News
FROM THE FIELD.
Recaps, previews, announcements, and stories from organizers across the platform. Long-form writing welcome.
RC Heli Events · May 26, 2026We're live — RC Heli Events is open for public beta
After months of building, RCHeliEvents.com is open to everyone. Here's what you can do today, and what's coming next.
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RC Heli Events · May 26, 2026Sponsors get a podium, not a footnote
The brands that back our events deserve more than a logo in the corner. Meet the new Sponsors section.
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RC Heli Events · May 26, 2026Every heli event in the country, on one map
Stop hunting across Facebook groups. See what's coming up, where — and register right from the pin.
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RC Heli Events · May 26, 2026Find a place to fly: thousands of fields on one map
A community-built directory of RC helicopter flying sites — searchable, mapped, and growing.
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RC Heli Events · May 26, 2026Put RC Heli Events on your home screen
Install the site like an app, get it full-screen, and switch on reminders so you never miss a registration.
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RC Heli Events · May 22, 2026Yes — you can register without paying yet
Cash, Venmo, check at the gate. Your spot on the roster is locked the moment you hit Submit.
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RC Heli Events · May 10, 2026Sponsor spotlight: Tarheel Lipo Co.
A pilot-owned battery shop running a brick-and-mortar in Greensboro since 2018.
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RC Heli Events · Apr 15, 2026Carolina Cup Speed Trial 2026 — preview
Speed-cup format returns to Piedmont this August. Electric and Nitro classes, prize pool from Velocity Blades + Tarheel Lipo, Friday practice + Saturday rounds.
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RC Heli Events · Mar 1, 2026Welcome to the new platform
After running events on Facebook events, spreadsheets, and Venmo for years, we're going all-in on a real registration platform built for our hobby — by one of our own.
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RC Heli Events · Sep 22, 2025Heliblast Carolina 2025 — what a weekend
Forty-two pilots, perfect Carolina weather, four sponsor contributions, and one unfortunate tail boom. Here's the recap.
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