All Entries in the "Helicopters" Category

Unique Autogiro Flying Again

Story And Photos
By Jack Watson

“This is a real prehistoric monster in flight,” declared Jack Tiffany of Spring Valley, Ohio.
Tiffany, co-owner with Jim Hammond of Yellow Springs, Ohio of the Pitcairn PA-18O. “Once the helicopter was built, these autogiros became dinosaurs.”
According to Tiffany, Pitcairn N1267B (c/n G-65) is the only known example of the type flying [...]

Quick Reference Manuals Help Pilots Find Information Fast

Jerry Miller, a retired ATC specialist, always believed the critical word in flight service was the word, "service."
Throughout his FAA career, he enjoyed helping aspiring aviators understand the complexities of weather and NOTAM terminology. Every now and then an old timer needed an answer to one of the more obscure contractions the FAA took great [...]

Group 3 Aviation – 17 Years!

Group 3's product or service isn't groundbreaking in itself, but there is a definite uniqueness to Group 3; a brand that includes flight instruction, rental of aircraft, aircraft management, tours and other commercial operations such as helicopter charter.
Group 3 delivers a consistent product. One thing that sets Group 3 apart is its commitment to its [...]

Adventure Is A Full Service Helicopter Co.

Adventure Helicopters is a full service helicopter company specializing in tours, aerial photography, video and cinematography, as well as professional helicopter training.
AHT provides an unparalleled Helicopter experience over Southern California and its surrounding areas. Headquartered just north of Hollywood in Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport), AHT is also located in Orange County (Fullerton Airport), Branson, MO. [...]

Breakthrough In Battery Protection Announced

Bravo Zulu International Ltd., announces the development of an aviation specific Batt-Recon system of lead-acid battery sulfation elimination machines.
This new battery maintenance system is a breakthrough in technology allowing for the first time, a commercially viable method to remove sulfate buildup on the inside of a battery's lead plates. This is possible because of BZI [...]

Kissimmee Air Museum Now Offering Helicopter Instruction

Kissimmee Air Museum, conveniently located in Central Florida at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport, has expanded their flight operations to include Helicopter flights and instruction.
Warbird Adventures has been offering T-6 flights from the Kissimmee Airport since 1998. Their new operation, Kissimmee Helicopters, will be offering Primary, Instrumental and advanced Helicopter Instruction as well as time-building in [...]

Flight Simulator Saved Her Career

By Cynthia Laddon Kaase
I recently approached Corporate Helicopters about some additional training in which I was interested.
As a newly rated instrument pilot in airplanes I was eager to add on my instrument rating in helicopters. My goal was to accomplish this in the minimum time required by the FAA as I was on a very [...]

Hiller Vertical Airshow Upcoming

How old were you when you got bit by the rotor wing bug?
Was it when you started walking and could point to the sky at that strange thing suspended in the air? Or was it your retirement present to yourself to become a helicopter pilot?
Or are you somewhere in the middle? Doesn't matter, the fact [...]

Elite Helicopters Can Make Flying Dreams Come True

Have you ever dreamed of flying?
How about pursuing a rewarding career as a helicopter pilot? Or maybe you just want to fly for pleasure.
Either way, Elite Helicopters can help make all your childhood dreams come true! Elite Helicopters offers training to land you a job in one of many fields like forestry and mining, as [...]

CarterCopter Updates Its Personal Air Vehicle

Carter Aviation Technologies of Wichita Falls, Texas has released updated information on their plans to commercialize their new Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) design.
The PAV prototype was introduced at AirVenture 2009 as a static display prior to moving into flight-testing. Carter is preparing for the next stage in the PAV release, a spokesman said.
Carter also [...]