A local nonprofit in Detroit, Michigan is offering up free helicopter rides over the city and surrounding country to people with cognitive and physical disabilities as one of its newest offerings. The organization, called the D-MAN Foundation, has in the past also engaged in other unique adventures for the unique individuals it services. These previous adventures have included swimming with …
When it comes to traveling moderate distances between destinations, there’s almost no vehicle that can beat a charter helicopter on flexibility and access. Not even other types of aircraft quite match a helicopter’s ability to travel point-to-point and often right to a specific, compact spot of your choice. Helicopters can also pick you up from nearly any setting while being …
Two New Jersey motorists had to be snatched from the roofs of their cars after spending hours trapped in place by the surging floodwaters of Tropical Storm Ida early this past Wednesday morning in Mercer County. According to police and rescue authorities, one of the drivers was lifted by the New Jersey State Police via helicopter after spending four hours …
A DNRC helicopter crash occurred on Highway 12 when a helicopter was forced to make a harsh landing in a nearby mountainous area. The five DNRC crew members aboard were trapped inside as thick smoke and flames quickly engulfed the aircraft. With no immediate way to escape, their situation became increasingly dire. Fortunately, thanks to the quick response of Highway …
Fun and games in the name of charity fundraising rarely get dicier—literally in this case. The Helicopter Golf Ball Drop is set to take place on July 17, 2021, at exactly noon, thrilling spectators at the Family Fun & Games facility in Memphis, Tennessee. A professionally piloted helicopter will hover 60 feet above the ground, skillfully navigating between transmission lines …
REACH Air is an aerospace-based organization that is dedicated to helping those out who need medical attention as soon as possible by flying to the destination and kicking up the medically wounded using a stretcher. To expand their services and thus make the company more useful and efficient in saving lives, REACH Air has signed a deal with Providence St.Mary …
Using helicopter transport to haul, deliver and install machines and materials can be useful in many contexts. However, when it comes to Heavy-duty Helicopter Lift Services to safely and securely install heavy, expensive machinery into elevated sites that are otherwise logistically exceptional in their trickiness, Helicopter lift services become irreplaceable. This was perfectly demonstrated in a rather delicate recent project …
According to Jean Bjerke and her husband who are residents in Island Park, the proposal for heli-skiing in the Centennial Mountains would demean their winter experience. This would majorly be a result of the sound pollution caused by the helicopter flights and this, in turn, will also affect peaceful recreationists around. The greater concern, however, is the effect heli-skiing will …
In December 2020, the United States senate committee (on commerce, science & transportation) released a report that criticized the actions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning Novictor Helicopters. Apparently, the managers of the FAA allowed Novictor Helicopters to disregard policies and rules while at Hawaii’s Honolulu Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). The report, whose content is about the aforementioned …
The Autryville Fire Department helipad project is a much-anticipated development that will greatly enhance emergency response efforts in the region. With a dedicated landing zone, first responders will be able to coordinate faster and more efficient medical airlifts, ensuring critical patients receive immediate care when time is of the essence. The project is expected to streamline emergency rescue operations, making …