My dad knew George Roos (Lawton, OK facility) and gave me my first FSI catalog when Lonnie and family took over. Lonnie was the face of FSI but his dad Harold was the money guy and Larry was a modest hard worker. Gary R and I visited Lonnie on the way to NARAM PA. He died shortly thereafter (Corvette crash). Lonnie (and Larry) were leaning against regulations and really had a major positive impact. Mike Berzynski (AVI) also wanted to make large BP solids, and did.

Our rocket club was a SAI dealer and I don't think we carried any motors from them. The nose cones were hardwood and at the time seemed over-heavy.

Funny story. On the way to see Lonnie I stopped at the local Raytown barber shop to get a haircut and chatted with them about the Reeses. They were totally dialed in. Went to Lonnie's house next.

Gary delivered composite G60's (poured, not cartridge loaded) for some movie deal.

Jerry