This is the premier WINTER Warbird event in the West!! Come and enjoy our beautiful, sunny weather at our newly renovated flying field. Lunch provided Thursday and Friday by the Sun Valley Fliers and for purchase from Big Brotha BBQ on Saturday. Be sure to attend the infamous "CREW De-BRIEF" Saturday night steak extravaganza!

Hotel information is located in the Documents section.

If you want to camp you need to contact me to make sure there is room. We have limited camper spots.

For more information, please contact the Event Director: John Gerhardt at winterwarbirds24@gmail.com

Scale radio control helicopters sit at the pinnacle of the RC world. Complex mechanically and challenging to fly, these models inspire excitement and curiosity from hobbyists and members of the public. HeliStorm will be the largest and most bespoke event of its kind in North America.

• More than 100 pilots from around the world
• 3,000+ spectators and members of media
• The world’s finest scale helicopter models
• Workshops & industry panels
• Dedicated pilot lounge
• Flying skills competitions
• Banquet and private tour in the museum
• Media coverage
• Top industry suppliers

Download the sponsor deck for more information

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
• Scholarships for top 3 Dayton-area STEM schools based on their attendance
• Top industry suppliers
• Registration is $150 for pilots (includes a whole bunch of stuff -- see the pricing tab) and $120 for non-flying pilots.

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

HeliStorm will be the largest and most bespoke event of its kind in North America. Jim Martin is leading the effort to organize volunteers for this event. You can sign-up and indicate your availability here. Once we get closer to the event, you'll get another invitation to select the jobs you'd like to do! We appreciate your willingness to help and will provide all volunteers with a HeliStorm shirt and badge.