On This Day In 1944, Helicopters Became Lifesaving Tools

On January 3, 1944, Coast Guard pilot Frank Erickson flew straight into the teeth of a raging storm to deliver blood plasma ...
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Flying in helicopters is safer than you might think – an aerospace engineer explains the technology and training that make it so

Helicopters draw a lot of attention with their almost magical ability to hover, fly in any direction and operate without runways. They also help save many lives, often dramatically, with their ...
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US Army attack helicopters are making 150-mile deep strike runs in the Arctic, where pilots grapple with frozen equipment and whiteout landings

A training in Alaska last month featured drills in a tough environment, including a 150-mile deep strike run. They face a variety of challenges in subzero temperatures, from keeping aircraft ready to ...
The San Bernardino Sun

JPL’s history-making Mars helicopter’s mission ends with rotor damage

PASADENA — Ingenuity — the Jet Propulsion Laboratory-built, drone-like helicopter that made history when it launched from the surface of Mars and conducted the first powered flight on another planet — ...
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US agency to make restrictions on helicopters permanent after Washington mid-air collision

WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday said the agency will make permanent restrictions to prevent helicopters from flying near Washington Reagan National ...