Passing of Karl Byam

[ProfromDover]

Just a heads up. Our friend Karl Byam passed away this past Monday. Karl owned Byam Propeller in Fort Worth, TX. Karl was ex USAF propeller repairmen (B-36, C-124, C-54, and misc. others), Worked for Jordan Sr. in San Antonio when he exited the USAF, then started up his prop shop in the corner of the old round top hangar at FTW Meacham (where the Vintage Flying Museum is located). I think I managed to get most of that correct.

I've known Karl for over 30 years. Karl put the C in curmudgeon, O in ornery, K in knowledgable and H in help you any way he could. He was a character and will be missed. His knowledge of propellers was unparalleled as far as I'm concerned.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/ob ... 175044848&

Here's to you Karl and I hope the fish are biting up where you're headed!

[K5DH]

Bill, you forgot one letter: Q for Quality. Sorry to hear of Karl's passing. He always treated us right at VFM. He will be missed.

[LadyO2Pilot]

Karl will be missed. He performed magic on some prop damage I had several years ago and was extremely fair in his pricing !!!! I have dealt with others in his place since that time. He has people in his shop that really believe in providing good service, imparting knowledge when needed and with conscientious care. Rest in Peace, Karl, and prayers for his family.

[phil65]

Didn't know him, but I see he was a fellow Bay Stater and won the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award...

R.I.P.

Phil