General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: peabody on March 21, 2016, 04:53:28 PM
Title: Frank Carlisle
Post by: peabody on March 21, 2016, 04:53:28 PM
I have learned that Frank Carlisle has passed. Frank was known for his red/white and blue stars and bars paint schemes, and for his willingness to help others. He was from the Flint area of Michigan, I believe. I got to know him from his frequent appearances at the Brodak Fly-In, when he flew Expert PA. I'll miss him.
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: wwwarbird on March 21, 2016, 06:48:00 PM
Damn. This comes as a shock, I hadn't heard about Frank having any issues?
I first met Frank at the Sig contest one year and we conversed many times thereafter, I always felt he was a great guy. He was flying a profile P-51B model that year, finished in his traditional stars-and-stripes scheme. Later on when he was building his big "L.A. Heat" twin I made some suggestions and then worked with him designing the paint scheme that he ended up using on it, in red white and blue of course. It even ended up being the model used in the RSM kit ad photos. I always felt honored to see him finish that model with the scheme that we'd collaborated on. After he retired the model a few years ago he generously offered to me as a gift, but with the distance between us we were never able to get the hand-off accomplished.
R.I.P. Frank, another great one gone. :(
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: John Paris on March 21, 2016, 07:30:28 PM
Everyone, Frank did pass away over the weekend. He had struggled with recovery after he was hit by a car and received some serious injuries. Per his wishes, we really did not talk about it openly. Rich is right that he was certainly known for his Stars and Bars paint schemes, he did many. Wayne should be happy to know that I have his LA Heat in my basement from when he was downsizing his fleet. I had hoped that I would be able to get a full flight in with it for him one day, but I missed that opportunity but we did get a number of attempts to get it when it was in his fleet. Perhaps he will be watching when I get that flight in.
For reference, Frank was from Detroit but flew with the crew in the greater Flint area. He will be missed for sure.
John
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: Serge_Krauss on March 21, 2016, 07:36:55 PM
I'm very sad to hear this. We first met Frank at Brodak's, where Mike Alimov and I helped him get going with repairs and trim. He was so enthusiastic and had a great sense of humor. Over the next few years, his building and flying improved to where we were all looking at his little innovations. We'd missed him at the Cleveland contest the last few years; he and his wife always brought good cheer and lots of fun. This is a real loss to those who had the pleasure of his company. 'wish I had better pictures to remember Frank.- SK
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: Brent Williams on March 21, 2016, 07:39:38 PM
Here is another picture of his great patriotic Pathfinder.
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: Mike Lauerman on March 21, 2016, 07:44:34 PM
One of the greats, for sure.
R.I.P., Frank...
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: Richard Imhoff on March 21, 2016, 07:48:12 PM
All the "Tour d Michigan" flyers will miss Frank and his always present dog maggie.
R.I.P.
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: Crist Rigotti on March 21, 2016, 09:29:48 PM
He'll be missed, that's for sure. He was a lot of fun to compete with.
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: RC Storick on March 21, 2016, 09:37:31 PM
This too bad. Tight lines Frank
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: Elwyn Aud on March 22, 2016, 05:37:34 AM
I wondered why he seemed to have disappeared. He had some very entertaining posts some years back about several crazy dreams he had experienced. Got to meet him at Brodaks a few years ago when he brought out his L A Heat and Pathfinder in patriotic colors. Rest in peace Frank.
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: TigreST on March 22, 2016, 06:38:33 AM
What a shame. I enjoyed flying with Frank some time ago at our LCF Fun Fly. God Speed Frank!
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: Jeff Traxler on March 22, 2016, 06:07:32 PM
Wow,Glad I was sitting when I read this :(.Frank helped me alot when I was first learning,sure gonna miss him.I made a couple RWB ships because I liked Frank's so much.Looks like the new ship has changed it's color scheme to honor my friend...........RIP Frank
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: RC Storick on March 24, 2016, 07:08:37 PM
https://youtu.be/JvLyLY9ZS8w
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: John Paris on March 24, 2016, 08:24:27 PM
Sparky, Thank you for posting that. Brings back some good memories of Frank. Regards, John
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: wwwarbird on March 24, 2016, 08:46:04 PM
Thanks Sparky. :'(
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: Serge_Krauss on March 24, 2016, 10:33:59 PM
Very nice, Bob. You have captured Frank's good nature and enthusiasm perfectly here.
Title: Re: Frank Carlisle
Post by: RC Storick on March 25, 2016, 02:10:54 AM