Jim was a lovely bloke. Jim, Stephen and I often flew early in the mornings to Sussex for breakfast. Jim would insist on flying in formation back to Newton.
(He thought he was a Blue Angel)
I will remember him as the generous and laid back Ultralight pilot who allowed me to park my Trike in his hangar when I first moved to the US. I'll remember all the fun flights we took together. But mostly, I'll remember Jim as my friend.
Edi, We send our love and our thoughts are with you all.
Wendy and Tim
As I live in the UK I have only met Jim a few times on my trips to New Jersey but have a lasting memory of a very personable positive guy. Jim certainly seemed to enjoy his flying and I was lucky to have the pleasure of a few sorties with him.
With sincere condolences and kind wishes to the Austin Family, Steve
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. I only knew Jim for about a year when I began to fly trikes. After flying, I always loved sitting down at the Andover Diner and listen to his great flight stories while he enjoyed his favorite Apple Pie A la Mode. He will be missed.
Dear Austin family,
I was so sorry to hear the news. James,"Mr. Austin" was such a sweet man and such a great neighbor. I never remember seeing him without a smile on his face. He was always so friendly and caring.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will always be remembered fondly.
With Love,
Jill Green Seslowsky
Crescent Road : )
I was so sad to hear the news. He will be missed. We were so lucky to have such great neighbors. I will always remember going to the Austins on christmas when I was little. Peachie, Jim & Eileen...so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Jodi, Mchael and the little ones...Mikey & Marti
Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayer are with you. It was always good time at the Peach picnic and getting together as family.
Love Ruth (Eveland) and Jim
Our 30 year history is filled with 98% Happy Memories--We have missed Jeff and now we will miss Jim and always remember our very best neighbor for his kindness!
The Green Family
although we only knew jim for about 2 years we really enjoyed all the occasions in which we spoke with him at the airfield.His company and stories will really be missed and we will keep him in in our thoughts eash time we go to the airfield.
rich and sylvia
Very few times in your life do you meet a true friend. Jim and I spent a lot of time together both in the air and on the ground. My proudest moment was seeing him achieve his Sport Pilot wings, but I will always remember his answer to the question "want to go flying tomorrow" Jim only ever had one answer "What time!" To the best wing man a guy could ever have and a shining example of a wonderful husband, father and granddad.
Jim you will always be just off my right wing.
Stephen
I remember the time when I would come over for super after work and have chicken wings it was alot of fun every week. If I remember it was on Wed. night. Also remember when they brought the house. How times flys I wish that I would have spent more time with him. May God bless him for me. I was looking forward to come over to there new house and bring Jeremy and was thinking maybe Jimmy would teach him how to do plane but that will never happen. Life is too short and we must make the most of it
