stunthanger.com

General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: RC Storick on May 25, 2020, 11:56:43 PM

Title: Jerry Haupt
Post by: RC Storick on May 25, 2020, 11:56:43 PM
 Sad announcement. As some of you already know my flying friend and boss Passed away last week. I wanted to wait for the family to settle down before announcements however I have heard some have jumped the gun on a place where everyone posts other people's business facebook.
Please say a prayer for him and his family. 
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Derek Barry on May 26, 2020, 05:08:11 AM
This is tragic news. Jerry was a really good guy. So sorry for your loss Sparky, and prayers for his family. 

Derek
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Tom Vieira on May 26, 2020, 06:17:26 AM
That would have been me, and i didn't see a starting pistol sooo....

RIP Jerry, you were a blast to fly with!
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Jim Mynes on May 26, 2020, 06:29:53 AM
Wow! I’m shocked, to say the least.
I’ve run in to Jerry at several contests over the last few years. I found him to be very personable and a genuinely nice guy. While I didn’t know him well, it appeared to me that he was in good health and would be with us for many years to come.
Rest In Peace, Jerry, but take your favorite handle with you.
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: John Lindberg on May 26, 2020, 07:07:36 AM
Sorry to hear about your friend, Sparky, we are losing too many. God Bless you, Sparky!
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Peter in Fairfax, VA on May 26, 2020, 07:56:22 AM
Sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Andre Ming on May 26, 2020, 08:20:25 AM
Was one of the Haupt family involved in combat back in the early 60s? Was it Jerry?

My condolences to the family. It so tough to have to deal with the parting of a family member.

Andre
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: RC Storick on May 26, 2020, 08:42:13 AM
Was one of the Haupt family involved in combat back in the early 60s? Was it Jerry?

My condolences to the family. It so tough to have to deal with the parting of a family member.

Andre
Yes he won


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Will Hinton on May 26, 2020, 10:56:49 AM
What a shocker.  Jerry was a gentleman's gentleman!  A nicer guy you'll never find, and a man of great Faith.  I'll miss you, my friend.
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Bob Hudak on May 26, 2020, 11:28:41 AM
Bummer Bob,
 Jerry was one of the good guys in the control line community. He will be missed by the Cleveland gang.
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Andre Ming on May 26, 2020, 01:12:26 PM
Thanks Robert.

I thought his name sounded familiar.
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: john e. holliday on May 26, 2020, 03:09:28 PM
So sorry to hear this Sparky. :(
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Joseph Daly on May 26, 2020, 06:38:15 PM
Jerry was a true gentleman. He was always seemed to be in a good mood! He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

The Daly’s
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: James Mills on May 26, 2020, 07:55:34 PM
I have been trying to find a picture of Jerry and Ben form the 2017 Nat's.  I didn't know him very well at the time.  We were practicing late Tuesday aftenoon/early evening and Ben totaled the SV 11 he was flying.  A day or two later we were talking and Jerry expressed his condolensces for Ben's crash.  He then asked if it would be okay with me if he gave Ben "an old back up plane".  I thanked him for his generosity.  The "old back up plane" was a very nice Viper ready to fly.  He was always smiling, a true gentleman.  We'll miss seeing him.  Prayers for his family. 

James, Beth, and Ben
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Allen Goff on May 26, 2020, 08:19:25 PM
Jerry you will be missed,.
A very good friend and supporter of FCM., we had the best of times at contest here in the Midwest and at the Nats. Goodbye my friend
Blessings
Allen
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: GERALD WIMMER on May 27, 2020, 05:54:03 AM
Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Sparky, he sounded like a very decent guy . Always sad to loose another control line enthusiast.
Regards Gerald and Family
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: John Saunders on May 27, 2020, 10:00:05 AM
 This is sad news I had the privilege of meeting Jerry at Brodak's a few years ago. He was a good flyer and a great guy, he will be missed.
  Prayers go out to his family and friends
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Jared Hays on May 27, 2020, 08:34:34 PM
Wow, sorry to hear this :(
Title: Re: Jerry Haupt
Post by: Dan Bregar on June 06, 2020, 02:55:49 PM
Jerry was a former Nats combat champ. I think 1971 or maybe 1972. I remembered his name from when I flew combat but didn't get to know him till I started flying stunt. He would meet me at the Dayton flying circle the day before their contest and help me get some practice flights in. He was a very good guy and a pleasure to be around. I liked him a lot and will miss seeing him at the Cleveland contests. Good bye my friend. I always enjoyed your company.

Dan