See The Pros or Learn A Thing or Two

Just like last year, this event is going to be more than your typical Fun Fly. We have tons of events planned for non-stop action, including demos, educational seminars, a scale event, night flying with cash prizes for both Pros & Amateurs, and much, much more. This is going to be a weekend you will not want to miss.

Educational Events

Even though it's great to see all the top pilots "layin' it down" but wouldn't it be even better to have an event that was more than just a party and smackdown?

Well the Heli-Invasion answers that question. With numerous organized educational events you can count on learning something at the 2009 Heli-Invasion.

Last year, Curtis Youngblood hosted several auto-rotation clinics and boy was it awesome to see the auto-rotation master at work.

During his sessions, Curtis discussed the finer points of auto's, as offered many hints and tricks. But even though the focus was education, Curtis had a few tricks up his sleeve with his signature inverted, backwards long sliding autos. Just ask anyone who saw this and was certainly one of the highlights of the event.

In the evening hours we feature two great seesions with the pros. The first is a Q&A Session where anyone could ask the pros anything. And following that, Bert Kammerer will lead his "Everything You Wanted to Know About Setup, But Were Afraid to Ask" Clinic.

But that's not all, with so many pro's in attendance you never know what other educational seminars will pop up.

Night Fly & Competition

The crowning event of Saturday evening is our "Do It in the Dark, Night Fly & Competition". Last year we had a winner take all cash prize of $500 with Nick Maxwell taking home the bacon. With Maxwell's return this year, along with Colin Bell, two of the hottest night fly pilots, you can bet the night flying will be even more spectacular.

In addition to the Pro Class night fly, we will also be hosting an amateur night fly competition as well. With a cash prize for the amateurs you can bet they'll be "doing it in the dark". So amateurs, get your night rigs ready!!

Confirmed Pros

As one of the premiere events on the East Coast, the Heli-Invasion crew has been able secure many of today's hottest pilots. As the event gets closer we hope to add to this list, but as of now check out who's coming.

Marcus Kim

Flying for Team Avant, Marcus Kim has recently relocated back to the east coast to his native South Carolina. And even though Marcus is now a full-time police officer, he flies like he flies 40 hours a week.

But don't let Marcus' boyish good-looks fool ya, his flying style is quite contrary to his looks and personality. With an aggressive, inches off-the-ground, smack style, Marcus brings out the beast in his helis.

For 2009, we welcome Marcus back to the Heli-Invasion and know that he is a major addition to our already amazing pro roster. So be on the lookout for the always jovial, Marcus Kim.

Jared Granzow

Jared Granzow, from Ohio, is probably one of the most technically proficient 3D Pilots on the circuit. With such signature moves as "The Scrambler" and his "Sideways Boxed Eights", Jared is amazing to watch and is always pumps up the crowd.

Flying for Team JR/Horizon Hobby, Jared brings a multitude of dimensions to the hobby. There is no finer technician out there than Jared Granzow. He is equally comfortable throwing a smack down flight as he is talking about proper setup, engine tuning or anything else heli related.

The Heli-Invasion team is pleased to welcome Jared back for his second year in the demo-pilot lineup.

Henry Caldwell

One of the most unique, super-aggro pilots on the circuit today "H to the C" Caldwell, brings a style all his own. And for 2009, Henry makes his inaugural appearance at the Heli Invasion.

Flying for Team Outrage, Henry has been instrumental in testing and development of the entire Outrage Heli line. Hailing from South Carolina and his characteristic southern accent, HC is definetely hard to miss.

Look for Henry and many other members of Team Outrage at the 2009 Heli-Invasion.

Nick Maxwell

You can't go to a major Fun Fly or competition these days with seeing or hearing about Nick Maxwell. Nick Maxwell brings a style all his own to the pro circuit, with a mix of big sky, accurate maneuvers, combined with a "how low can he go" smack, Nick always brings it big and uber-aggressive. And as a second place finisher at this year's XFC you can bet Nick will bring it to the Invasion.

in 2009, Nick has teamed up with Curtis Youngblood and Team PowerHelis as a Pro Staff Member and not only flies for them, but works for them as well. As such, Maxwell has been instrumental to the testing and subsequent release of the CY Total G Flybarless system.

Nick is a Heli Invasion alumni, so look for him on the flightline. And be sure to not miss the night fly competition. No one flies bigger than Nick at night.

Bert Kammerer

A staple of the Align Team, Bert Kammerer of Orlando, Florida will be back again for the 2009 Heli-Invasion. Bert brings his aggro-low, super-fast style everytime he flies. And you can usually count on Bert for some blade scrapes or a blade-stop auto, which always brings the crowd to their feet.

This year Bert will continue his "Everything You Wanted to Know about Setup, But Were Afraid to Ask" clinic on Saturday night after the Q&A Session.

If you see Bert on the flight line, be sure to shake his hand or ask him a question, he is always there to offer help.

Curtis Youngblood

Mention the name Curtis Youngblood and you will probably hear about an awesome flight on YouTube or at IRCHA. Or mention Curtis Youngblood in the FAI scene and you will be regailed with a history of a man that has earned not one, not two, but three World Championships

Well, the Heli-Invasion crew, welcomes Curtis Youngblood back as a pilot at the 2009 Heli-Invasion. If you have never seen Curtis fly in person, they you are in for a real treat. At the Heli-Invasion Curtis has become known for his amazing Autorotation clinics, that have to be seen to be believed.

Curtis "The Iceman" Youngblood is the statesman of our sport, no one brings more professionalism, knowledge and raw talent to his sticks. So, be sure to get to the 2009 Heli-Invasion to witness the man, the myth, the legend... Curtis Youngblood.