There was an annual heli event in Detroit on 25th to 27th/June. Here is a report from Scott.New Team JR/Horizon member "Big D" Darrell Bell put on another annual heli event in Detroit. The field is nice with 3 flight lines. About 110 pilots attended including many well known heli pilots representing most heli brands. Event was 3 days of general flying and demos. I did some setups for people and allowed some pilots to fly my Vibe 90SG heli. This went well until during one flight with another pilot at the controls it boom struck and crashed! Turns out it was older O-ring dampeners and this probably allowed too much blade movement. Damage was not too bad,and even though there was a crash, those who tried it really liked how it flew! I also flew Super Gracy with SY90 and flybarless Vibe 90SG. Flybarless helis are becoming very popular, and there were many types at this event. Most pilots had JR servos, JR or Spektrum radios, and about 50% nitro, 50% electric helis. Seems most pilots like Nitro for bigger helis since it is less charging and batteries to carry around. Nitro was more popular for 90 size 3D helis. A great event, relaxed atmosphere with good friends and pilots.
Thank you Scott!
