For those of you who don't know, I thought it might help if I explained the situation at FliteHook.
A few years ago, Pauline's health began to deteriorate and she now lives in a care home. John spends a lot of time with her and consequently isn't always around at home to take calls. Bear in mind too that he's extremely deaf and struggles to hear, both face-to-face and on the phone. He's not great on the computer either and I think he struggles to cope with emails. A difficult set of circumstances, all round.
But as far as I know, he is still trading, though I'm not sure to what extent. I do know he's gradually winding down the business, although he does still run his monthly indoor flying sessions at a local sports hall. A personal call at his home, by arrangement, is likely to be the best way to get stuff.
It's always worth giving him a ring (early in the day is best) as he usually has a stock of excellent and very keenly-priced balsa, as well as fuels, glues etc. I believe he no longer stocks new engines but if you ask nicely, he might be able to help you!
It's also worth mentioning that he has a unique telephone manner! He always says "Hello. John here" in a flat monotone. Don't be put off! - he's a good man and will always do his best to help you.
MPJet?
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Re: MPJet?
As a little update, sadly Johns wife Pauline has passed away, but John is still trading, and is a gem of a guy.
See him at the shows he gets to, or contact via email. (I never tried the phone as he's hard of hearing and I just don't do phones anyway). Don't expect a lightning fast response, but he does get there and will help you out if he can. Everyone, especially the vintage community, has a lot of respect for him.
The closest thing you can get to a modern day wizard, somehow conjuring up rare 'potions' and 'gems' that appeal to we balsa bashers and tinkerers of small engines.
Stew.
See him at the shows he gets to, or contact via email. (I never tried the phone as he's hard of hearing and I just don't do phones anyway). Don't expect a lightning fast response, but he does get there and will help you out if he can. Everyone, especially the vintage community, has a lot of respect for him.
The closest thing you can get to a modern day wizard, somehow conjuring up rare 'potions' and 'gems' that appeal to we balsa bashers and tinkerers of small engines.
Stew.