All Entries in the "Helicopter Reviews" Category
Coast Guard Saves Kayakers During Storm
Sara Francis (PA1) of the Coast Guard Kodiak, Alaska shares the story of a rescue of two Kayakers, and the Coast Guard’s air transport, a MH-60 Jayhawk Helicopter …
Finding the Right Helicopter
What kind of helicopter is right for you?
Whether you’re already a licensed pilot or just beginning to think about taking to the sky, there are a number of things to consider when trying to decide what kind of helicopter …
History of the Bell 47
Arguably one of the most recognizable helicopters in the world, the famed Bell 47 has been seen by millions as they’ve taken to the air and the airwaves over the years.
Shown at …
Movie Star Profile: The Helicopter
Helicopters have captured man’s imagination as far back as Leonardo da Vinci, when it only existed in the form of daydreams. Today, its effect has not worn off.
Helicopters have been …
Sikorsky’s UH-60M Black Hawk
Sikorsky has been developing Black Hawk helicopters for the United States Army since October 1978. Since then, the US armed forces have relied heavily on the rugged helicopter. They have forged …
The All New Cabri G2
A Detailed Comparison of the new Cabri G2 with Robinson and Schweizer Helicopters:
The first of the next generation of piston engine, two seat light helicopters was delivered on September 19, 2008 …
US Marine Corps New Helicopter
The U.S. Marine Corps recently took delivery of their newest helicopter reborn from the old Bell UH-1N Iroquois.
The new Bell UH-1Y Venom is a retrofit/remanufactured package that utilizes …
Fire Fighting Helicopters
The Helicopter’s Role in Fighting Wildland Fires…
As a helicopter enthusiast, I have to confess that part of me loves fire season. When smoke clouds billow into the sky and haze chokes the valley …
The Beloved Bell 47 Helicopter
The Bell 47 needs no introduction. Being the first commercially mass produced aircraft able to hover, takeoff, and land vertically, the Bell 47 introduced generations of people to the …