Re: Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights

dcasali · Post by **dcasali** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 8:43 am

'I also own a Taylorcraft (4 sale, could be yours) and subscribe to
theTaylorcraft email list. A craft enthusiast has bee researching the
original options for a 1941 De Luxe Taylorcraft and found a reference to
""Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights" for the instruments.

Anybody know what these were?

-- Dan Casali, Publisher
Lost River Press
Box 1286 Ketchum, ID 83340
208.726.5120'

robert Etter · Post by **robert Etter** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 8:58 am

'The only thing that I know, is that my 24 had the old moonglow installed. I
have no idea if it works or if I have all the correct pieces to make it
work. I suppose that you already know, it looks much like an ordinary
cockpit light. Sorry that is about all I know.

----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel P Casali
To: fairlist
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 6:44 AM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights

> I also own a Taylorcraft (4 sale, could be yours) and subscribe to
> theTaylorcraft email list. A craft enthusiast has bee researching the
> original options for a 1941 De Luxe Taylorcraft and found a reference to
> ""Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights" for the instruments.
>
> Anybody know what these were?
>
>
> -- Dan Casali, Publisher
> Lost River Press
> Box 1286 Ketchum, ID 83340
> 208.726.5120
>
>
>
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Bob & Ileen Waldron · Post by **Bob & Ileen Waldron** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 9:11 am

'Dan,
Someone on the list probably knows better, but I have never heard the term 'lustlight' associated with the Fairchild Moonglo light.
Sounds like a 'mile high club' kind of thing.

The Moonglow light was about 3/4 inch diameter and 4 inches long, with a variable focus lens and attached to a swivel base. In the
24, they were mounted over the pilots right ear, attached to the 'box' around the carry through.

I have been looking for one for a few years.

bobw

----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel P Casali
To: fairlist
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 8:44 AM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights

> I also own a Taylorcraft (4 sale, could be yours) and subscribe to
> theTaylorcraft email list. A craft enthusiast has bee researching the
> original options for a 1941 De Luxe Taylorcraft and found a reference to
> ""Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights" for the instruments.
>
> Anybody know what these were?
>
>
> -- Dan Casali, Publisher
> Lost River Press
> Box 1286 Ketchum, ID 83340
> 208.726.5120
>
>
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> fairchildclub-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
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>
>
>

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jstreat360@aol.com · Post by **jstreat360@aol.com** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 9:28 am

'Dan,

I am lucky and have two in my F-24. MoonGlow is the correct name. Steve Hamilton questioned me a few weeks ago. He remembered my 24 had them, sent a photo. He is also looking for a set. Steve and I are also looking for a new/old source for the Anti Skid material that goes onto the Wheel Fenders, lift stuts, door sills and rudder pedals. There appears to be three patterns that were used. Most common was the Diamond pattern. Will pass on any info if we locate.

Jamie Treat
ARR'

Thekortas@aol.com · Post by **Thekortas@aol.com** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 9:34 am

'Ditto..I have never heard of the "lustlight" term associated with the Moonglow. If you're looking for one, watch e-bay auctions. They had one there about four months ago...new old stock in the box...that I believe sold for something arund $40.00 to $50.00. I bought one on e-bay, new in the box, (never installed) about a year ago. Good luck. They're around.
S. Korta'

jstreat360@aol.com · Post by **jstreat360@aol.com** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 12:53 pm

'Just talked to Steve Hamilton, he is the one that purchased the one on ebay for $120.00 plus. Bob Waldron, get with the man down under for his only one left.

Jamie Treat
ARR'

WALTER ALBERT · Post by **WALTER ALBERT** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 7:19 pm

'i have the moonglow light in my 24 and it is a fairchild camera and
equipment light which shines on the instrument panel and originally would
light the radium dials of the old instruments. i originally had the old
instruments and they would glow very bright with this light. almost
everything is original on my 24 which is a 1939 delux model which also has a
landing light in each wing....walt

----- Original Message -----
From: Bob & Ileen Waldron
To:
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights

> Dan,
> Someone on the list probably knows better, but I have never heard the term
'lustlight' associated with the Fairchild Moonglo light.
> Sounds like a 'mile high club' kind of thing.
>
> The Moonglow light was about 3/4 inch diameter and 4 inches long, with a
variable focus lens and attached to a swivel base. In the
> 24, they were mounted over the pilots right ear, attached to the 'box'
around the carry through.
>
> I have been looking for one for a few years.
>
> bobw
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Daniel P Casali
> To: fairlist
> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 8:44 AM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights
>
>
> > I also own a Taylorcraft (4 sale, could be yours) and subscribe to
> > theTaylorcraft email list. A craft enthusiast has bee researching the
> > original options for a 1941 De Luxe Taylorcraft and found a reference to
> > ""Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights" for the instruments.
> >
> > Anybody know what these were?
> >
> >
> > -- Dan Casali, Publisher
> > Lost River Press
> > Box 1286 Ketchum, ID 83340
> > 208.726.5120
> >
> >
> >
> > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> > fairchildclub-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
> >
> >
> >
> > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
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>
>
>

'

WALTER ALBERT · Post by **WALTER ALBERT** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 7:26 pm

'a few years ago i found a complete set of anti skid pieces at oshkosh. noone
knew what they were for. if you are in this area you could make patterns in
a very short period. if you need photos give me a buzz. walt

----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Fairchild Moonglo Lustlights

> Dan,
>
> I am lucky and have two in my F-24. MoonGlow is the correct name. Steve
Hamilton questioned me a few weeks ago. He remembered my 24 had them, sent a
photo. He is also looking for a set. Steve and I are also looking for a
new/old source for the Anti Skid material that goes onto the Wheel Fenders,
lift stuts, door sills and rudder pedals. There appears to be three patterns
that were used. Most common was the Diamond pattern. Will pass on any info
if we locate.
>
> Jamie Treat
> ARR
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> fairchildclub-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
>

'

twing4@juno.com · Post by **twing4@juno.com** » Thu Mar 22, 2001 9:09 pm

'--- In fairchildclub@y..., jstreat360@a... wrote:

> Dan,
>
> I am lucky and have two in my F-24. MoonGlow is the correct name.

Steve Hamilton questioned me a few weeks ago. He remembered my 24 had
them, sent a photo. He is also looking for a set. Steve and I are
also looking for a new/old source for the Anti Skid material that
goes onto the Wheel Fenders, lift stuts, door sills and rudder
pedals. There appears to be three patterns that were used. Most
common was the Diamond pattern. Will pass on any info if we locate.

>
> Jamie Treat
> ARR

Jamie,
Check restoration supply co. in Reno, NV for a pyramid style alum
sheeting. They have a spot on match to the stuff on my rudder pedals.
not cheap tho, seems Pierce Arrows and other elaborately expensive
cars have the same material on the running boards.
Are you sure that jasco alt is stc'd for ranger? My skytronics lit.
says that it's stc'd for a Grumman G164. Last time I checked that was
an agcat a widgeon is G144. It works any how as I know of 3 on 24's
that were approved and flying.
Just some ideas!'

jstreat360@aol.com · Post by **jstreat360@aol.com** » Thu Mar 22, 2001 11:02 pm

'Twing4@juno.com

Thanks for getting back to me. As for the Skid Alum. Have found the original
supplier to Fairchild back in the 30's. Rigid Metals out of Buffalo, NY. Have
a 4' X 12' on order.

As for Jasco Alt, no STC, just approved for the Ranger Engine, will require a
full blown FAA 337 for both the Engine and Airframe. As you said has been
done before, should be no trouble. Hopefully no need for a DER/DAR.

Sincerely,

Jamie S. Treat A&P/IA

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