Helicopter pilots face a wide range of dangers that regular pilots do not—from hostile ground forces, environmental hazards, and the general dangers that come with an inherently un-airworthy platform.
Fox 4 got new information about a helicopter people say repeatedly flew low over Bowditch Point and landed on a barge in Matanzas Pass, which raised concerns about impacts to wildlife.
Helicopters come in a variety of models and designs intended for different purposes. Used by both civilians and the military, you'd be surprised at what some of these flying machines are capable of in ...
Just as California moves into fire season, Cal Fire is upgrading its firefighting capabilities with six new night-flying helicopters, one of which is now located at the Paso Robles Air Attack Base.
The noise is barely audible at first, just a low rumble somewhere in the distance. Within seconds it rises to a growl, then swells to a roar, a predator lurking just overhead. The sound makes windows ...
The Army helicopter that collided with a commercial plane over Washington, D.C., in January had incorrect altitude readings, which contributed to the aircraft getting too close, according to National ...
According to Wisk, the model is a candidate to be the first autonomous passenger-carrying aircraft certified in the U.S.
Cal Fire added six new night-flying CH-47 Chinook helicopters, one of which is now located at the Paso Robles Air Attack Base. Photo courtesy of Cal Fire San Luis Obispo Unit Just as California moves ...