Important announcement from Jet Central
01-29-2015, 01:22 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: MexicoDF, MEXICO
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Important announcement from Jet Central
Dear friends, customers and jet enthusiasts:
This is a very important announcement from Jet Central.
As of today, our colleague Eric Clapp has retired from his duties with Jet Central.
At Jet Central, we all want to thank Eric for many years of hard work in the company.
He has been offered, and accepted, to be one of our authorized dealers in the USA.
His position in the company will be taken by our good friend Jose Melendez, who I’m sure most of you know.
Jose has been flying RC for around 24 years and jets for 15 years. He is also very knowledgable and will learn everything he needs to concerning our products.
We wish Eric the best and want to welcome Jose to our team.
Here is Jose's contact information so everyone knows how to get in touch with him. His phone number is 321-412-3078 and email is [email protected]. His hours will technically be from 9am to 6pm eastern standard time but I'm sure he will also help out after hours as best as he can.
For all shipments in transit to the plant or from the plant we will follow up accordingly.
The new address for the USA will also be as follows for all engines for service.
Jose Melendez
231 Anthony Ave SE
Palm Bay Florida
If anyone has questions on the status of orders or services, please do not hesitate to contact Jose or Juan directly at the plant. I'm sure we will be able to transition everything in a timely manner.
Thanks a lot
Best regards
Felipe Nieto
CEO
JetCentral
This is a very important announcement from Jet Central.
As of today, our colleague Eric Clapp has retired from his duties with Jet Central.
At Jet Central, we all want to thank Eric for many years of hard work in the company.
He has been offered, and accepted, to be one of our authorized dealers in the USA.
His position in the company will be taken by our good friend Jose Melendez, who I’m sure most of you know.
Jose has been flying RC for around 24 years and jets for 15 years. He is also very knowledgable and will learn everything he needs to concerning our products.
We wish Eric the best and want to welcome Jose to our team.
Here is Jose's contact information so everyone knows how to get in touch with him. His phone number is 321-412-3078 and email is [email protected]. His hours will technically be from 9am to 6pm eastern standard time but I'm sure he will also help out after hours as best as he can.
For all shipments in transit to the plant or from the plant we will follow up accordingly.
The new address for the USA will also be as follows for all engines for service.
Jose Melendez
231 Anthony Ave SE
Palm Bay Florida
If anyone has questions on the status of orders or services, please do not hesitate to contact Jose or Juan directly at the plant. I'm sure we will be able to transition everything in a timely manner.
Thanks a lot
Best regards
Felipe Nieto
CEO
JetCentral
01-29-2015, 01:57 PM
#2
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: North Port,
FL
Posts: 1,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Greetings to all from Southwest Florida where it is a balmy 73 degrees.
As you have read, I have retired. Anita and I have had hours of discussions regarding my employment with Jet Central and as well the future ahead. We reached the conclusion that retirement was on the table. . .but not retirement as most know it. I simply can not walk away from an industry that I not only love, but emotionally thrive on. That being said, we reached an agreement with Felipe and the management team of Jet Central to retire but continue on as an authorized dealer for Jet Central. This allows for the expansion of Jet Central USA. We currently are dealers for BVM, Skymaster Jets, X-treme Jets, Der Jet Models, Fei Bao Jets, Esprit Models and Cortex Demon gyros. The product line will continue to grow.
When I joined Jet Central almost 12 years ago, it was known as Artes Jets and we had only the Bee and Super Eagle. The product line grew to where it is today; Bee II, VT 100 Rabbit, Cheetah SP, Rhino 200 Sp and Mammoth SP. Truly an accomplishment and one I am proud to say " I was a significant part of." Anita and I look forward to marketing Jet Central turbines and products as well as all other lines carried. We will attend the same show schedule as vendors. Look for the new Jet Central USA banners. . .we look forward to continued relationships with customers past, present and future. . .doing business with a smile and a handshake.
Jose, we wish you well. . .
Sincerely,
Eric Clapp
Anita Clapp
www.jetcentralusa.com
[email protected]
As you have read, I have retired. Anita and I have had hours of discussions regarding my employment with Jet Central and as well the future ahead. We reached the conclusion that retirement was on the table. . .but not retirement as most know it. I simply can not walk away from an industry that I not only love, but emotionally thrive on. That being said, we reached an agreement with Felipe and the management team of Jet Central to retire but continue on as an authorized dealer for Jet Central. This allows for the expansion of Jet Central USA. We currently are dealers for BVM, Skymaster Jets, X-treme Jets, Der Jet Models, Fei Bao Jets, Esprit Models and Cortex Demon gyros. The product line will continue to grow.
When I joined Jet Central almost 12 years ago, it was known as Artes Jets and we had only the Bee and Super Eagle. The product line grew to where it is today; Bee II, VT 100 Rabbit, Cheetah SP, Rhino 200 Sp and Mammoth SP. Truly an accomplishment and one I am proud to say " I was a significant part of." Anita and I look forward to marketing Jet Central turbines and products as well as all other lines carried. We will attend the same show schedule as vendors. Look for the new Jet Central USA banners. . .we look forward to continued relationships with customers past, present and future. . .doing business with a smile and a handshake.
Jose, we wish you well. . .
Sincerely,
Eric Clapp
Anita Clapp
www.jetcentralusa.com
[email protected]
Last edited by BluFox; 01-29-2015 at 02:00 PM.
01-29-2015, 02:18 PM
#3
To Jet Central Management:
You have some large shoes to fill with the retiring (if that was really HIS choice) of Eric Clapp. Eric was extremely supportive of his Jet Central customers and your product. Eric went the extra mile to keep keep guys in the air and flying. He is the reason that after being in the turbine arena of R/C models for 5 years I have haven't strayed from buying 9 JetCentral turbines during that time. What kept me from trying "brand X" was the quality of your product but also----and this IS very important---- was that after becoming acquainted with Eric if there was ever a problem or issue with a motor he would always respond and help without a bunch of runaround or excuses.
I guess what I'm saying is that I continued to purchase your product because of "the man behind the product". I have meet other people in your company and was impressed with their attitude and helpfulness but for a lot of us Eric is "THE MAN" behind Jet Central.
I have met Jose and have done some business with him in the past. If you have to have a replacement for Eric, then Jose is a good choice as my dealings with Jose have been pleasant. I wish him well as now he is "THE MAN" and I will have too develop a rapport with him. I'm looking forward too it and hoping the transition goes smoothly and in a positive direction.
Jose, wishing you good luck.
Eric, you will be missed!
Mike Saleeby
You have some large shoes to fill with the retiring (if that was really HIS choice) of Eric Clapp. Eric was extremely supportive of his Jet Central customers and your product. Eric went the extra mile to keep keep guys in the air and flying. He is the reason that after being in the turbine arena of R/C models for 5 years I have haven't strayed from buying 9 JetCentral turbines during that time. What kept me from trying "brand X" was the quality of your product but also----and this IS very important---- was that after becoming acquainted with Eric if there was ever a problem or issue with a motor he would always respond and help without a bunch of runaround or excuses.
I guess what I'm saying is that I continued to purchase your product because of "the man behind the product". I have meet other people in your company and was impressed with their attitude and helpfulness but for a lot of us Eric is "THE MAN" behind Jet Central.
I have met Jose and have done some business with him in the past. If you have to have a replacement for Eric, then Jose is a good choice as my dealings with Jose have been pleasant. I wish him well as now he is "THE MAN" and I will have too develop a rapport with him. I'm looking forward too it and hoping the transition goes smoothly and in a positive direction.
Jose, wishing you good luck.
Eric, you will be missed!
Mike Saleeby
01-29-2015, 02:58 PM
#4
Eric, this is Chic White. You were there for me during my rookie year and I thank you much. I now have my second Jet Central turbine, (Rabbit, Cheetah), because of you. My loyalty will also remain with you and the turbines you support. Thanks for sharing your time and your professional service to rookies like myself as well as to the established jet jockeys. Will walk up to you one day and say, "Thanks for the Christmas present". Retirement is but a word, sounds like you may be deeper into the turbine business based on the products you will now be supporting. Stay well and Stay safe. Chic
01-29-2015, 03:39 PM
#6
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: North Port,
FL
Posts: 1,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Redtail. . .thank you my friend. Looking forward to the first handshake of our future
George. . .thank you as well. As I said, check your six and keep an eye on Travis as well
Kind regards,
Eric
George. . .thank you as well. As I said, check your six and keep an eye on Travis as well
Kind regards,
Eric
01-29-2015, 03:59 PM
#7
My Feedback: (47)
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Saint Johns, Florida
Posts: 514
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jose Melendez from global jet club? Is he an employee of Global and how does that affect his ability to take on the workload required to handle all of Jet Central's business? Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds.
01-29-2015, 04:42 PM
#8
My Feedback: (2)
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: CORAL GABLES,
FL
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Eric, in my short time involved with turbines you have been a great help and always answered my questions with patience,for this I thank you personally. You very well know I have a couple Jet Central turbins and a couple of X brand turbines, you have been a true ambassador to this hobby. I say this because when ever I have had a question weather it be from a Jet Central Product or X brand you have always tried to help to the best of your ability without hesitation nor have you criticized the competition. This to me proved that you are gentleman and I am proud to consider you a friend ,I wish you and your wife the best .
P.S. I am sure we will speak soon and I will keep askig questions. LOL LOL
J.C. Alvarez
P.S. I am sure we will speak soon and I will keep askig questions. LOL LOL
J.C. Alvarez
01-29-2015, 04:44 PM
#9
My Feedback: (21)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Palm Bay ,
FL
Posts: 383
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi All,
First I would like to give many thanks to Eric for the many years of service that he provided with Jet Central USA and being extremely helpful every step of the way with everyone.
As as for me I'm am very excited to take on this venture as I love nothing more than to help everyone I can to be successful in the hobby that we all love.
For those who may be concern about me being with Global that will not change and I will still be here to answer any and all questions I can and for those I cant I will find the answer.
Again many thanks to Eric and I hope to be here to help everyone in this wonderful hobby that we all love very much.
First I would like to give many thanks to Eric for the many years of service that he provided with Jet Central USA and being extremely helpful every step of the way with everyone.
As as for me I'm am very excited to take on this venture as I love nothing more than to help everyone I can to be successful in the hobby that we all love.
For those who may be concern about me being with Global that will not change and I will still be here to answer any and all questions I can and for those I cant I will find the answer.
Again many thanks to Eric and I hope to be here to help everyone in this wonderful hobby that we all love very much.
01-30-2015, 05:49 AM
#14
Fair skies to you and Anita. You have been the model for people in your industry to match. Fast friendly service, quick response and quite simply....doing what was right for your customer. Jose will be a great addition to the Jet Central line. Look forward to seeing you at the next event.
01-30-2015, 06:49 AM
#15
My Feedback: (18)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: New City, NY
Posts: 3,021
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Eric,
Sad to see you step down from this end of the company but happy for you and Anita that you will still be involved with JC and be at the events with probably a little less stress. You have always been there when I needed support and that has what kept me a loyal JC customer. See you at the next event.
Sad to see you step down from this end of the company but happy for you and Anita that you will still be involved with JC and be at the events with probably a little less stress. You have always been there when I needed support and that has what kept me a loyal JC customer. See you at the next event.
01-30-2015, 08:57 AM
#16
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: North Port,
FL
Posts: 1,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tom & Marty. . .Thank you both for your kind words. . .the next chapter in our life has begun. The Jet Central Dealer program was a natural fit as it allows Jet Central USA to add different product lines. I am in my office and loving it. . .See you at Florida Jets, Mississippi Afterburner, First in Flight, VA Jets, Jets over Kentucky, Super Jets South and few others. Look for the new JET CENTRAL USA banner.
Sincerely,
Eric & Anita Clapp
Sincerely,
Eric & Anita Clapp
Last edited by BluFox; 01-30-2015 at 10:58 AM. Reason: spelling
