Larry, Mike and all,
Mark Smith is one great guy. I had a few dealings with him when I
lived in San Diego and was a member of TPG. Only thing I never got to
see was him flying sailplanes, just building kits by the hundreds at his
factory. He tried to do me a big favor once, just as I retired from the
fire service in 1989, I was trying to make a "cover" for a fire truck
model from a mold I had made, but it was not to be, it was something
like a [canopy] but was too tall for the stretch in the vac machine at
his factory. He tried at least 3 sheets of material and no charge.
One other thing most of you probably don't know, I'm sure Larry does,
Mark, many years ago was a member of TPG really promoted it and model
soaring, when he retired to do business in a big way, he built a trophy
for the TPG club to be a perpetual event every year for the outstanding
member of the club for each year, and you can not ever win it more than
once, that's about the only rule about it. It's called the "MODELER OF
THE YEAR AWARD" and is voted on by all members in attendance at the
annual meeting when officers are voted in. It is a spectacular trophy
for anyone who is awarded it at home or at the office.
I think Larry was awarded it once before I was in the TPG, not sure
of that.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mike, I don't know if you ever saw Mark fly at the Anaheim Trade Shows.
I was in High School at the time, and can remember Mark ending his
Windfree Demo by diving at high speed, at a spot 4 feet in front of him.
When the impact with his knees looked imminent, Mark would pull the
Windfree in to a graceful loop and and finish by catching the model at
waist height. I watched as many shows as I could, and can remember Mark
closing the gap to where the aiming point moved to very nearly the tows
of his sneakers. He would pull up in to a loop and lean back, one
handing the Orbit tranny to his right side. One mistake and a certain
trip to the reconstructive dentist would be a certainty. Mark is clever,
with a wide range of interests. You don't have to chat with him long to
realize that Mark is a guy that can really put Toy airplanes in to
perspective. Thanks for talking him in to the Muncie Deal, I doubt We
will get much sleep. Larry Working in Albuquerque this week, having
dinner with Taylor Collins.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thu, 7 Sep 2006 5:13 PM
Subject: RE: [RCSE] Re: Masters
That's what I'm talking about. any other memories out there. Mark did
comment to me something like "damn, I guess it's gone full circle. I
was one of the kids back then, now I'm an old fart" Of course I
reassured him that it was ok, since there are going to be a lot of old
farts out there ;-) BTW, does 42 count as old? I am sure I could be
considered by some to be a fart :-)
Mike (woooops) Smith, excuse me!
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [RCSE] Re: Masters
From: David Register <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thu, September 07, 2006 1:34 pm
To: [email protected]
******
....that I am not the only Smith on the Roster? Hope you guys remember
Mark Smith. Mark's Models & Dynaflight, previous National Champ, LSF
No.
19.....??? Ringing any bells out there? I am sure it is.
******
Also developer of the 'kiss and click' spot landing. Back some 35 or so
years ago when he was flying the Windfree in SoCal he worked out a way
to get time and spots at landing. Grease that little beauty in a
foot or
so off the deck and at the exact time, kiss the nose off the grass (or
dirt, or whatever), then bounce it back into the air and fly it into a
perfect spot without having to worry about the time. No skids, skegs or
anything. Just amazing coordination, timing and skill. First time I saw
that maneuver I recall a bunch of guys all gaping and muttering 'did
you
see that.......???'.
Awesome list for Masters. Hope you guys have a great time.
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