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WORLD CLASS MODELS & PILOTS, STUDENTS & AVIATION PROFESSIONALS

WORLD CLASS MODELS & PILOTS, STUDENTS & AVIATION PROFESSIONALS

WORLD CLASS MODELS & PILOTS, STUDENTS & AVIATION PROFESSIONALS

WORLD CLASS MODELS & PILOTS, STUDENTS & AVIATION PROFESSIONALS

It's all about

Aviation

It's all about

Aviation

It's all about

Aviation

It's all about

Aviation

HeliStorm 2025 is about aviation. Our aim is to introduce STEM students and faculty to the amazing world of scale radio helicopters and invite aviation industry partners into that realm so that all three groups (pilots, schools & aviation professionals) can work together to foster growth in full scale aviation by way of model aviation.

Students, spectators and media will be treated to a world class display of radio control helicopters with opportunities to meet the builders and pilots of these amazing machines. Members of the aviation profession will be able to meet the next generation of pilots, engineers, & mechanics.

We are proud to have, as sponsors, the TOP 2 helicopter manufacturers in the world!

DeepDive Podcast

HeliStorm 2025 - An Immersive RC Experience

November 17, 2024 • Michael • Season 3, Episode 6

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THE INDUSTRY'S BEST

THE INDUSTRY'S BEST

THE INDUSTRY'S BEST

THE INDUSTRY'S BEST

Special guests+

Speakers

Special guests+

Speakers

Special guests+

Speakers

Special guests+

Speakers

Our list of special guests and speakers will grow as we approach the event!

  • Peter Jakadofsky

    SPEAKER

    Founder & CEO of Jakadofsky Jet Engines, Peter is traveling from Austria to deliver a fascinating workshop on turbines along with a brand new Pro 6000 engine (to be auctioned).

  • Sheldon Cohen

    GUEST JUDGE

    With 26 years of experience and more than 2,000 hours of photo/video flight time, Bell Helicopter's Sheldon Cohen knows exactly what scale flight looks like. He will serve as one of our contest judges.

  • Matthias Strupf

    SPECIAL GUEST

    Owner of HeliClassics and widely regarded as the industry's top designer and builder, Matthias will be a newly minted citizen of the U.S. by event time.

  • Mark Smith

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Founder of HeliWorkshop.com, Mark is a U.S. Vario distributor (along with many other manufacturers) and expert in building, detailing and finishing scale models.

  • Danny Melnik

    Sponsor & SPEAKER

    CEO of Aeropanda, Danny is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Bavarian Demon. Danny will be conducting workshops on exorcising your demons!

  • Tyler Gray

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Owner of TGM, Tyler has 20 years of full scale helicopter maintenance and engineering experience and 4+ decades of modeling experience.

  • Joel Rosenzweig

    SPEAKER

    Founder of Helitronics and electronics wizard, Joel is recognized throughout the United States as one of top builders and pilots in our hobby.

  • Michael Kranitz

    Event founder & SPEAKER

    Founder of HeliStorm, ScaleHeliPilot, RCFlightDeck (now RCNation), RCPilot Mag and RCUniverse, Kranitz has 20 years of software innovation in our hobby.

  • Tim DiPeri

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Tim heads up Kontronik USA and will be talking all about Kontronik products and answering your questions during his workshop.

  • Patrick Leong

    SPEAKER

    Patrick is the founder of Minimatronix, which develops unique animatronic solutions. Patrick has more than 2 decades of experience in building and flying scale RC helicopters.

  • Peter Jakadofsky

    SPEAKER

    Founder & CEO of Jakadofsky Jet Engines, Peter is traveling from Austria to deliver a fascinating workshop on turbines along with a brand new Pro 6000 engine (to be auctioned).

  • Sheldon Cohen

    GUEST JUDGE

    With 26 years of experience and more than 2,000 hours of photo/video flight time, Bell Helicopter's Sheldon Cohen knows exactly what scale flight looks like. He will serve as one of our contest judges.

  • Matthias Strupf

    SPECIAL GUEST

    Owner of HeliClassics and widely regarded as the industry's top designer and builder, Matthias will be a newly minted citizen of the U.S. by event time.

  • Mark Smith

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Founder of HeliWorkshop.com, Mark is a U.S. Vario distributor (along with many other manufacturers) and expert in building, detailing and finishing scale models.

  • Danny Melnik

    Sponsor & SPEAKER

    CEO of Aeropanda, Danny is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Bavarian Demon. Danny will be conducting workshops on exorcising your demons!

  • Tyler Gray

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Owner of TGM, Tyler has 20 years of full scale helicopter maintenance and engineering experience and 4+ decades of modeling experience.

  • Joel Rosenzweig

    SPEAKER

    Founder of Helitronics and electronics wizard, Joel is recognized throughout the United States as one of top builders and pilots in our hobby.

  • Michael Kranitz

    Event founder & SPEAKER

    Founder of HeliStorm, ScaleHeliPilot, RCFlightDeck (now RCNation), RCPilot Mag and RCUniverse, Kranitz has 20 years of software innovation in our hobby.

  • Tim DiPeri

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Tim heads up Kontronik USA and will be talking all about Kontronik products and answering your questions during his workshop.

  • Patrick Leong

    SPEAKER

    Patrick is the founder of Minimatronix, which develops unique animatronic solutions. Patrick has more than 2 decades of experience in building and flying scale RC helicopters.

  • Peter Jakadofsky

    SPEAKER

    Founder & CEO of Jakadofsky Jet Engines, Peter is traveling from Austria to deliver a fascinating workshop on turbines along with a brand new Pro 6000 engine (to be auctioned).

  • Sheldon Cohen

    GUEST JUDGE

    With 26 years of experience and more than 2,000 hours of photo/video flight time, Bell Helicopter's Sheldon Cohen knows exactly what scale flight looks like. He will serve as one of our contest judges.

  • Matthias Strupf

    SPECIAL GUEST

    Owner of HeliClassics and widely regarded as the industry's top designer and builder, Matthias will be a newly minted citizen of the U.S. by event time.

  • Mark Smith

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Founder of HeliWorkshop.com, Mark is a U.S. Vario distributor (along with many other manufacturers) and expert in building, detailing and finishing scale models.

  • Danny Melnik

    Sponsor & SPEAKER

    CEO of Aeropanda, Danny is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Bavarian Demon. Danny will be conducting workshops on exorcising your demons!

  • Tyler Gray

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Owner of TGM, Tyler has 20 years of full scale helicopter maintenance and engineering experience and 4+ decades of modeling experience.

  • Joel Rosenzweig

    SPEAKER

    Founder of Helitronics and electronics wizard, Joel is recognized throughout the United States as one of top builders and pilots in our hobby.

  • Michael Kranitz

    Event founder & SPEAKER

    Founder of HeliStorm, ScaleHeliPilot, RCFlightDeck (now RCNation), RCPilot Mag and RCUniverse, Kranitz has 20 years of software innovation in our hobby.

  • Tim DiPeri

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Tim heads up Kontronik USA and will be talking all about Kontronik products and answering your questions during his workshop.

  • Patrick Leong

    SPEAKER

    Patrick is the founder of Minimatronix, which develops unique animatronic solutions. Patrick has more than 2 decades of experience in building and flying scale RC helicopters.

  • Peter Jakadofsky

    SPEAKER

    Founder & CEO of Jakadofsky Jet Engines, Peter is traveling from Austria to deliver a fascinating workshop on turbines along with a brand new Pro 6000 engine (to be auctioned).

  • Sheldon Cohen

    GUEST JUDGE

    With 26 years of experience and more than 2,000 hours of photo/video flight time, Bell Helicopter's Sheldon Cohen knows exactly what scale flight looks like. He will serve as one of our contest judges.

  • Matthias Strupf

    SPECIAL GUEST

    Owner of HeliClassics and widely regarded as the industry's top designer and builder, Matthias will be a newly minted citizen of the U.S. by event time.

  • Mark Smith

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Founder of HeliWorkshop.com, Mark is a U.S. Vario distributor (along with many other manufacturers) and expert in building, detailing and finishing scale models.

  • Danny Melnik

    Sponsor & SPEAKER

    CEO of Aeropanda, Danny is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Bavarian Demon. Danny will be conducting workshops on exorcising your demons!

  • Tyler Gray

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Owner of TGM, Tyler has 20 years of full scale helicopter maintenance and engineering experience and 4+ decades of modeling experience.

  • Joel Rosenzweig

    SPEAKER

    Founder of Helitronics and electronics wizard, Joel is recognized throughout the United States as one of top builders and pilots in our hobby.

  • Michael Kranitz

    Event founder & SPEAKER

    Founder of HeliStorm, ScaleHeliPilot, RCFlightDeck (now RCNation), RCPilot Mag and RCUniverse, Kranitz has 20 years of software innovation in our hobby.

  • Tim DiPeri

    SPONSOR & SPEAKER

    Tim heads up Kontronik USA and will be talking all about Kontronik products and answering your questions during his workshop.

  • Patrick Leong

    SPEAKER

    Patrick is the founder of Minimatronix, which develops unique animatronic solutions. Patrick has more than 2 decades of experience in building and flying scale RC helicopters.

LEARNING

LEARNING

LEARNING

LEARNING

Workshops

& Seminars

Workshops

& Seminars

Workshops

& Seminars

Workshops

& Seminars

Inside the air conditioned pilot lounge throughout Friday and Saturday, we will offer free workshops for all registered pilots (flying or non-flying), special guests and sponsors.

  • Jeti Radios

    Danny Melnik of Aeropanda will give you the latest in Jeti radio technology, including tips and tricks on your current radio.

  • Turbine Tutorials

    Peter Jakadofsky will give an inside look at turbine engines, ECU's and other secrets of turbines.

  • Tandem & K-Max

    Joel Rosenzweig will give a course on head setup for tandems and K-Max machines.

  • Riveting Rivets

    Mark Smith of HeliWorkshop will give you tips and tricks for making realistic rivets and panel lines.

  • 3D Print & Model

    Patrick Leong will provide an introduction course that covers the basics, choosing the right technology and 3D CAD models.

  • Kontronik Unleashed

    Tim DiPeri will answer questions and provide new product updates on the entire Kontronik line of products.

  • bavarianDemon

    Danny Melnik from Aeropanda will give insights to improve your setups by using your gyro and radio settings properly and efficiently.

  • Build and Setup

    Tyler Gray of TGM will go over tips and tricks during your build and overall setup.

  • Jeti Radios

    Danny Melnik of Aeropanda will give you the latest in Jeti radio technology, including tips and tricks on your current radio.

  • Turbine Tutorials

    Peter Jakadofsky will give an inside look at turbine engines, ECU's and other secrets of turbines.

  • Tandem & K-Max

    Joel Rosenzweig will give a course on head setup for tandems and K-Max machines.

  • Riveting Rivets

    Mark Smith of HeliWorkshop will give you tips and tricks for making realistic rivets and panel lines.

  • 3D Print & Model

    Patrick Leong will provide an introduction course that covers the basics, choosing the right technology and 3D CAD models.

  • Kontronik Unleashed

    Tim DiPeri will answer questions and provide new product updates on the entire Kontronik line of products.

  • bavarianDemon

    Danny Melnik from Aeropanda will give insights to improve your setups by using your gyro and radio settings properly and efficiently.

  • Build and Setup

    Tyler Gray of TGM will go over tips and tricks during your build and overall setup.

  • Jeti Radios

    Danny Melnik of Aeropanda will give you the latest in Jeti radio technology, including tips and tricks on your current radio.

  • Turbine Tutorials

    Peter Jakadofsky will give an inside look at turbine engines, ECU's and other secrets of turbines.

  • Tandem & K-Max

    Joel Rosenzweig will give a course on head setup for tandems and K-Max machines.

  • Riveting Rivets

    Mark Smith of HeliWorkshop will give you tips and tricks for making realistic rivets and panel lines.

  • 3D Print & Model

    Patrick Leong will provide an introduction course that covers the basics, choosing the right technology and 3D CAD models.

  • Kontronik Unleashed

    Tim DiPeri will answer questions and provide new product updates on the entire Kontronik line of products.

  • bavarianDemon

    Danny Melnik from Aeropanda will give insights to improve your setups by using your gyro and radio settings properly and efficiently.

  • Build and Setup

    Tyler Gray of TGM will go over tips and tricks during your build and overall setup.

  • Jeti Radios

    Danny Melnik of Aeropanda will give you the latest in Jeti radio technology, including tips and tricks on your current radio.

  • Turbine Tutorials

    Peter Jakadofsky will give an inside look at turbine engines, ECU's and other secrets of turbines.

  • Tandem & K-Max

    Joel Rosenzweig will give a course on head setup for tandems and K-Max machines.

  • Riveting Rivets

    Mark Smith of HeliWorkshop will give you tips and tricks for making realistic rivets and panel lines.

  • 3D Print & Model

    Patrick Leong will provide an introduction course that covers the basics, choosing the right technology and 3D CAD models.

  • Kontronik Unleashed

    Tim DiPeri will answer questions and provide new product updates on the entire Kontronik line of products.

  • bavarianDemon

    Danny Melnik from Aeropanda will give insights to improve your setups by using your gyro and radio settings properly and efficiently.

  • Build and Setup

    Tyler Gray of TGM will go over tips and tricks during your build and overall setup.

COMPETITIONS

COMPETITIONS

COMPETITIONS

COMPETITIONS

Flight skills

Competitions

Flight skills

Competitions

Flight skills

Competitions

Flight skills

Competitions

Full scale pilots will be judging our flying skills competitions. We are working on a relaxed rubric but the focus will be on realistic flying and hovering maneuvers.

Precision Hovering

Pilots will be evaluated on the precision of their hovering and transition into in all orientations (left, right, nose-in) over a central point.

EMS Flight

This is a freeform competition where pilots will be ranked based on their EMS flying. Can include bambi bucket, rescue line, or any other EMS function.

Military Flight

This is a freeform competition that rewards military pilots who demonstrate a variety of military helicopter maneuvers (e.g. attack orbits, strafing, etc.).

Team Formation

Teams of two or more helicopters (max 3 for safety) are judged on the coordination and scale appearance of their formations.

Precision Hovering

Pilots will be evaluated on the precision of their hovering and transition into in all orientations (left, right, nose-in) over a central point.

EMS Flight

This is a freeform competition where pilots will be ranked based on their EMS flying. Can include bambi bucket, rescue line, or any other EMS function.

Military Flight

This is a freeform competition that rewards military pilots who demonstrate a variety of military helicopter maneuvers (e.g. attack orbits, strafing, etc.).

Team Formation

Teams of two or more helicopters (max 3 for safety) are judged on the coordination and scale appearance of their formations.

Precision Hovering

Pilots will be evaluated on the precision of their hovering and transition into in all orientations (left, right, nose-in) over a central point.

EMS Flight

This is a freeform competition where pilots will be ranked based on their EMS flying. Can include bambi bucket, rescue line, or any other EMS function.

Military Flight

This is a freeform competition that rewards military pilots who demonstrate a variety of military helicopter maneuvers (e.g. attack orbits, strafing, etc.).

Team Formation

Teams of two or more helicopters (max 3 for safety) are judged on the coordination and scale appearance of their formations.

Precision Hovering

Pilots will be evaluated on the precision of their hovering and transition into in all orientations (left, right, nose-in) over a central point.

EMS Flight

This is a freeform competition where pilots will be ranked based on their EMS flying. Can include bambi bucket, rescue line, or any other EMS function.

Military Flight

This is a freeform competition that rewards military pilots who demonstrate a variety of military helicopter maneuvers (e.g. attack orbits, strafing, etc.).

Team Formation

Teams of two or more helicopters (max 3 for safety) are judged on the coordination and scale appearance of their formations.

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

Up For

Your Bid

Up For

Your Bid

Up For

Your Bid

Up For

Your Bid

We will conduct a 3-day silent auction with more than $60,000 in RTF helicopters & new merchandise! We will be adding more items so check back often!

  • Jakadofsky Pro 6000

    Retail Value: $6,000

    •

    New

    The most reliable turbine for scale helicopters. Someone will get a great deal.

  • Jeti DC-24 G2

    Retail Value: $2,450

    •

    New

    The latest transmitter from Jeti. New giant screen, aluminum carrying case included. Courtesy of Jeti Model USA.

  • Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N Turbine Jet ARF, 84"

    Retail Value: $1,600

    •

    New

    Even heli pilots (like Joel Rosenzweig) love this jet! Sponsored by Horizon Hobby.

  • HeliClassics Mi-24 Hind RTF

    Retail Value: $25,000

    •

    Used

    Built by HeliClassics own Matthias Strupf, this monster is a standout flyer and looker.

  • bavarianDemon Axon

    Retail Value: $384

    •

    New

    We have two of these units to auction. Courtesy of Aeropanda.

  • Vario 1/4 Scale Bell 206 RTF

    Retail Value: $8,000

    •

    Used

    Built by master builder, Mark Smith, this electric RTF is big and beautiful.

  • Futaba 16IZS Transmitter

    Retail Value: $800

    •

    New

    18-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter (Heli Version) sponsored by Futaba.

  • Roban UH-1 (orange door)

    Retail Value: $1,999

    •

    New

    800-sized UH-1 with the SAR orange door sponsored by MotionRC.

  • Kontronik Kosmik 250 HV-I

    Retail Value: $1,000

    •

    New

    This monster will work in large and small models. Courtesy of Kontronik USA

  • Vario Baby R-22 Full Kit

    Retail Value: $3,000

    •

    New

    Full kit with mechanics, rotorhead, blades. Just add electronics.

  • Spektrum 14ix Transmitter

    Retail Value: $950

    •

    New

    With a fast Android-powered touchscreen, the 14iX is a powerful and reliable transmitter. Courtesy of ScaleHeliPilot.com

  • Blade Fusion 360 BNF

    Retail Value: $450

    •

    New

    The Blade® Fusion™ 360 Smart helicopter is the perfect first high-performance collective pitch helicopter. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • Hitec RDX2 1000W

    Retail Value: $280

    •

    New

    AC/DC powerhouse to charge high-capacity battery packs at rapid rates. Courtesy of Hitec

  • Blade 230 S

    Retail Value: $280

    •

    New

    Learn to fly collective pitch helicopters with the Blade® 230 S. Includes the Spektrum DXS transmitter. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • S2100 G2 Smart Charger

    Retail Value: $180

    •

    New

    We have TWO S2100 Smart Chargers. Auto Charge simplicity, one-connection balancing, IC3® or IC5® output ports. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby.

  • bavarianDemon 3X

    Retail Value: $220

    •

    New

    Two units of this ultra-reliable and popular gyro will be up for grabs courtesy of Aeropanda

  • Futaba HC700 (3x)

    Retail Value: $270 each

    •

    New

    Three programmable HV brushless servos sponsored by Futaba.

  • Hitec AD380 Discharger & Analyzer

    Retail Value: $150

    •

    New

    Capable of discharging high-capacity batteries at up to 40amps/380 watts. Courtesy of Hitec

  • Blade Eclipse 360 BNF

    Retail Value: $500

    •

    New

    The Blade® Eclipse 360 combines a fully-molded EPO body with futuristic looks and a high-performance airframe. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • CGY 770R

    Retail Value: $420

    •

    New

    Gyro, governor & receiver combination flight control gyro sponsored by Futaba.

  • Futaba HT700

    Retail Value: $250

    •

    New

    Reliable and rapid firing tail servo sponsored by Futaba.

  • Jakadofsky Pro 6000

    Retail Value: $6,000

    •

    New

    The most reliable turbine for scale helicopters. Someone will get a great deal.

  • Jeti DC-24 G2

    Retail Value: $2,450

    •

    New

    The latest transmitter from Jeti. New giant screen, aluminum carrying case included. Courtesy of Jeti Model USA.

  • Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N Turbine Jet ARF, 84"

    Retail Value: $1,600

    •

    New

    Even heli pilots (like Joel Rosenzweig) love this jet! Sponsored by Horizon Hobby.

  • HeliClassics Mi-24 Hind RTF

    Retail Value: $25,000

    •

    Used

    Built by HeliClassics own Matthias Strupf, this monster is a standout flyer and looker.

  • bavarianDemon Axon

    Retail Value: $384

    •

    New

    We have two of these units to auction. Courtesy of Aeropanda.

  • Vario 1/4 Scale Bell 206 RTF

    Retail Value: $8,000

    •

    Used

    Built by master builder, Mark Smith, this electric RTF is big and beautiful.

  • Futaba 16IZS Transmitter

    Retail Value: $800

    •

    New

    18-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter (Heli Version) sponsored by Futaba.

  • Roban UH-1 (orange door)

    Retail Value: $1,999

    •

    New

    800-sized UH-1 with the SAR orange door sponsored by MotionRC.

  • Kontronik Kosmik 250 HV-I

    Retail Value: $1,000

    •

    New

    This monster will work in large and small models. Courtesy of Kontronik USA

  • Vario Baby R-22 Full Kit

    Retail Value: $3,000

    •

    New

    Full kit with mechanics, rotorhead, blades. Just add electronics.

  • Spektrum 14ix Transmitter

    Retail Value: $950

    •

    New

    With a fast Android-powered touchscreen, the 14iX is a powerful and reliable transmitter. Courtesy of ScaleHeliPilot.com

  • Blade Fusion 360 BNF

    Retail Value: $450

    •

    New

    The Blade® Fusion™ 360 Smart helicopter is the perfect first high-performance collective pitch helicopter. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • Hitec RDX2 1000W

    Retail Value: $280

    •

    New

    AC/DC powerhouse to charge high-capacity battery packs at rapid rates. Courtesy of Hitec

  • Blade 230 S

    Retail Value: $280

    •

    New

    Learn to fly collective pitch helicopters with the Blade® 230 S. Includes the Spektrum DXS transmitter. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • S2100 G2 Smart Charger

    Retail Value: $180

    •

    New

    We have TWO S2100 Smart Chargers. Auto Charge simplicity, one-connection balancing, IC3® or IC5® output ports. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby.

  • bavarianDemon 3X

    Retail Value: $220

    •

    New

    Two units of this ultra-reliable and popular gyro will be up for grabs courtesy of Aeropanda

  • Futaba HC700 (3x)

    Retail Value: $270 each

    •

    New

    Three programmable HV brushless servos sponsored by Futaba.

  • Hitec AD380 Discharger & Analyzer

    Retail Value: $150

    •

    New

    Capable of discharging high-capacity batteries at up to 40amps/380 watts. Courtesy of Hitec

  • Blade Eclipse 360 BNF

    Retail Value: $500

    •

    New

    The Blade® Eclipse 360 combines a fully-molded EPO body with futuristic looks and a high-performance airframe. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • CGY 770R

    Retail Value: $420

    •

    New

    Gyro, governor & receiver combination flight control gyro sponsored by Futaba.

  • Futaba HT700

    Retail Value: $250

    •

    New

    Reliable and rapid firing tail servo sponsored by Futaba.

  • Jakadofsky Pro 6000

    Retail Value: $6,000

    •

    New

    The most reliable turbine for scale helicopters. Someone will get a great deal.

  • Jeti DC-24 G2

    Retail Value: $2,450

    •

    New

    The latest transmitter from Jeti. New giant screen, aluminum carrying case included. Courtesy of Jeti Model USA.

  • Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N Turbine Jet ARF, 84"

    Retail Value: $1,600

    •

    New

    Even heli pilots (like Joel Rosenzweig) love this jet! Sponsored by Horizon Hobby.

  • HeliClassics Mi-24 Hind RTF

    Retail Value: $25,000

    •

    Used

    Built by HeliClassics own Matthias Strupf, this monster is a standout flyer and looker.

  • bavarianDemon Axon

    Retail Value: $384

    •

    New

    We have two of these units to auction. Courtesy of Aeropanda.

  • Vario 1/4 Scale Bell 206 RTF

    Retail Value: $8,000

    •

    Used

    Built by master builder, Mark Smith, this electric RTF is big and beautiful.

  • Futaba 16IZS Transmitter

    Retail Value: $800

    •

    New

    18-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter (Heli Version) sponsored by Futaba.

  • Roban UH-1 (orange door)

    Retail Value: $1,999

    •

    New

    800-sized UH-1 with the SAR orange door sponsored by MotionRC.

  • Kontronik Kosmik 250 HV-I

    Retail Value: $1,000

    •

    New

    This monster will work in large and small models. Courtesy of Kontronik USA

  • Vario Baby R-22 Full Kit

    Retail Value: $3,000

    •

    New

    Full kit with mechanics, rotorhead, blades. Just add electronics.

  • Spektrum 14ix Transmitter

    Retail Value: $950

    •

    New

    With a fast Android-powered touchscreen, the 14iX is a powerful and reliable transmitter. Courtesy of ScaleHeliPilot.com

  • Blade Fusion 360 BNF

    Retail Value: $450

    •

    New

    The Blade® Fusion™ 360 Smart helicopter is the perfect first high-performance collective pitch helicopter. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • Hitec RDX2 1000W

    Retail Value: $280

    •

    New

    AC/DC powerhouse to charge high-capacity battery packs at rapid rates. Courtesy of Hitec

  • Blade 230 S

    Retail Value: $280

    •

    New

    Learn to fly collective pitch helicopters with the Blade® 230 S. Includes the Spektrum DXS transmitter. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • S2100 G2 Smart Charger

    Retail Value: $180

    •

    New

    We have TWO S2100 Smart Chargers. Auto Charge simplicity, one-connection balancing, IC3® or IC5® output ports. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby.

  • bavarianDemon 3X

    Retail Value: $220

    •

    New

    Two units of this ultra-reliable and popular gyro will be up for grabs courtesy of Aeropanda

  • Futaba HC700 (3x)

    Retail Value: $270 each

    •

    New

    Three programmable HV brushless servos sponsored by Futaba.

  • Hitec AD380 Discharger & Analyzer

    Retail Value: $150

    •

    New

    Capable of discharging high-capacity batteries at up to 40amps/380 watts. Courtesy of Hitec

  • Blade Eclipse 360 BNF

    Retail Value: $500

    •

    New

    The Blade® Eclipse 360 combines a fully-molded EPO body with futuristic looks and a high-performance airframe. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • CGY 770R

    Retail Value: $420

    •

    New

    Gyro, governor & receiver combination flight control gyro sponsored by Futaba.

  • Futaba HT700

    Retail Value: $250

    •

    New

    Reliable and rapid firing tail servo sponsored by Futaba.

  • Jakadofsky Pro 6000

    Retail Value: $6,000

    •

    New

    The most reliable turbine for scale helicopters. Someone will get a great deal.

  • Jeti DC-24 G2

    Retail Value: $2,450

    •

    New

    The latest transmitter from Jeti. New giant screen, aluminum carrying case included. Courtesy of Jeti Model USA.

  • Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N Turbine Jet ARF, 84"

    Retail Value: $1,600

    •

    New

    Even heli pilots (like Joel Rosenzweig) love this jet! Sponsored by Horizon Hobby.

  • HeliClassics Mi-24 Hind RTF

    Retail Value: $25,000

    •

    Used

    Built by HeliClassics own Matthias Strupf, this monster is a standout flyer and looker.

  • bavarianDemon Axon

    Retail Value: $384

    •

    New

    We have two of these units to auction. Courtesy of Aeropanda.

  • Vario 1/4 Scale Bell 206 RTF

    Retail Value: $8,000

    •

    Used

    Built by master builder, Mark Smith, this electric RTF is big and beautiful.

  • Futaba 16IZS Transmitter

    Retail Value: $800

    •

    New

    18-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter (Heli Version) sponsored by Futaba.

  • Roban UH-1 (orange door)

    Retail Value: $1,999

    •

    New

    800-sized UH-1 with the SAR orange door sponsored by MotionRC.

  • Kontronik Kosmik 250 HV-I

    Retail Value: $1,000

    •

    New

    This monster will work in large and small models. Courtesy of Kontronik USA

  • Vario Baby R-22 Full Kit

    Retail Value: $3,000

    •

    New

    Full kit with mechanics, rotorhead, blades. Just add electronics.

  • Spektrum 14ix Transmitter

    Retail Value: $950

    •

    New

    With a fast Android-powered touchscreen, the 14iX is a powerful and reliable transmitter. Courtesy of ScaleHeliPilot.com

  • Blade Fusion 360 BNF

    Retail Value: $450

    •

    New

    The Blade® Fusion™ 360 Smart helicopter is the perfect first high-performance collective pitch helicopter. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • Hitec RDX2 1000W

    Retail Value: $280

    •

    New

    AC/DC powerhouse to charge high-capacity battery packs at rapid rates. Courtesy of Hitec

  • Blade 230 S

    Retail Value: $280

    •

    New

    Learn to fly collective pitch helicopters with the Blade® 230 S. Includes the Spektrum DXS transmitter. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • S2100 G2 Smart Charger

    Retail Value: $180

    •

    New

    We have TWO S2100 Smart Chargers. Auto Charge simplicity, one-connection balancing, IC3® or IC5® output ports. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby.

  • bavarianDemon 3X

    Retail Value: $220

    •

    New

    Two units of this ultra-reliable and popular gyro will be up for grabs courtesy of Aeropanda

  • Futaba HC700 (3x)

    Retail Value: $270 each

    •

    New

    Three programmable HV brushless servos sponsored by Futaba.

  • Hitec AD380 Discharger & Analyzer

    Retail Value: $150

    •

    New

    Capable of discharging high-capacity batteries at up to 40amps/380 watts. Courtesy of Hitec

  • Blade Eclipse 360 BNF

    Retail Value: $500

    •

    New

    The Blade® Eclipse 360 combines a fully-molded EPO body with futuristic looks and a high-performance airframe. Courtesy of Horizon Hobby

  • CGY 770R

    Retail Value: $420

    •

    New

    Gyro, governor & receiver combination flight control gyro sponsored by Futaba.

  • Futaba HT700

    Retail Value: $250

    •

    New

    Reliable and rapid firing tail servo sponsored by Futaba.

THE NEXT GENERATION

THE NEXT GENERATION

THE NEXT GENERATION

THE NEXT GENERATION

STEM

Scholarships

STEM

Scholarships

STEM

Scholarships

STEM

Scholarships

To inspire the next generation of modelers and aviation professionals, HeliStorm is awarding scholarships to the top 3 STEM schools in Ohio based on their attendance at the event! Students count as a single attendee, but educators and administrators count DOUBLE toward your award total. Register your school, students, staff and educators through the REGISTER button.

You can download a flyer here.

Prizes and respective sponsors:

First Prize - $2,500 | Seven Bridge Financial
Second Prize - $1,500 | Hitec RCD
Third Prize - $1,000 | Aeropanda

PILOT REGISTRATION

PILOT REGISTRATION

PILOT REGISTRATION

PILOT REGISTRATION

Fly or Don't Fly

But Don't Miss Out

Fly or Don't Fly

But Don't Miss Out

Fly or Don't Fly

But Don't Miss Out

Fly or Don't Fly

But Don't Miss Out

Registered pilots will receive a pilot package that includes:

  • 1 ticket to after-hours private museum tour and banquet

  • 1 ticket to Friday pizza party (in the pilot lounge)

  • 1 10 x 20 flight line space of their choosing (first come, first served).

  • 1 HeliStorm 2025 embroidered polo shirt (optional embroidered name)

  • 1 matte black Scale Heli Pilot insulated water bottle (these are great)

  • 1 Scale Heli Pilot flight log book

  • 1 HeliStorm branded insulated zip-up grocery bag

  • 1 deck of HeliStorm branded playing cards

  • Free entry into the Pilot Poker™ contest

  • Admission into the 90' x 30' pilot lounge and all workshops & refreshments

  • Non-flying pilots get the SAME package except for the pit space

Flying Pilots: $165
Non-Flying Pilots: $130

Flying Pilots: $165
Non-Flying Pilots: $130

FUN FLYING

FUN FLYING

FUN FLYING

FUN FLYING

Pilot

Poker™

Pilot

Poker™

Pilot

Poker™

Pilot

Poker™

Pilots who want to play will earn ONE playing card for each flight they take (max of 5 cards). At the banquet, every pilot at a table will receive their cards. The winner of each table will get 5 more cards until a single winner emerges. The winner receives a ScaleHeliPilot branded case with branded casino-quality chips and two decks of HeliStorm cards! The prize is a $345.00 value!

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE™

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE™

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE™

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE™

The Ultimate

Flying Venue

The Ultimate

Flying Venue

The Ultimate

Flying Venue

The Ultimate

Flying Venue

The front grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force™ will play host to the event. Pilots and vendors will be treated to a private tour and banquet inside the incredible museum. For a LIVE pilot map, click here.

The front grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force™ will play host to the event. Pilots and vendors will be treated to a private tour and banquet inside the incredible museum. For a LIVE pilot map, click here.

LOCATION

National Museum of the United States Air Force™
Map & Directions

LOCATION

National Museum of the United States Air Force™
Map & Directions

LOCATION

National Museum of the United States Air Force™
Map & Directions

Secure Your Space Now

Secure Your Space Now

The front grounds of the museum provide the perfect public venue for our pilots to put on a show. Registered pilots get a 10x20 space with room to park their rig right behind their space.

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The front grounds of the museum provide the perfect public venue for our pilots to put on a show. Registered pilots get a 10x20 space with room to park their rig right behind their space.

Secure Your Space Now

Secure Your Space Now

Secure Your Space Now

The front grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force™ will play host to the event. Pilots and vendors will be treated to a private tour and banquet inside the incredible museum. For a LIVE pilot map, click here.


WHAT ABOUT...

WHAT ABOUT...

WHAT ABOUT...

Questions?

Questions?

Questions?

Watch the explainer video to learn WHY the event is different from other RC events. For more information and questions, please visit the HeliStorm section on ScaleHeliPilot.com. Use the HeliStorm filter located on the right sidebar.

Watch the explainer video to learn WHY the event is different from other RC events. For more information and questions, please visit the HeliStorm section on ScaleHeliPilot.com. Use the HeliStorm filter located on the right sidebar.


WHAT ABOUT...

Questions?


Watch the explainer video to learn WHY the event is different from other RC events. For more information and questions, please visit the HeliStorm section on ScaleHeliPilot.com. Use the HeliStorm filter located on the right sidebar.

REGISTER TODAY

REGISTER TODAY

REGISTER TODAY

REGISTER TODAY

Register now →

Come fly with us

Register now →

Register now →

Come fly with us

Register now →


To partner with us, you're welcome to reach out at michael@helistorm.org.

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© 2024 HeliStorm, Inc. All rights reserved. HeliStorm is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit - EID: 93-3658778 | AMA Sanction: 16430