The 2009 FAI-sanctioned F3C Helicopter World Championships will be held on Aug. 2 - 11, 2009 at the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) headquarters in Muncie, Indiana, USA.
This big R/C helicopter event is held every two (2) years, with the past contests in Spain (2005) and Poland (2007). The contest caters to the precision helicopter pattern flyers with sets of hovering and aerobatic maneuvers mandated by FAI.
Our local club 3D AirSports and Hobbies (3DASH) on behalf of FAI-Philippines will be sending the Philippine contingent composing of the following:
1. Justin Paul Neri (pilot, pictured above)
2. Andre Lua (pilot)
3. Ludwig Llanora (caller/mechanic)
4. Miguel Ramos (mechanic)
5. Shakespeare Chan
6. John Paul Reyes
Our pilots will be flying mainly Hirobo F3C machines like the Freya Eagle 3 SWM and Freya Eagle EX2. These precision machines will be guided by Futaba G3 2.4MHz radios and digital servos, and powered by either YS or OS 90-size engines.
Our Cebuano flyers are practicing non-stop in preparation for this highly prestigious r/c helicopter event hoping to hook a finals slot or just a decent place overall. Let's pray and hope our team do their best and bring pride and glory to Filipinos around the world.
This contest is not about winning, but showing what we Pinoys can and are willing to do for our countrymen.
More updates soon...
