BILL NEFF 1967 - 1986 PILOT SLC DEN This is Carol (Shanklin) Neff (ex-FAL flight attendant 1973-76) and Bill Neff ( ex-FAL pilot 1967-86). We have 2 sons who are both airline pilots and our older son, Michael, builds and flys radio/controlled model airplanes. Merry Christmas, -Bill & Carol Neff (12/1/05) Some of you will remember Bill & Carol Neff ... the 'real' Frontier. Bill & Carol Neff's oldest son builds Radio Controlled airplane models and here is a video you might want to see on You Tube of his Frontier Super 80. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-97tIi_jcMA His name is Michael Neff. He is an F/O for America West/ USAir and their other son, Brandon, who flys for Continental runs the camera and helps him with the music and puts the videos on "You Tube." Michael has built so many radio controlled airliners from FAL, Texas Int., 747, braniff, etc... etc... etc... that he actually has about 20 videos on "You Tube." If you want to see all of them go to You Tube and then, type in his call sign: Neffwaffe -Phil Stallings (8/13/09) Thanks for the nice CV580 Article and photo that you printed in your most recent FL Newsletter about our sons, Michael and Brandon Neff. Congratulations on the anniversary of the FL Newsletter and thank you for always keeping the Frontier Family informed and still together!! -Bill and Carol Neff (10/23/09) Bill Neff was Best Man when Cheryl and I were married in 1971. He's retired from US Airways (AWA) and both his sons are pilots. One's with US Airways and the other Continental. The Neff Brother's have a host of remarkable Frontier R/C aircraft. -Billy Walker (7/24/10) Bill Neff's birthday is Jan 16 - they sent a photo of his cake. -Jake Lamkins (1/17/13) Facebook The APA email came out this afternoon about my Dad's passing. He had been battling a terminal disease for some time. The entire family knew the inevitable outcome of this ordeal and we are all glad his suffering is over. He lived, and died, on HIS terms. He didn't want a funeral or a formal memorial. All he asked is that friends gather for cocktails and to swap stories. We will be doing this on December 10 at the Neff family home here at Bourland Airfield near Fort Worth. Call me if you'd like to attend.... -Mike Neff (11/23/16) I was stunned and saddened when I saw your post. I shared it at the FL page. My sincerest condolences for yall's loss. Bill was a great guy and I always enjoyed seeing him and chatting with him. -Jake Lamkins (11/23/16) FLacebook Jake, my mom is working on an obituary to send you with all the details of dad's passing. Thanks, -Mike Neff (11/23/16) Ah Carol, My heart aches for you and the boys and his family and all his friends. I've had the blues ever since I found out a few hours ago. Thank you for sending the info and I will start building a memorial webpage for him. Perhaps I can help soothe the pain of all concerned when they know he lives on in our memories and on the internet. My heartfelt condolences, -Jake Lamkins (11/23/16) This has come as a shock! Bill Neff was a roommate for a while when we were based in SLC with the glorious ol' Frontier Airlines. He was an absolutely swell fellow. He was Best Man when Cheryl and I married in SLC April 8, 1971. I am sitting here all teary-eyed recalling some wonderful look-backs to those great days when our careers were fledgling. I will make every effort to be at Bill's services. -Billy Walker (12/23/16) RIP Bill, you will be missed. -Jim Haxby (11/24/16) A good friend,who I had lost contact with !! Safe trip WEST Bill !! -Ken Larason (11/24/16) Great guy and fun to fly with . -Ed Woodson (11/24/16) Enjoyed flying with Bill. Rest in Peace my friend. -Tom Robertson (11/24/16) Many Great trips with Bill on the 580. RIP and safe travels WEST -Frank Malone (11/24/16) I'm so sorry to hear that about him. -Sharon Bennett Jean (11/24/16) Prayers for his family and friends -Trish Swanson-Hawk (11/24/16) I enjoyed many a flight with Capt Neff, a super guy and a pleasure to work with. -Jim Patton (11/25/16) I loved flying with him.... He was one of those special Captains. -Penny Tritthart (11/25/16) See you next trip Captain Bill.. -Bonnie Dahl (11/25/16) So sorry to hear he too a nice guy so many going west, blessings to family. -Ruth Pitts (11/25/16) Another good guy gone! I'm hating this! I liked the heck out of Bill! Oh my, I enjoyed him so much!! So sorry and God Bless his family!! -Patricia Williams-harter (11/26/16) I hate hearing Bill passed away. He was always such a good guy to work with. RIP :-( -Karen Ward Berry (11/26/16) Captain Bill Neff RIP I'm hopeful you'll make this grand send-off to a terrific fellow aviator. Please mark your calendar for December 10th. Send to any of the Frontier or AWA folks on your list... I started to tear-up thinkin' my ol' friend was gone. Then I somehow was reminded he would not appreciate my gettin' all runny. The BEST we can do for Bill is to have a good time and tell some stories he helped create. I have some from when we were roommates. Then he became Best Man when Cheryl and I were married in SLC April 8th, 1971. He looked at me and said "Here I am helping you get married and you are tossin' me outta my home!" Bill wasn't a tall fellow physically, but he's always stood tall in my mind. No question the Captain enjoyed smooth air, warm-soft tailwinds, and a bright star to steer by as he lined up on Runway two-seven for his final flight... -Billy Walker (11/26/16) Well said, Billy. He was a great guy and will be missed. -George Fay (11/26/16) Celebration of Life Hangar Party for Bill Neff Jake---- Thank you for all your help!.... Could you please also post this: For those who can not attend our "Celebration of Life Hangar Party for Bill Neff", if, you could please email me (carolsneff@gmail) any short stories about Bill (& picture, if you have one) so we can also share it with others at our celebration. Thank you! Jake, here is his RV6 airplane that Bill built in the original FAL paint scheme. Thank you so much for all your prayers and concern. We will miss "Wild Bill." -Carol Neff and family (11/27/16) W A NEFF Pilot seniority date of 6/19/67 per the Sep 1986 FL/ALPA Seniority List. -Jake Lamkins (12/3/16) FLacebook - FL Club FLight West: Bill Neff SLC DEN pilot Bill Neff's memorial webpage has been posted at http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Bill_Neff.html -Jake Lamkins (12/4/16) Carol Neff Airpark Home For Sale Hello Pilots!— This is Carol Neff (Bill Neff’s wife) and with deep regret, I have just listed our dream airport home for sale….If you have any pilot friends who might be interested in moving to DFW, I would appreciate it, if you could pass this along! Thank you very much! (4/21/17) Michael Neff It was one year ago today that my Dad passed away in Texas. If there is a heaven for Frontier pilots, it's been a rowdy 12 months.... (11/21/17) Jack Ryan Bill was a cool dude. I admired him very much... he is missed. Michael Neff He was always fond of you, Jack! Jake Lamkins Great guy! Proud to be his friend. http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Bill_Neff.html (11/21/20)