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HeliStorm 2025 - Participant Registration

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THIS EVENT IS 100% FREE!

HeliStorm 2025 is an aviation event that will feature scale radio control pilots flying on the front grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. We expect full scale aviation organizations along with STEM students from the Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati areas.


  • We expect more than 100 pilots from around the world
  • Pilots who cannot bring aircraft can still register and participate in the planned activities
  • The world’s finest scale helicopter models
  • Workshops & industry panels
  • Dedicated 30' x 90' air conditioned pilot lounge
  • Flying skills competitions
  • Banquet and private tour in the museum (you can have a guest here)
  • Scholarships for top 3 Dayton-area STEM schools based on their attendance
  • Top industry suppliers
  • Registration is $165 for pilots (includes a whole bunch of stuff -- see the pricing tab) and $130 for non-flying pilots.
  • All proceeds go to the HeliStorm 501(c)(3) dedicated to the advancement of youth in aviation.


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If you have any questions about the event, visit HeliStorm on ScaleHeliPilot

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Event Dates
MAY
29
THURSDAY
to
JUN
01
SUNDAY
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Registration Closes
May 14, 2025 @ 6:00 am
Address
National Air Force Museum
Dayton, OH  USA
Summary Schedule
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MAIN SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 29
7:30 AM
Gates Open for Pilot Setup
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Pilot Safety Briefing
8:30 AM
Open Flying Begins
10:30 AM
Silent Auction Opens
Friday, May 30
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Pilot Safety Briefing
8:00 AM
Open Flying Begins
9:00 AM
Gates Open to Spectators
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Workshop: Patrick Leong - 3D Printing & Model Des
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Competition: Precision Hover - Rd 1
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Competition: Military Flight - Rd 1
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Demonstration: Hitec Flight Demo
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Workshop: Danny Melnik on Demon Setup
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Competition: Team Formation Rd. 1
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Competition: EMS Flight Rd. 1
1:45 PM to 2:30 PM
Workshop: Tyler Gray - Build & Setup Tips
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Workshop: Joel Rosenzweig - Tandem Setups
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Workshop: Hitec - GPS & Servo Tech Updates
5:30 PM
Gates Close to Spectators & Flying Ends
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pilot Pizza Party
Saturday, May 31
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Pilot Safety Briefing
8:00 AM
Open Flying Begins
9:00 AM
Gates Open to Spectators
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Workshop: Tim DiPeri - Kontronik Motors & ESC's
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Competition: EMS Final Round
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Demonstration: Roban Flight Demo
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Competition: Team Formation Final Round
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Workshop: Danny Melnik - Jeti Radio Round-Up
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Competition: Military Flight Final Round
1:45 PM to 2:30 PM
Workshop: Mark Smith - Riveting Rivets
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Competition: Precision Hover Final Round
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Workshop: Peter Jakadofsky Talks Turbines
5:00 PM
Silent Auction CLOSES!
5:30 PM
Gates Close to Spectators & Flying Ends
6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
After-Hours Pilot Banquet & Museum Tour
Sunday, June 01
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Pilot Safety Briefing
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Open Flying
12:00 PM
Event Closes & Teardown Begins
Selection Options
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REGISTRATION RESERVATION
Flying Pilot Registration
Flying Pilot Registration
$ 165.00 
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  • ALL PROCEEDS GO TO RUN THE EVENT AND TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE 501(c)(3) CHARITY DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF STUDENTS IN AVIATION.
  • Reserved 10x20 flight line tent area (you can buy more)
  • Full access to Private Pilot Lounge
  • Full access to workshops
  • Flying from Thursday, May 29th-June 1st
  • One ticket to private museum tour & banquet
  • One ticket to Friday night pizza gathering
  • May compete in any of the competitions below
  • Free entry in Pilot Poker competition
  • Pilot swag box
 
Non-Flying Pilot Registration
Non-Flying Pilot Registration
$ 130.00 
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  • ALL PROCEEDS GO TO RUN THE EVENT AND TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE 501(c)(3) CHARITY DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF STUDENTS IN AVIATION.
  • Full access to Private Pilot Lounge
  • Full access to workshops
  • One ticket to private museum tour & banquet
  • One ticket to Friday night pizza gathering
  • SHP Water Bottle
  • SHP Flight Log Book
 
Non-Pilot Guest
Non-Pilot Guest
FREE! 

Select this option if you are not a pilot but wish to attend the banquet (but not have access to Pilot Lounge).
 
Media Access
Media Access
FREE! 

Must be approved after registration.
 
 
Flying Competitions
Specialty Flight: Military
Specialty Flight: Military
FREE! 
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Specialty military flight competition. Rules and judging criteria to be announced. Award given solely on flying (no static scoring).
 
Specialty Flight: EMS
Specialty Flight: EMS
FREE! 
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Specialty EMS/Fire flight competition. Pilot can do bambi bucket, winch work, or other operations in flight. Rules and judging criteria to be announced. Award given solely on flying (no static scoring).
 
Team Formation
Team Formation
FREE! 
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Teams of 2 or 3 can compete. Rules and judging criteria to be announced. Award given solely on flying (no static scoring).
 
Precision Hover
Precision Hover
FREE! 
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10-15 second in 0-90-270-360 orientations. Rules and judging criteria to be announced. Award given solely on flying (no static scoring).
 
 
Space & Tent Rental
10 x 20 (deep) Pit Spaces - Choose your location!
10 x 20 (deep) Pit Spaces - Choose your location!
$ 50.00 
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You get ONE 10x20 pit space is included in your registration!
 
Extra 10 x 20 (deep) Pit Space
Extra 10 x 20 (deep) Pit Space
$ 75.00 

To purchase extra pit space, use this menu and pick your spot.
 
10 X 10 Tent Rental
10 X 10 Tent Rental
$ 125.00 
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One pilot space is 10 x 20 (deep) so you will need two of these to cover the space.
 
20 X 20 Tent Rental
20 X 20 Tent Rental
$ 350.00 
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If you plan to reserve TWO 10x 20 spaces, you can save money with a single 20 x 20 tent.
 
10 X 20 Tent Rental
10 X 20 Tent Rental
$ 200.00 
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One pilot space is 10 x 20 so this option will save you money!
 
 
INCLUDED SHIRT - CHOOSE SIZE
Included HeliStorm Polo Shirt
Included HeliStorm Polo Shirt
FREE! 
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Embroidered Scale Heli Storm 2025 shirt.
 
 
PILOT POKER GAME
FREE Pilot Poker Flights
FREE Pilot Poker Flights
FREE! 
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Pilot poker is easy to play. After each flight on Friday and Saturday, bring your QR code (on your badge) to the Pilot Lounge and have it scanned. Each flight earns you ONE card. After 5 cards, you are done! At the banquet, groups of 10 players will each get their hands. After each group gets a winner, the winners will play off for the prize. The grand winner gets a custom ScaleHeliPilot set of casino poker chips and cards in an aluminum case!
 
 
Additional Options
Private Museum Tour & Banquet Ticket
Private Museum Tour & Banquet Ticket
$ 65.00 
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Saturday Night! This banquet and private tour will knock your socks off, even if you have visited the museum before! One ticket is included free with your registration. You may purchase additional private tour and banquet tickets for people 16 years and older accompanying you.
 
Pizza Party Ticket
Pizza Party Ticket
$ 15.00 
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FRIDAY NIGHT! Pizza from Cassano's in the Pilot Lounge.
 
ScaleHeliPilot Log Book
ScaleHeliPilot Log Book
$ 5.00 
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Perfect for tracking electric or turbine flights on multiple models. When it comes time to sell your model, you’ll have great records!
 
ScaleHeliPilot Water Bottle
ScaleHeliPilot Water Bottle
$ 22.50 
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This double insulated bottle is great at the field or anywhere else. Keeps water cold or hot!
 
ScaleHeliPilot Hat
ScaleHeliPilot Hat
9/25 LEFT $ 20.00 
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Comfortable, adjustable hat with embroidered ScaleHeliPilot logo.
 
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