Why Helicopter Pilots are in High Demand and How to Become One

Training

A new study recently performed by the University of North Dakota (UND) in collaboration with Helicopter Association International (HAI) and Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), predicts there will be a shortage of 7,649 pilots in the United States alone between 2018 and 2036. This being the effect by a 1.5 percent increase in the country’s total number of airframes over the …

Uber Air Taxi Service For Dallas and Los Angeles Taking Off

News

Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California could soon be taken over by a proposed Uber air taxi service. Over a year ago, the major on-demand taxi service announced that Dallas would be the launch city for its new helicopter transport service, allowing clients to schedule pick up from around the city. Participants would have the ability to schedule flights from …

Hotels with Helipads: Get the Exclusive Resort Access that You Want!

Travel and Tourism

Hotels with helipads are the epitome of luxury travel accommodation Whether you’re traveling for the purpose of leisure or business, there are a number of hotels and resorts located globally that offer exclusive access to private helipads. Providers can organize helicopter travel that enables you to arrive right outside luxury villas or hotels with helipads at which you have reserved …

Single Engine vs Twin Engine Helicopters: Which is the Best Option for You?

Helicopters

The question has always been there in the back of the minds of those looking to charter or purchase, which is better when you look at single-engine vs twin-engine helicopters? Both provide the lift you need, both have heavy-lifting capabilities, can carry multiple passengers and are some of the best options when it comes to accessing remote destinations but what …

Workhorse’s SureFly Hybrid Helicopter Passes the Hover Test

eVTOL

The Workhorse SureFly hybrid helicopter recently completed its first untethered flight at a facility on April 30th. The event was witnessed by Federal Aviation Administration officials and follows their approval of the aircraft for further testing in January of this year. The flight or hover lasted roughly 10 seconds and saw the aircraft get roughly 5 feet of air. Even …

How to Choose the Best Helicopter or Rotor Wing Aircraft for the Job?

Helicopters

How to choose the best helicopter or rotor-wing aircraft for the job. When attempting to select the most proficient and cost-effective helicopter to perform a specific mission or task, there are several options to consider. Decision making concerning some of these elements require nothing more significant than relying on your taste or interest. Others are much more complex and may …

Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion

Lockheed’s New King Stallion Helicopter In Preparation for Government Purchase

Government Helicopters

It now seems likely that the U.S. government will review and purchase a new helicopter, designed to transport heavy cargo on behalf of the Marine Corps, in a program said to be worth as much as $29 million, from Lockheed Martin Corp. According to the same source, the helicopters will cost $144 million each, an additional 4 percent more than …

Medevac Helicopters

Medevac Helicopters: What Models are Most Commonly Used?

Helicopters

The definition of a medevac is the transport of a person or persons to the hospital in a helicopter or airplane. In the past, medevac was a term that was given to indicate the transport or evacuation of military casualties to hospitals or staging grounds to receive medical treatment and triage. On a medevac flight, trained medical personnel, nurses, doctors …