That is sad to hear in away Joe, but we know he is no longer suffering.   Now how are you doing as I know what it was like when I lost a new found flying partner.

Very sad. I never met him in person but we spoke on the phone a few times. He was very helpful when I started Speed Limit combat. I wish I could have met him.

 Sorry to hear about your buddy Joe, my condolences to friends and family.

I am very sorry to hear this, Joe.  We have lost too many recently, I hope this doesn't continue.

My prayers for you and Jim's family and friends.

Bill

God bless you Jim Carpenter.

 I had known Jim for over 30 yrs. but got together with him the last 20. He is the reason that I came back to CL SLC. He built Yankee Nippers and I would ask " Why are you building so many. You got plenty now? And he answered:

" For you...!"
 I could not resist and I came back and when I bought engines and his kits, he would not take the planes or engines back. If he had the only shirt left on his back and you needed to be warm, he would give it to you.

When his wife Carol called me, I cried with her for a few moments. He won the F2D at the NATS in Chicopee, MA but he never mentioned it. Very humble person about anything that he accomplished on do it well.
Here are some photos of my flying buddy and his wife Carol.

Thanks for the photos Ralph.  I miss going to his shop just to learn something new.  He was my friend and teacher and a great guy. He flys in a better place now. I,m a little lost for words .

This is Carol, I can't thank you all enough for your great support, he was not only the love of my life but also my very best friend.  He helped people with engines and the building of planes and at the end of the day he would say "I hope I was of some help".  Jim, you were of more help than words can say, I think my fondest memory will be of him flying his combat plane in the figure 8 pattern over his head while laying on the ground and seeing him laugh.  In fact, I think he's doing that now!  Again, many thanks to all!