Club Organization
OFFICERS
President
Chris Thompson
760-277-4680
Retired from the Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. (27 yrs) Marine Corps Veteran (6yrs)
Private pilot with Instrument rating. I’ve been flying RC for about 5 years. I love warbirds, scale planes, EDFs, gliders and aerobatics. Gas/Electric, glider-tow, I love it all.
Vice President
Joe Villareal
760-390-1470
Mr. Barbecue. You have got to taste the pulled pork and brisket!
Treasurer
Dave Ellis
818-383-6574
I flew mostly slope planes on and off from 1970 - 1990. Recently retired from Walt Disney Imagineering and got back into the hobby in 2017. (Such incredible advances in the hobby!) I scratch-built a parasol-wing 3-channel trainer to start with, and now have a couple of war birds, a Laser foamy, an Extreme Flight Extra, some Combat wings, an 11-foot sailplane, and a couple of tiny drones. I'm afraid to try helicopters - I'm sure that I would love it!
I love this club. It is chock full of super helpful, caring members willing to take time out of their precious flying time to help anyone enjoy the hobby more.
Secretary
Patrick Pranica
442-224-0032
RC interests are primarily scale electric airplanes and gliders. Currently have 20 years of projects cued up. So many airplanes, so little time! Retired senior television and film producer.
BOARD MEMBERS
Board Member
Scott Dedic
858-442-0388
I’ve been a member of the Palomar RC Flyers for about six years and this is my second term as a Board Member. I really enjoy flying rc helis and I’m currently the Helicopter Chairman.
Board Member
Don Davis
760-231-1670
Info coming soon
Board Member
Trent Stadick
n/a
Info coming soon
Board Member
Phil Kogan
617-306-7312
Info coming soon
COMMITTEES
Safety Committee
Safety Officer
James Christy
951-677-3555
Info Coming soon
Communications Committee
Newsletter Editor (Transmitter)
Joe Buko
n/a
Info coming soon
Website Manager
Richard Torres
n/a
Fell in love with the hobby several years ago. Started with the usual "I only need this ONE plane to learn to fly..." 20+ planes later I'm still learning to fly. WWII planes are by far my favorite but have jets and heli's as well.
Membership Committee
SPECIAL INTEREST CHAIRS
Board Member - Fixed Wing Chairman
Chris Avellino
n/a
Been flying for about 5+ years and absolutely loves the hobby. Private Instrument rated pilot and tries to bring that knowledge back into scale RC'ing. Favorite times are practicing a new maneuver or technique, and paying it forward to help others in their own journey and learning.
3D Pilot and flight instructor.
Board Member - Heli-Chairman
Chris Wilson
760-415-3833
Modeling since the days of .049 powered gliders to planes & helis. Founding member of the Huntsville Heli Flyers and recently re-discovering the fun of fixed wing flying again with my 80" Aeroworks profile plane...
Board Member - Drone Chairman
Doug Abel
619-599-6924.
Pop culture geek (I think the ugly sweater says it all), Tiny Whoop and FPV drone pilot, and legitimate mutant, I'm more than willing to help introduce people to the hobby and bring smiles to club members.
Sailplane Chairman
Jim Gallacher
n/a
Info coming soon