This is Steve Kaluf, Assistant Marketing Manager at Hobbico, showing off the new OS 105 engine that comes in two versions; with either a normal carburetor or a demand regulator system which supplies fuel under pressure to the carburetor for 3D flying. Hobbico is also carrying the complete line of Raptor helicopters, including the new […]

This is Kim Payne of Horizon Hobbies showing off the new Spectrum DX18 radio for those who need to operate more servos. Horizon also carries a complete line of Spectrum radios, receivers and servos. The newest additions to their ever-increasing line of products is the Spectrum AR7200BX receiver which has a built-in Beast X flybarless […]

Shanin Polce is proudly displaying the complete line of Thunder Power Lipo batteries, which have a higher energy density than any other battery on the market today. They also offer a complete line of chargers that will charge all types of batteries, all the way up to 14s. For more information visit their website at […]

Jeff Fassbinder is proudly holding the new TREX 700E DFC helicopter from Align. This is the latest in their 700 series of helicopters for either nitro or electric power. The DFC stands for direct flight control because the servo is mounted directly below the swashplate with direct control between the servo arm and swashplate, eliminating […]

This is Ryan Godberson and Marc Jensen of Byron Fuels. I have been using their 30% Rotor Rage Masters Blend fuel for several years in my 50 and 90 size helicopters with great success. They have recently introduced their new 15% Rotor Rage fuel for use in the new OS 105 and YS120 engines. This […]

This is Suzanne Lepine showing off the Hitec line of servos, radios and chargers. Their HS8000 series of servos feature high-speed coreless motors, titanium gears with ultra resolution and response. The HS9000 servos feature a Neu-Castle motor with low power consumption, combined with titanium and steel gears. Their Eclipse 7 Pro radio has a facelift […]

Here is Branden Taylor, Robert Ramsey and Art Vanden Berg of Skookum Robotics with their new SK-GPS, which is an addition to their flybarless flight control systems. This GPS system will allow your helicopter to autonomously hold a specific position and altitude, which is adjustable while flying. Also, should you get disoriented while flying it […]

When I saw this lineup of helicopters outside one tent I knew there was a group of real helicopter enthusiasts inside. Here is Ron Hughes, Mike Hamilton, Don Opplinger and Darren Berkey, and “friend”, all from the Wellsvillem KS area who belong to the Eagles Associates Kansas City Club and Franklin County Fliers. They wanted […]

One of the main IRCHA attractions is being able to talk with company representatives and pilots about their products, helicopter setup and flying techniques. This is the Thunder Tiger and Futaba Setup Clinic, which is one of the many clinics that were held throughout the Jamboree, where they welcomed pilots using any brand of helicopter […]

IRCHA also brings some interesting self-designed projects to marvel over. This is Jim Ryan from Cincinnati, OH with his counter rotating and inter meshing prototype helicopter. Jim not only designed this helicopter, but also made all the CNC parts, including the gears. He’s using a Spektrum receiver with Beast X and Digi-Mix 3 for control […]

This is Bill Pirschel of Mt Sterling, KY wrenching on his 30 pound Odyssey Turbine. Although turbine helicopters are quite expensive we’re starting to see more of them because of their reliability and in flight performance. Bill custom-made the rotorhead, tail rotor and frame and is using a Jakadofsky turbine producing producing 6 ½ hp.

Look at the smile on that face. This is Wayne Mason of Radcliff, Ky with his ultra life-like AH-64 Apache in 1/7th scale. This helicopter is 7 1/2 feet long and weighs 32 pounds, and is more scale and tricked out than the real one. Each pilot salutes and moves his head in sync with […]