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Georges de Bothezat writes a book on helicopter rotor theory.
In that book he explains his theory of helicopter rotors and how they will move the helicopter up. -
First Helicopter.
On September 14, 1939, the VS-300, the world’s first practical helicopter, took flight at Stratford, Connecticut. Designed by Igor Sikorsky and built by the Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft Division of the United Aircraft Corporation, the helicopter was this first to incorporate a single main rotor and tail rotor design. -
Raul Pateras de Pescara invents a safer type of helicopter.
He makes a special set of controls that allow the helicopter to fly forward,backwards and side to side. -
Longest distance covered by a helicopter.
Etienne Oehmichen is the first to fly a rotor craft for 1km. The trip lasts 7minutes and 40seconds. -
Fastest Helicopter in the world.
A very well-known fastest helicopter, the Eurocopter X3 is the fastest in the world. It is an experimental high-speed compound helicopter produced by the Eurocopter, now the Airbus Helicopters. It has a maximum speed of 472km/h. It was first seen in World War II, and it is still in service up to this day. -
First search and rescue helicopter.
The helicopter first demonstrated its superiority over conventional fixed-wing aircraft for search and rescue missions during World War II. A Sikorsky R-4 helicopter showed that it had a definite military role when was used in April 1944, in a dramatic rescue of three downed airmen in the steamy jungles of Burma. -
Helicopter school.
September of 1944 the first helicopter training school was established at Freeman Field. The helicopters used were Sikorsky R – 4Bs and they were flown direct from the Sikorsky plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Freeman -
Helicopters in war.
“Fortunately, Marine helicopters attached to VMO-6 were always available for observation, communication and control,” Craig recalled. “These aircraft made my day. Without them I do not believe we would have had the success we did.” The VMO-6 choppers soon were pressed into service to deliver water and other critically needed supplies to grunts struggling over hilly terrain. And they often carried out wounded Marines on return flights. -
Education required to be a pilot.
To be a pilot, you need a commercial helicopter pilot's license. These licenses are issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To qualify, you must log a certain number of flight hours. You must also pass a written exam and flight test. Which is till continued to this day. -
first news helicopter.
In 1958, the world was treated to the inaugural flight of the KTLA 5 Telecopier, the first helicopter "that actually transmits a picture onto your screens while it is in actual flight." -
First Marine pilot.
Armond H. DeLalio, recipient of the Navy Cross for heroism as a pilot with Marine Scout-Bomber Squadron 241 during the battle of Midway and a Marine Corps helicopter pioneer, was honored in 1965 -
New record for distance covered.
The AH-65 Cheyenne was a tandem attack helicopter made by Lockheed for the United States Army. It could travel up to 1,225 miles. -
Current search and rescue helicopters.
Bristow provides search and rescue (SAR) services as a core part of its helicopter services in most of the countries in which it operates. Since 1971, Bristow has flown more than 65,000 SAR operational hours and conducted more than 20,100 SAR missions, -
The Mil Mi-26
The Mil Mi-26 is a Soviet/Russian heavy transport helicopter. Its product code is izdeliye 90. Operated by both military and civilian operators, it is the largest and most powerful helicopter to have gone into series production. The first Mi-26 flew on 14 December 1977 and the first production aircraft was rolled out on 4 October 1980 -
First helicopter museum.
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center was established in July 1993. It began as an initiative of the American Helicopter Society - Philadelphia Chapter (AHS PHL) to commemorate the contributions of the Philadelphia region to the history of the rotary wing industry and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the AHS established in 1944. -
The work place.
Commercial pilots are typically employed by charter companies, private businesses, flight schools, and hospitals. About 9 percent of these pilots were self-employed in 2010. -
smallest helicopter.
The Silverlit Pico Falcon is the new World's Smallest Helicopter for 2015. It is a scaled-down version of their popular Nano Falcon, which is the former World's Smallest Helicopter. -
How much Helicopter pilots are payed.
The median annual Helicopter Pilot salary is $91,430, as of October 30, 2017, with a range usually between $77,526-$117,595, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. -
Helicopters today.
They are used for such and rescue missions, the military, news, and for transportation. -
Most expensive helicopter.
This one may be cheating as it’s not on the market just yet, but the Bell 525 — nicknamed “Relentless” — promises to be one of the most exciting helicopters available. The Bell 525 Relentless is worth $15 million.
