Mike Tallman, longtime Wichita controlline modeler, passed away Saturday September 26, 2015 at the age of 70 after a couragious battle with cancer.  Mike was a serious competitor and had been very active in C/L racing and combat up to the national level.  His modeling interests were broad.  He flew R/C, racing Q-500 and pylon, and more recently CD'd R/C slope racing contests.  He flew indoor F/F as well.  Along with Lew Woolard, he published his Spider slow combat design in Flying Models.  In the 70s, Mike flew team stunt with Lew Woolard flying opposing WWI monoplane looking models (Two for the Show, MAN).  Mike was a cornerstone of the Wichihawks controlline model airplane club.  He was generous with his time and experience and will be sorely missed by the entire Wichita modeling community. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Vernelle, a daughter, two grand-daughters, and other relatives.

A celebration of Mike's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 2, at West Evangelical Free Church, 1161 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS. A reception will be held following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Union Rescue Mission or Heart Ministries/Victory Village Christian Academy, P.O. Box 2068, Hutchinson, KS, 67504-2068. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com.

I flew both R/C and control line with Mike, and he was always a joy to be around. I will really miss him. He and his wife were two peas in a pod, and just the epitomy of what it means to be a modeler. Very sad news indeed.

Really sad news. Knew him from my combat days. Found these pics from the Riverside Nats in 77. RIP Mike.

Mike was always a good friend and a solid Control Line supporter in my four years in Wichita.
It was good to have Mike as your pit man.  He knew what needed to be done and how to get it done.

Among other things, he could change a HOT TeeDee .049 glow plug with his thumb and finger.