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rstacy
08-31-2007, 11:12 AM
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Introduction

The 2007 Empire Hobby World Micro Heli Cup is now in its third year and has already proven itself as the highest profile show for the world’s best indoor micro helicopter pilots. Our third annual event will take place on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st at the Radio Control Hobby Trade Association’s (“RCHTA”) iHobbyExpo in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Like last year, we expect great crowds, magazine coverage by Radio Control Helicopter magazine and, of course, complete online coverage on RCUniverse.com with links from the International Radio Control Helicopter Association (“IRCHA”) Website.


Pilots

Pilots for the WMHC will be selected by the WMHC planning committee. We will accept applications via fax or email using the form at the end of this document.


Classes

There are two competition classes at the event. Each pilot may enter one or both classes:

Micro Class (e.g. Blade CP, Hornet, etc.):

 Rotor span of less than 24 inches measured tip to tip
 Maximum total weight of 15.9 ounces (including battery)
 Maximum power output of 200 watts
 Maximum 370 class motor (any type)

Mini Class (e.g. Shogun, T-Rex, etc.):

 Rotor span of less than 30 inches measured tip to tip
 Maximum total weight of 24 ounces (including battery)
 Maximum power output of 300 watts
 Maximum 480 class motor (any type)

Prizes

Contestant Prizes: 1st Prize (Mini class): $1,500.00 Cash Prize 1st Prize (Micro class): $750.00 Cash Prize 2nd Prize (Mini class): $500.00 Cash Prize 2nd Prize (Micro class): $250.00 Cash Prize 3rd Prize (Mini and Micro class): Electric Helicopter (to be announced) All contestants will receive a participants gift bag, which includes some bling and other useful items!

Additional details and pilot application can be found at www.empirerc.com