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General Forum => Your Birds In Flight => Topic started by: Konrad on Apr 21, 2026, 07:03 PM

Title: Guillows Fairchild 24 (3ch RC conversion)
Post by: Konrad on Apr 21, 2026, 07:03 PM
Been flying this bird for close to two decades! Really need to replace the 3 cell batteries and upgrade to 2.4gHz. Love the classic overhead shot and the morning sun shining through the redwoods! Then there is the classic American past time of running the bases around the baseball diamond.
Title: Re: Guillows Fairchild 24 (3ch RC conversion)
Post by: Konrad on Apr 22, 2026, 08:24 PM
Well, etiquette dictates that I should credit the photographer. Sorry for the omission. All photos were by Henry Smith III.
Title: Re: Guillows Fairchild 24 (3ch RC conversion)
Post by: OZPAF on Apr 23, 2026, 03:21 AM
I imagine that is fun Konrad - I do some small RC flying in a nearby park and it is very relaxing, but too short :) .

John

Title: Re: Guillows Fairchild 24 (3ch RC conversion)
Post by: Konrad on Apr 23, 2026, 04:05 AM
Too short as in battery life. Or being chased out of the parks by the local magistrate!😳
Title: Re: Guillows Fairchild 24 (3ch RC conversion)
Post by: OZPAF on Apr 24, 2026, 03:24 AM
Fortunately it is small and light - an old Kyosho Minium Christen Eagle of 12"WS and around 35gms. I fly late in the day and the only issues are the small flight time (3-5mins) and the local feathered hooligans - Corellas who decide to follow the model! :)

John
Title: Re: Guillows Fairchild 24 (3ch RC conversion)
Post by: Konrad on Apr 24, 2026, 10:32 PM
A photo of that might be funny.
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