Some might say it is better to be streetsmart than it is to be booksmart. But there are times when it pays to be really into books, such as when you want to learn about all things flying! Knowledge...
Category: Helicopters
When I first began learning to fly helicopters the machine was very basic and simple to operate. This meant the flight controls I manipulated with my hands were connected directly to the main and...
Have you ever noticed that the pilot comes on to announce they are about to begin the descent and they still seem to have 20-30 minutes left before landing? To some, it seems like a heck of a long...
We have all seen the remarkable skill of the pilots of military jets refuelling while in flight behind an Airbourne tanker, but you may have seen some military helicopters now doing this too. There...
Aviation geeks would remember the scene in the movie “Sully” where an Airbus A320, piloted by Captain Chelsea Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles, hits a flock of Canadian geese,...
Are you considering learning to fly a helicopter? As with any new interest, you’re probably wondering if there are any prerequisites to learning how to fly a helicopter. A common question I get...