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.