Leading Edge

The evolution of the modern helicopter is an ongoing process.

Five years ago, my daughter began school at Arizona State University with very little idea in what she wanted to major.

I was only a few hundred hours into my life as a helicopter pilot when I received what was arguably some of the best training that any pilot could get.

Frank Lombardi provides discussing on aerodynamics and various issues in piloting helicopters.

Nothing can clear a room faster than talking about helicopter aerodynamics. But certain concepts do seem to create lasting intrigue and can spark good conversation.

It is well known that flight into instrument meteorological conditions without the proper instrumentation and training is almost certain to lead to loss of control.

The helicopter does not care what kind of engine powers it, any more than the engine cares what it supplies power to.

Although other scales exist, the Cooper-Harper rating scale continues to be the most well-established, most used in the industry, and no doubt the diligent work of George Cooper and Bob Harper will continue to endure for years to come.

Creating and maintaining an effective helicopter safety management system requires an understanding of unconscious human biases - and how to actively counteract them.