What's up with Flight Systems?
LSLubecki
Hello all!
It's been some time since I've ordered from Flight Systems, Inc. (9300
East 68th Street, Raytown, Missouri 64133 USA). Recently, I've tried
unsuccessfully to reach them at the same number that's in the FAQ
(816) 566-2011. Perhaps this is just an outgrowth of the incessant area
code changes which are currently plaguing our nation but it made me
wonder if they were still in business. They were very helpful in the
past so I'd like to keep in touch with them.
Does anyone know what's up?
Thanks!
They're gone.
R. J. Talley
LSLubecki wrote in message <19981225124830...@ng151.aol.com>...
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They've been gone for at least three years. I don't know why or where. But
my last contact with them was in May of 94
R Talley
Michael Roy Hollihan
As I understand it, and I hope others can correct the errors as FSI
deserves it, the founder died several years ago. His kids got the
company and sold it (or interests in it) to some investors in (I
think... ) Ohio. The new group tried to make a run of it, and failed.
The company is now defunct.
I got a kit produced in the 'new investors' period and the quality of
parts was abyssmal. Not at all like the days of old. And I saw posted
on here earlier this year that the motor-producing equipment was sold to
Quest.
It's a shame to see such a great company disappear into obscurity like
this. Someone with more money than sense really ought to buy the name
and kits and patents and make another go of it.
"Bringing professionalism to model rocketry." That, and
incompatible-with-Estes-motors kits. RIP
--
Mike Hollihan
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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JimCook
FSI was founded by someone named "Roose" (met them at a NARAM).
FSI was bought by Lonnie Reese. Lonnie died (in a car accident?)
FSI was then run by father, Larry Reese (may have Lonnie and Larry switched?)
FSI ran into some legal problems due to one of their employees. The owner
claimed they would try to restart the firm, but that was a year or two ago at
this point.
-J
Roy Green
>The names get real confusing, but I'll try.
>
>FSI was founded by someone named "Roose" (met them at a NARAM).
I believe it was George Roose.
>
>FSI was bought by Lonnie Reese. Lonnie died (in a car accident?)
In a motorcycle accident
>
>FSI was then run by father, Larry Reese (may have Lonnie and Larry switched?)
There was a Harold Reese, old guy with bad ears (from too many F100's
exploding while packing the powder, is what i heard) I don't know if
he was Lonnie's father or grandfather. He died sometime in the past
five years.
Doug Pratt could fill in anything important that I've missed or
misstated.
>
>FSI ran into some legal problems due to one of their employees. The owner
>claimed they would try to restart the firm, but that was a year or two ago at
>this point.
>
>-J
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Bob Kaplow
> The names get real confusing, but I'll try.
>
> FSI was founded by someone named "Roose" (met them at a NARAM).
George Roos? Ran FSI out of Colorado.
> FSI was bought by Lonnie Reese. Lonnie died (in a car accident?)
Lonnie was killed racing midgit cars. Mid 80's?
> FSI was then run by father, Larry Reese (may have Lonnie and Larry switched?)
Larry was his brother. Harold was the father.
> FSI ran into some legal problems due to one of their employees. The owner
> claimed they would try to restart the firm, but that was a year or two ago at
> this point.
I've heard rumours of the motor facility doubling as an illegal drug lab.
Doug Pratt worked for FSI back inthe 70's and could probably fill in much
more details.
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Gordon McGrew
>
>I've heard rumours of the motor facility doubling as an illegal drug lab.
>
That makes sense. Set up a drug lab in a facility subject to federal law
enforcement inspections.
Chris Williams
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
>It's been some time since I've ordered from Flight Systems, Inc. (9300
>East 68th Street, Raytown, Missouri 64133 USA). Recently, I've tried
>unsuccessfully to reach them at the same number that's in the FAQ
>(816) 566-2011.
FWIW, Flight System's address, phone number, etc. were deleted from the FAQ a
long time ago. This is what the current version of the FAQ says about FSI:
Flight Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS
C'est la vie.
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
NAR 28643
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On Saturday, December 26, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-6, C James Cook wrote:
> The names get real confusing, but I'll try.
>
> FSI was founded by someone named "Roose" (met them at a NARAM).
>
> FSI was then run by father, Larry Reese (may have Lonnie and Larry switched?)
> FSI ran into some legal problems due to one of their employees. The owner
> claimed they would try to restart the firm, but that was a year or two ago at
> this point.
Anyway, no one may ever read this but please always check and double check your facts before going all willie nillie. Sometimes it can effect the family.
>
> -J
RoyAtl
We were heartened a few years ago when Dave Bucher and his friend bought the assets of FSI and showed photos of the old rusted equipment on Facebook, and we were hoping for a full return of FSI. Unfortunately Dave died a year and a half ago. His partner is attempting to market the Black Brant kit soon. We shall see.