Mikado is back to normal
After a long period of server difficulties Mikado was able to restore all online services earlier today. The German server is fully operational agan.
Goosky S2 Max prices
Goosky just announced the prices of the new Goosky S2 Max. The BFV version will be $389, the RTF edition will be $449.
Mikado V8 update login issue workaround
Because there's a major issue around logging in Mikado to update VBar systems to the latest V8 version, the company just published a workaround (via email) solution.
Boomstrike video premiere in hours
The video of Boomstrike 2 in Australia will be premiered at 9AM tomorrow morning (AEST). This is the evening today for the Western Hemisphere depending on your timezone.
IRCHA pre-registration is open
The pre-registration for 36th IRCHA Jamboree with perks is now open.
The new version of the Goosky S2 is coming soon
Goosky announced the next version of the Goosky S2, which was the first model of the company. The new version is the Goosky S2 Max.
Boomstrike Australia - 3D competition results
The 3D competition held at Boomstrike RC helicopter festival is over with the following results: 1st MinChan Kim (MCK), 2nd Kenny Ko, 3rd Kan Ponnooi. Rhys Wyatt on behalf of the hosts has got the 6th place.
SAB ilGoblin 520 is about to come
SAB Heli Division announced earlier that the smaller version of the ilGoblin will be released soon.
Spirit 3.7.4 is out
The new firmware is now available for the Spirit system. WARNING! Wiring change can be required.
Horizon Hobby Europe events cancelled
Horizon Hobby just announced that they cancel their major events in Europe due to economic concerns.
Helicopter crashes in New York
BBC News reported that a helicopter crashed in the River Hudson in New York.
One day left to register for Global 3D
The pilot registration will close tomorrow.
Rotor Live 2025 3D competition final results
The Rotor Live 2025 3D competition has ended: Copter Thanathep won, Sakkarin CD Kongthon came in second, Kan Ponnooi finished third. Marik Wiechenstroth was able to advance from the quarterfinals to the semifinals.
Bad news for Rotor Live attendees
A 24-hour strike in German air transport begins tomorrow. Those leaving Rotor Live should expect disruptions, cancellations and delays.
Rotor Live finals at 14:35
Rotor Live announced that the competition final start at 14:35 this afternoon.
Rotor Live Day 2
Second day of Rotor Live already started. We report about the event all day long on our Facebook page.
Charmouth pre-booking is open
The pre-booking for Charmouth April is now open - just announced.
Helifest pilot entry is now open
You can reserve your pilot place here. Hurry up, the list is quickly filling up.
Helifest UK - Pilot entry opens in two days
Pilot entry for Helifest2025 will open on 1st of February - Jason Platts (organiser) just announced.
Airliner and a Black Hawk helicopter collide in the US
A CRJ700 airliner with 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board has suffered a mid air collision with a Blackhawk AH-60 helicopter with 3 soldiers on board earlier in Washington DC, United States - details reported by FL360Aero.
Happy Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year just begins, therefore, Chinese companies keep a break which can affect your order.
Most recent update of Spirit System is available now
The update can be downloaded from here.
Full Pitch Fun Fly dates and location confirmed
Full Pitch Fun Fly will take place on 11-13 July 2025 at the same location as in previous years: GL2 9NT Sandhurst, Gloucester.
Back to normal operation
We had hard times over here in last few weeks. Our primary webserver decided to break down, and the most recent backups weren't available either. But all contents are restored by now, and the website is back to normal opertaion.
Egodrift prepares to the Chinese new year.
It was announced by Egodrift that they can receive orders until 14th January in regular workflow, then order processing will slow down due to the Chinese New Year. It's expected all Chinese companies will do the same.