I could only carry one (me ) , full camping gear with full fuel and I was hoping a 26
> might fill the bill in the meantime. No dice, I guess.
>
> David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> Christavia C-FDWS
> Fairchild 51 replica
> under construction C-FYXV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: CurtK
> To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:11 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: PT 26 Baggage capabilities
>
> All the PTs are certified for 50lbs max baggage(at plus 98 inches). The baggage compartment for the -19 and -26 is the same size and location, aft of the rear seat. The difference is access to the -26 is from inside the canopy through a much smaller opening than the side opening on the -19. Makes for some packing challenges, but the volume is the same. I don't have the exact dimensions, but about 40 inches long, by the width of the fuselage, approx 12 max height with semi circular shape.
>
> Also, there's room under the front seat for storage(good place for that case or jugs of oil) on long cross countries. If you're a lightweight and going solo, you can carry a fair amount under the front seat and strapped into the backseat. Golf clubs in the backseat look cool(don't ask me how I know this). And a case of beer fits pretty nicely with the bottom cushion out.
>
> The original military placarding for the baggage compartment allowed for a max of 67 pounds, and variable weights depending upon final weight and balance of that particular airplane. There was a place to mark a baggage weight for front pilot only, rear only, both cockpits occupied.
>
> Curt Kinchen
>
> --- In fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com, "DAVID STROUD" wrote:
> >
> > Lads, I've often been curious about the baggage capabilities of a PT26.
> > I understand the climb rate is nothing to brag about, I've seen 26's at air
> > shows but never got to ask anyone. Can anyone say where the baggage
> > is kept in a 26, what might be the physical size of it and lbs. limit ? Thanks.
> >
> > David Stroud Ottawa, Canada
> > Christavia C-FDWS
> > Fairchild 51 replica
> > under construction C-FYXV
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: waspriggs
> > To: fairchildclub@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:01 PM
> > Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild 24 Wheelpants
> >
> >
> > I have listed a pair of original Wheelpants for a Fairchild 24. E-bay # 120480108753 for a picture. Bill Spriggs
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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