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Posts by Rick James

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Can a Car Outrun a Helicopter?

We have all seen the footage of criminals trying to outrun the police helicopter and it is very, very rare that they get away, but yet cars travel so much faster than helicopters or do they? The...

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How Do Pilots Know Where To Go?

I still remember the first time I got to fly in a small aircraft and I was stunned just how close all the towns were that I had been driving around for years. What took an hour to go from one town to...

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Why Do Only Some Helicopters Have Wheels?

This was a question I remember asking my dad when I saw my first helicopter at an airshow. A Bell 47 was sitting next to a Westland Wessex helicopter that had wheels, so I asked my dad why the Bell...

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Why Do Some Aircraft Fly With Two Pilots, Not One?

If you have traveled a lot you will have been on aircraft piloted by two pilots and some that only have one pilot, so why can some be flown by just one pilot? Some of the reasons like safety may be...

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Do All Pilots Need To Speak English?

For most people wishing to become a pilot, speaking English may be something they do already, especially considering English is taught throughout the world over. But what about those who have never...

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What Do I Need When Becoming a Pilot?

Once you have selected your flight school the dream of becoming a pilot is on its way and if you are like I was, you cannot sit still! The next step is getting prepared for your arrival at the...

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I am an aviation nut! I'm an ATP-rated helicopter pilot & former flight instructor with over 3500 hours spanning 3 countries and many different flying jobs. I love aviation and everything about it. I use these articles to pass on cool facts and information to you whether you are a pilot or just love aviation too! If you want to know more about me, just click on my picture!

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