Vol. 2 No. 2 DIRECT CONNECTIONFEBRUARY 1989 EDITOR: Mike Keville , 6618 Dashwood St.. Lakewood, CA 90713. (213) 804-4056
"KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND CIRCLE" -- an AMA—Chartered CONTROLINE Club.
IF IT HAS TWO WIRES ... IT'S GOT TO BE GOOD!
PRESIDENT: Don Repp MEETING NOTICE: THIRD Tues. (this month only).
VICE-PRES:That's February 21st. 7:30 PM, Anaheim Public
Randy Heydon Library on Euclid Ave., between Ball & Cerritos
TREASURER: Fred Brigeman Roads (next to fire station).
SPECIAL ISSUE
Back in early '87, MIKE FOX and DON REPP began local efforts to form a Controline club. Several of us saw notices in area hobby shops, and did a double-take: "Hey", we thought, "Controline people!". So we called 'em
Early meetings were held at a Jr. High school in Orange. About ten people showed up and then it began to grow. We moved our meetings to the present location in late '87, and the roster gets larger. C/L is alive-and-well! In fact, we've nearly out-grown the present meeting site (?). Guests continue to attend; many of whom become members. It's difficult to spend more than a few moments chatting with friends and associates at meetings --- it's tough trying to get a minute alone to welcome the new folks and to gather all the news everyone (thankfully!) wants to give us for this rag.
As a special service to our newer members, primarily those who aren't competition-oriented (or to those just learning to fly), this issue is devoted to introducing our-selves to you. Though we all look very busy and pre-occupied, please know that we're here to help. Your membership. is valued ... so be sure to ask if you need assistance or info on ANYTHING.
And so ... Meet the KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND CIRCLE _
John Anderson: Galaxy Model Products Pres., and photog who contributes to these pages.
Barry Baxter:
Top Combat E. OT Stunt flyer; Dist. 10 VP of MACA; likes Diesels;
sells OT Combat plans. Fred E. Patty Brigeman: our ,Treasurer,
Fred's into Silkspan & Dope; Patty is a new flyer & a great
helper. Al E. Tina Brush: Al's a master craftsman E. Stunt
flyer; Tina lends great support.
Dave Cam:
England's loss -- our gain. Another Combat ace; also likes Diesels
(of course). Scott Correa: New member:, Seen often at contests
and practice.
Tony Drago:
Partner in Control Line Classics. Contest Director; flies.
Racing & Stunt. Larry Foster: Joined in January.
Arrived from Tucson; knows his way around Stunt circles. Mike Fox:
Pilot, Fox-Repp,Racing Team. Contest Director; kit collector. "Our
Founder". Jason Fox: Sr. age category Racing pilot. Sells
the raffle tickets at our meetings. Russ Graves: Combat
and:Stunt; one of our more active members.
Bob Harkey:
Newlywed; should. return soon. Sport flyer who's always helping out.
Randy Heydon: Our VP. Advanced-category Stunter ... and
excellent Mouse Race pitman. Mike Keville: Editor, club
newsletter and PAMPA Stunt News. World's slowest builder. JoAnn
Keville: Contest Director and active flyer. Has "soloed"
several Girl Scouts. Dale Kirn: AMA Hall of Fame member. A
"legend" in Speed, Scale, and Monoline!
Bart Klapinski:
E*{iert-category Stunt flyer. Won '67 Nats; many other meets. C.D. &
a real leader. Kevin Kline: NeeCinfo. on Cox products?.
See Kevin. He's quiet, but helpful.
Jed Kusik: World-class FAI Team Race competitor; owner, Jed's Shade Canopies.
Dave Landis: Stunt flyer and judge. Always involved with club activities. Has great scrapbooks, too!
Morrie Leventhal:
The other partner in Control Line Classics. C.D./Racing Director,
many meets. Raffle Chm'n. Dennis Lien: OT Stunt and "80-mph"
Combat - great competitor; always out there.
Rick Loomis: Won Sr. Stunt, '67 Nats. Pending threat in "Expert". Judges many Stunt meets.
Mike Malcolm: Joined in January. Welcome, Mike!
Hulan Matthies:
Combat expert, has won "Bladder Grabber". Also holds "D"
Gas F/F National Record. John McCollum: Member, 1988 FAI T/R
Team that competed in Kiev. Always lends a helping hand. Dan
Mrozek: New member. Good builder, too, as seen at the last
meeting.
Don Repp: Our Prez. Pitman for Fox-Repp Team. Also flies 1/2A Combat -- shares everything.
Dave Rigby: New
member in Bakersfield. Combat flyer. Hope to see him down this way
for contests.
Joe Sansoucie: Professional musician. We never
see him, but he keeps mailing in his money. Hi Joe!
John & Tim
Sessums: Father/Son duo joined in January.
Cliff Silva:
Works at Frank's Hobby in Orange. We tease him a lot about getting out to fly! Ivan Sirota: Stunt Grunt in Valencia (you know:
Magic Mountain). Hope to meet him soon.
Kenn Smith: New member. Is producing kits of 1/2A Scale Racers.
Ernest VeGlahn:
Using "Bondo" cleaner on your model? It probably came from
Ernie. A "good guy". Tom Warden: "Continental"
designer, Stunt Expert, and master of the Aero Gloss finish.
Russ Wilcox: Getting back into it. Prediction: future Combat Star -- just watch!
Dave Williams: Has the "Need For Speed". One of USA's top 1/2A & FAI Speed flyers.
Dick Wolsey:
Stunt flyer, alternates between LA & his business in Mass.;
member of New Engl. Stunt Team. Greg Zajack: 2nd, Sr. Stunt,
'67 Nats. Now "hooked" again. Craftsman & excellent
flyer.
Have I forgotten anyone? If so, sincere apologies. Let me know