The 2nd F3C World Championship was held in Bern, Switzerland from June 29th - July 4th 1987.

With youth, modesty and a relaxed air about him, Curtis Youngblood from the United States went to the 2nd World R/C Helicopter Championships with one thing on his mind. He was going for the Gold and it seemed he was born to win.
Flying his 'G.M.P. Competitor' with 'T.S.K.' tail rotor and 'Tru-Spin' wooden blades, he showed the creme de la creme of the world's best R/C heli pilots that there's more to flying than having a fancy set of glassfibre blades or super duper add ons.
This was shown too, by Tatsuya Iyobe from Japan, another youngster who came second with his Kalt model. Both Curtis and Tatsuya flew using J.R. radios - Curtis flying in Single Stick Mode. Josef Brennsteiner from Austria was an incredible half point behind Iyobe and placed third with his Schluter Champion Long Ranger.
Curtis changed what many thought would be a foregone conclusion of Shigetada Taya and Ewald Heim getting the honors again. Not to be. Taya and Heim flew exceedingly well but obviously not enough to please the excellent judges. Ewald in fact was having engine problems and this showed up during his flights. Heim placed 10th with his Lockhead.

Stefano Lucchi from Italy was on top form and placed a respectable 4th place. His stance on the field reminded some of a fast draw gunfighter!
Robert Gorham had some bad luck and was a bit nervous but still flew great to place 6th after Ishikawa from Japan who was flying a Kalt bell 222A.
Mike Mas from the U.S.A. made a welcome return to heli competition flying, after many years being out of it while devoting his time to producing some excellent videos.
The second time round saw not only an improvement in the flying but also the organization in the event itself.

The Top Ten Were:
1. Youngblood USA 4818.0
2. Iyobe JAP 4786.0
3. Brennsteiner AUT 4785.5
4. Lucchi ITA 4705.5
5. Ishikawa JAP 4654.0
6. Gorham USA 4636.5
7. Ikeda JAP 4627.0
8. Taya JAP 4583.5
9. Mas USA 4449.5
10. Heim FRG 4399.0

12. Bliss GBR 4351.0
16. Wallington GBR 4079.0
18. Mount GBR 4006.0

Overall 37 pilots flew.