International Radio Control Helicopter Association (IRCHA)

03/30/2026

Attending the Spring Fling in Fredericksburg, Virginia? Consider joining the IRCHA Cup Regional, it is a fun way to keep your flying in shape, measure your skills against others and above all, have a lot of fun while helping grow the hobby! Sign up via this link.

https://www.ircha.org/pages/copy-of-ircha-cup-application-spring-fling

03/30/2026

Another event that joins the IRCHA Cup regional competition! If you're anywhere in the southwest, consider the Heli Rodeo!

03/27/2026

Great Event! Plus an IRCHA CUP Qualifier!! Check it out!!

03/21/2026

Spring is finally here. With flying on our minds, IRCHA is excited to announce that Frank Moradiellos will be hosting:

Friday's Night Flying Competition & the Autorotation Contest

2026 Jamboree
August 5–9
AMA's International Aeromodeling Center (IAC)
Muncie, Indiana

Who's already planning to be there?

03/19/2026

The IRCHA Jamboree is powered by passionate members of our community, and we need your help to keep this tradition strong.

We’re currently looking for volunteers to assist with flight line support and enforcement, field maintenance, registration, and social media coverage during the event. Click on the link below for more info and to sign up. Thank you all!

The IRCHA Jamboree is powered by passionate members of our community, and we need your help to keep this tradition strong. We’re currently looking for volunteers to assist with flight line support and enforcement, field maintenance, registration, and social media coverage during the event. Volunte...

03/17/2026

Huge thanks to Kasey Campbell and Lamont James for stepping up to host another regional IRCHA Cup at this year’s Spring Fling in Spotsylvania, Virginia. We really appreciate your continued support and commitment to growing the event and RC helicopters!

If you’re planning to compete, make sure to review the official IRCHA Cup rules here:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0975/3057/7190/files/IRCHA_Cup_Rules_Rev5.pdf?v=1770222925

Ready to throw down? Submit your application for the Spring Fling here:
https://www.ircha.org/pages/copy-of-ircha-cup-application-spring-fling

03/14/2026

The Jamboree is less than 5 months away . It’s time to start talking about all the things we have in the works this year .

1). Speed Cup will be back
2). Thursday Night Thunder will return !
3). Scale competition. . (More info to come )
4). IRCHA’s go talent
5). Flybar Comp . That’s right bringing some old skool back .
6). King of the Midnight Sun.
And of course IRCHA Cup .

There are alot more things in the works so stay tuned and get registered foe the Jamboree .

Register for the largest RC Helicopter event in the world, the IRCHA Jamboree. This year's dates are August 5th through the 9th. When you register for the Jamboree, you get a free annual IRCHA membership. If you have a lifetime membership, a discount will be automatically applied on checkout. You mu...

02/11/2026

We have a new easy to use web site and it is officially LIVE!

✅ 2026 IRCHA Jamboree registration is now open, get signed up early and save!
✅ Our latest financials have been uploaded as part of our continued commitment to transparency for our members.

Visit the link below for full details and everything that’s new:
https://www.ircha.org/pages/new-ircha-web-site

02/08/2026

The 2026 IRCHA Board member election is now taking place. Look for an email in your in box.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays !

12/23/2025

IRCHA Board Nominations Are Open!

IRCHA members — we’re now accepting nominations to run for the IRCHA Board of Directors! Voting will occur in February.

🗓 Nominations open: January 1 – January 14

If you’re interested in serving on the Board (or want to nominate a fellow member), send an email to [email protected]
during the nomination period.

Please include:
Nominee’s name
Contact info
A short note on why you or they would be a good fit.

This is a great way to get involved and help shape the future of IRCHA. We encourage members to step up and help shape IRCHA's future.

— IRCHA Board of Directors

12/14/2025

The first regional IRCHA Cup at the Gator’s Winter Bash was a success. Congrats to the winners:

1st Place: John Thorpe
2nd Place: Katie Ciripompa
3rd Place: Jose Rafael Mendoza

Stay tuned for more regional IRCHA Cups at an event near you!