"HeliFUN" - It's ALL About Helis and Having FUN - Fri May 15th to 17th - Hurlock, MD.

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Many of us have never heard of these guys before, but they have some really cool stuff!

They mainly make skins for just about everything - Helis, trucks/ buggys/ cars, pit boxes, chargers, radios, power supplys, pit chairs, and even MP3 players and cell phones (and more).

They also have cool pit mats, gloves, apparel... and the lists goes on and on.

The designs of the skins are very cool... including skins in the warbird style.

For Helis they make skins for Trex, Thunder Tiger, and the Blade brand helis... with more coming soon.

They are sponsoring with 3 skins for the T500, 1 for the T600N, and 1 for a Raptor 30/50. They also sent 2 of their 20"x30" Pit Mats (these are nice, have places around the edges for screws and stuff), and 2 of their Gear Bags. It totals to $425.00 in prizes.

There is a ton to look at… at:

http://upgrade-rc.com

"Thanks Wayne!!"

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Matthew started this company because he got tired of regulators burning up on him.

With his engineering background he decided to make regulators for himself - but then pilots he flew with started wanting them. Next thing he knew, he had a business going.

These guys make 2 adjustable 4.8v to 8.5v 18A max regulators (with 5v for the RX and/ or the gyro & the tail servo), a 6v 18A max with separate 5.1v for the gyro/ tail, and even a switchable on-board glow driver.

Matthew wanted to attend HeliFUN in the worst way, but he is to busy working to keep up, and is in the middle of a new design for a new on-board glow driver.

They are sponsoring with 2 regulator bundle packs... that have 1 ccpm regulator, 1 servo wrap kit, and 4 female deans compatible connectors.

You can check them out at:

http://www.perfectregulator.info

"Thanks Matthew!!"

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RC Bearings has a ton of bearings on their website.

Whether you are looking for bearings for your heli chassis, the motors on your helis & planes, an electric motor, or even just need a single bearing - it's all there!!

They are sponsoring with a full set of bearings for a Trex450, a full set for a Raptor 30/50, 2 full sets for the OS 50hyper, and 2 full sets for the OS 91SZ.

Need a bearing? Go to:

http://www.rc-bearings.com

"Thanks Paul !!"

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Last year we were fortunate enough to have them feature HeliFUN in the magazine.

I so wanted to get them on board as a sponsor this year!

This is the best magazine in our hobby... bar none! They feature heli reviews, product reviews, flying articles, setup articles, build tips, how tos, the new heli products coming out, and so much more.

They are sponsoring with five (5) free one year subscriptions, apparel, hats, and free copies of the magazine.

There are also free heli & product reviews, tips, and how-to articles available on their website:

http://rchelimag.com

"Thanks Mike!!"

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There are some more coming on board. Will let you know the exact details, as soon as I do.

Thanks Guys!!
Brent

[nabbik]

hi everyone,
im new to this hobby sorta, had my heli for 7 yrs but had a child 6yrs ago so well they didnt go together, my heli sat for that time and now im starting to get back into it. just got a raptor 50 titan and wow impresive over a 30 raptor. i never joined a club ,im used to learning on my own. but would like to meet others that could help me out to learn.

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come on out and enjoy the fun

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Welcome Aboard to Horizon Hobby!!

Horizon is sponsoring HeliFUN with a BLADE mCX RTF heli by E-flight.

Allot of us already know about this cool heli, but for those that don't:

The Blade® mCX is an ultra micro-sized version of the Blade CX/CX2, offering first-time pilots the ability to learn how to fly with ease and experienced heli pilots the ability to fly anytime, anywhere indoors. The Blade mCX offers unsurpassed stability and incredible control through the coaxial, counter-rotating head design and Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM2™ control.

Check out the Blade mCX here:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=EFLH2200

"Thanks to Everyone at Horizon!!"

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This year they are sponsoring with three (3) 2200 3S 25C battery packs!!

If you are not familiar with these packs, they are manufactured in ISO9001:2000-certified facilities to ensure the highest quality. They are known to allow a deep discharge, with-out damage to the battery.

You can see their extensive line of batteries here:

http://www.airthunder.com

"Thanks to Everyone at AirThunder!!"

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Robin saw a need in the marketplace, and then set about to produce a product to fill that need. He is manufacturing “Heim Joints - Chinese Weights" for the tail rotor grips for numerous heli brands.

If you are not familiar with "Chinese Weights" - the simple explanation is that they are designed to counter balance the tail rotor blade grips... so the tail works more effectively.

With these weights installed; the tail is more responsive and tracks better, and there is way less load on the tail servo while doing so (these also allow you to use a smaller less expensive servo for the tail).

Robin is sponsoring with 8 sets of Heim Joints/ Chinese Weights - 2 for Trex 250, 3 for Trex 450 SEV2, 1 for Trex 500 with Align metal grips, 1 for Trex 600 with Align metal grips, 1 for Trex 700 with Align metal grips.

He will also be displaying and selling his products at HeliFUN

"Thanks Robin!!"

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They are sponsoring HeliFUN with three of their highly rated OUTRAGE Battery Packs; two 2200 3S 25C packs, and one 2500 6S 25C pack!

I have one of their 6S packs, and "I Love it"!!

Check out their Helis, batteries, motors, mufflers, servos, and tons of other stuff here:

http://www.outragerc.com

"Thanks Greg!!"

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They are sponsoring HeliFUN with a $50.00 Gift Certificate that is good for anything on their website.

Since 1987, one of their primary goals at the Boca Bearing Company has been to maintain the world's largest inventory of miniature bearings in all of the most popular metric and inch sizes. Currently, Boca Bearing has over 3000 different sizes and well over 2 million items in stock.

Check them out here:

http://www.bocabearings.com

"Thanks to Everyone at Boca!!"

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If you haven't checked out the HeliFUN website's Sponsors/ Raffle page in awhile - it is looking pretty cool

The full list of the Sponsor's raffle prizes are there. Just a couple more sponsors to go.

So far there are over $6,000.00 worth of prizes in the raffle prize pool... including 7 helis.

Check it out here:

http://www.helifun.org/sponsors.shtml

Thanks - Brent

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Woo-Hoo.......One week to go.....Saturday....Heli's,......Can't wait....

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Hi Guys!

Just got off of the phone with Erwin at RC Hobbies and More... and he is getting pumped up about getting to HeliFUN and seeing you guys.

So in the conversation he mentioned that he would like to do some more with his sponsorship of the event. Check this out... he is adding a MSH Protos 500 to the raffle prize pool... on Top of the $200 in Gift Certificates he has already donated!! How Cool Is That!!!

These guys are a true success story. Since 1994 when they started with 1,500 sq ft... up to now with a 7,000 sq ft store ... they have become the largest hobby retailer in the upper North East (and are even working hard on an improved website).

Right now those guys are in the middle of packing a ton of heli stuff into the trailer, to bring to the event.

Thanks Erwin - Very Cool !!

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They are sponsoring with the Hirobo heli that they just launched, the brand new Hirobo SDX!!

This is the new Hirobo 50 size heli. It is getting "Great" reviews on the forums, from those lucky few Pilots that have one so far!!

It is a "ground up newly designed" heli based on the competition winning Turbulence... and like the Turbulence, has a very precise, solid, and completly adjustable head for 3D to F3C.

Check it out... there's Lots more technical info at:

http://www.modelrec.com/search/product-view.asp?ID=9251

"Thanks Greg, Mark, and Everyone at MRC!!"

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I feel a huge sense of gratitude to the Sponsors for believing in you guys, and the event!!!

From our Primary Sponsor... HeliWholesaler/ Jeff Green stepping up at the start to make it all real with the Trex700 (and all of the tons of other stuff he has put up, that adds up to $1600)... all the way down to now with MRC coming aboard big time with the SDX!

The raffle prize pool is now at $9,145.00... and am still talking to a couple of more sponsors.

Just as an FYI... for those not following it... the SDX makes 9 helis:

Our Primary Sponsor/ HeliWholesaler - a Trex 700... along with blades/ Pilot's choice of size

G Force Hobby - Trex 600

MRC/ Hirobo - the new SDX

Starwood Models - two Scale RTF 30 size Agusta 109s... one painted Coast Guard... one not painted

RC Hobbies and More - an MSH Protos 500

Hobby Hut - the brand new Trex 450 - Super Pro Combo

HeliMax - a coaxial Novus CX

Horizon Hobby - a coaxial Blade mCX

There are lots of prizes... and everyone has a Really good chance at winning something. That's the best part!

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Grab your cameras and camcorders.

The website's photo/ video Gallery is really easy to upload photos and videos into. The software works as easily as it is for you to download them from your camera to your computer.

Literally... a couple of mouse clicks... and you have your very own personal gallery under your name.

The photos and videos are "by far" the most viewed content of the website. How cool would it be to have over 500 photos again this year, for everyone to see

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Now that was FUN!!

Sorry for being so late in posting... catching up on sleep and work

SO MANY people to thank!!! So many that make an event like this what it is.

First... a Special heartfelt "THANKS" to everyone that came out!! Beginner to Pro - it was neat to see everyone interacting!! A huge goal was to have a relaxed event where no one left as a stranger... and I think you nailed it. Thank You!

It is the People that make HeliFUN fun!! From the start to the end... "was it ever COOL to hang out together!!!"

"THANKS" to the guys from my second club - Delaware Heli Association!! Eric, Dave, Bill, Tommy, Brian - thanks for chipping in when ever you saw a need for it!! Wendy - I owe you a bunch!!! Man did I lean on you - "thank you" Special Lady!!

Katherine & Terry - you guys are truly special people... and to take care of us all like you did, was beyond words. Thank You So Much!!!

John Ott - from not knowing each other before, your see it and get it done help was a nice surprise... "Thanks so much"!!

Mark S - will you MC again next year? "thanks Mark!"

Rick, AJ, and Mark - that Engine Tuning Clinic was REALLY really good!! Bill, Jeff, and Dave - Great job on the SetUp Clinic. Dave... nice setup doc you handed out... truly!!!!

"Thanks" to our club for the terrific food and all the help!!! Matt & Terry - you guys are the food Masters

Wanted to give a special "thanks" to David Henry, Jack Stovall, Lee Stevens, Ray Payne, Dan Goslee, Jack Upchurch, and Eric Johansson for manning the booths and helping on the contests and raffle!!! "Thanks you guys"

A "VERY SPECIAL" THANKS to the Sponsors!!! Man did they come through. Their financial help will make this event even bigger and badder for next year. Please remember to thank them if you happen to talk to them!!

To Jeff Green and HeliWholesaler - It was a privilege to work with you!!

The Upload Applet for the HeliFUN Gallery on the website is working now. Please Upload your photos and videos

It is just a matter of setting up an account (easy) and then loading them up... literally "drag and drop" (http://helifun.org/gallery2/v/2009/)

Brent

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Hi Everyone,

Took a little bit of time, but now all of the photos and videos shot by the Pilots attending, are up in the Gallery on the HeliFUN website:

http://helifun.org/gallery2/v/2009/

There are 1175 photos, and 36 videos.

"THANK YOU" to Rich, Drew, and Floop for the great videos (check out the HeliFUN Teaser in Rich's album) - and Jan, Nathaniel, and Raymond for all of the great photos!!!!

If you were having trouble playing Rich's videos before, check them out again, they are now in a Flash player format.

I have been asked for Dave William's very cool Heli SetUp Doc a couple of times since the funfly. If you want a copy also, PM me your email address... and I will send it out to you. It is a Word Doc.

Enjoy!

Brent