Sometime in the mid-1980s, a former chief pilot of the Lakewood (Calif.) Sheriff’s Station helicopter patrol program informed me of the perversity of helicopters. A plane with wings, he said, ...

You likely never heard of the northwest Wisconsin organization devoted to preserving helicopters and spotlighting the stories of the people who flew them. The Helicopter Conservancy, located in a ...

The introduction of the helicopter changed how armies operate. This multi-role aircraft can be a potent offensive weapon, an efficient transport method, a crucial medevac resource, and a versatile ...

On this day in aviation history, 118 years ago (November 13, 1907), the first flight of the Cornu helicopter II took place. The Cornu II was a French-built experimental helicopter that was designed by ...

War. War never changes. Except when it does. Armies across the globe frequently adopt innovative technologies to stay ahead of the curve and gain the advantage over enemies. Sometimes technologies ...

The Helicopter Conservancy is located in New Richmond. Its mission is to preserve aircraft, put helicopters in historic perspective. The nonprofit group also collects and preserves stories of the ...