Helis for the Holidays

The Holidays are in full swing and we're in full promotion mode. If you haven't noticed, we have a special going on right now with $10 back if you buy any of the SR line of helis. The 120 SR, the SR and the ever popular mSR. Each one is available for rebate. Go here for more information.

We're coming up to show season, the next show we'll be at is the AMA show in Ontario Ca in January. And in February, we'll be in Germany for the worlds largest RC Expo in Nuremberg, with a quick follow up here in Champaign for E-Fest. Hope to see you there!

IRCHA Jamboree 2010

Are you ready for the largest RC heli event in the world???

Every year, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) hosts the International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association (IRCHA) Jamboree on the AMA grounds in Muncie, Indiana.

Last year, there were over 1000 registered pilots showing off their incredible 3D skills as well as vendors demoing their latest and greatest helis!

On August 11 - 15, 2010 Share in some friendly competition and watch the best heli pilots from all over the world!

Stop by the Blade booth to check out our newest products and meet the team!

IRCHA Jamboree

Muncia, Indiana

August 11 - 15, 2010

www.ircha.org

NEW Blade 120 SR!

Blade announces its newest single-rotor,

sub-micro heli -- the Blade 120 SR!

Featuring the speed and agility of a single-rotor heli with the stability of a coaxial heli, the 120 SR really flies bigger than it looks! Looking to boost your confidence in single-rotor flight? Then this heli is for you.

And did we mention that not only can you fly this inside, but kick it up a notch and take it outside when there is a light breeze.

See it in action here

UH-1 Huey with Lights!

With the E-flite Universal Light Kit, now you can add even more realism to your flight by customizing your UH-1 Huey body with lights.

To check out the UH-1 Huey in action, click here for the video.

To learn more about the E-flite lights installed on the UH-1 Huey body,

click here

Blade mCX2 - Now Available!

The Blade mCX2 is now available at a hobby shop near you!

Lights add to the fun!

Everything you need -- just charge and fly!

This coaxial heli has already received awesome reviews, stating that this is one of the easiest helis to fly.

To find out more about about the Blade mCX2 and where you can purchase this product, click here

Which Blade’s for you?

Blade helps pilots achieve success and graduate to new levels of heli fun. Level 1 starts newcomers out with ultra-micro and micro coaxial helis, like the mCX, mCX2, CX2 or CX3. The dual, counter-rotating blades found on coaxials provide great stability for beginners. Level 2 features self-stabilizing single-rotor helis, like the mSR. These helis still offer positive stability, yet feature increased agility and speed through their unique rotor head design. Finally, heli enthusiasts can tackle advanced heli maneuvers with the CCPM machines of Level 3. These helis range from tuned-down single rotors for first-time CCPM pilots (like the SR) to all-out 3D machines like the CP Pro 2 and Blade 400. Visit bladehelis.com to check out everything you need to progress through the different levels of heli excitement, including accessories.

Check Out Blade Helis at SEFF

Look for Blade and other great Horizon Hobby brands at our tent at the 2010 Southeastern Electric Flight Festival in Americus, Georgia. SEFF will take place April 22-25. We’ll be displaying our newest releases and classic favorites alike, so stop by to check out our products and to talk to Blade team members!


For more information on this year's event,
visit the SEFF website at SEFF2010.com.

NEW Blade mCX2!

Blade announces the new mCX2—a beginner ultra-micro heli with an extra shot of excitment! To find out just what makes this new ultra-micro coaxial heli so thrilling, check out the product tour here.

NEW Bind-N-Fly Version of the mCX Tandem!

You asked for it, you got it! Blade now has a BNF version of mCX Tandem Rescue Heli. Blade is glad to be a part of the Bind-N-Fly revolution. The mCX Tandem is our fifth BNF product. Others include the original mCX, the new mCX2, the mSR, and the CX3. Look for new Bind-N-Fly offerings from Blade in the future. You can learn more about Bind-N-Fly and other BNF products from HobbyZone, ParkZone, and E-flite at bindnfly.com.

Learn more about the mCX Tandem BNF at bladehelis.com or by clicking here.

Blade SR Video Now Live

Have you seen the new video for the Blade SR? The blizzard-like conditions that stretched across the US kept our pilots grounded and our videographers from capturing footage of some of our winter releases. We’re glad to have warmer weather and to be back in the air! And, we’re happy to finally be able to show off the capabilities of the SR in this video. To check out the hot new SR video visit bladehelis.com and click on the videos tab for this and other exciting product videos.

Check Out Blade Helis at Toledo Weak Signals Show

Going to the Toledo Weak Signals Show? Look for Blade at the Horizon Hobby booth at the SeaGate Centre in downtown Toledo, Ohio April 9-11. It’s your chance to talk to Blade Product Development and Marketing team members. We’ll be displaying our full line of helicopters so stop by to check out our newest releases or to tell us what you love about Blade!

Blade SR Wins the Prestigious Australian Toy Association (ATA) 2010 Hobby Product of the Year

The Blade SR won the Hobby Product of the Year award at the 2010 Australian Toy Hobby & Nursery Fair held in Melbourne, Australia! The event, hosted by the Australian Toy Association, wrapped up March 14 with the capstone awards ceremony.

The judges use three criteria when judging for the Hobby Product of the Year Award: Uniqueness/Innovativeness, Play Value and Market Potential.


Pictured: Mike O’Reilly, Managing Director of O’Reilly Model Products - a Horizon Hobby Distributor, and Horizon Hobby’s David Eichstedt, Director of Aircraft Development, accept the ATA’s top hobby award.

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Here you can keep up to date with the latest news about Blade product releases, important announcements and more.

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