Articles related to "Female Rotary Pilots"

The Whirly-Girls is an association of International Women Helicopter Pilots. The organisation has nearly 2000 members from over 40 countries.

Jan 13, 2009 - Helen Krasner

Aviation is seen as a man's world. But various gift companies are making it more female friendly. Here are some suggestions for Christmas presents for women who fly.

Oct 19, 2009 - Helen Krasner

Being paid to fly helicopters sounds like a wonderful job. But the route to a commercial helicopter licence is long and difficult. An instructor gives some advice.

Nov 26, 2008 - Helen Krasner

Looking for a present for a pilot, or wanting to treat yourself to something new? Here are some of the new aviation supplies and pilot gifts which are around this year.

Dec 20, 2009 - Helen Krasner

A new helicopter which brought down the cost of learning to fly and owning one's own helicopter, the Robinson R22 was an almost instant success.

May 5, 2008 - Helen Krasner

Airplanes move forward, and the airflow over their wings causes lift, enabling them to rise into the air. But what do helicopters do? An instructor explains.

Aug 20, 2008 - Helen Krasner

Taking off in a helicopter requires careful co-ordination of the cyclic, collective, and yaw pedals in order to lift off the grounds vertically and under control.

Apr 9, 2009 - Helen Krasner

By the end of the First World War it was clear that Royal Flying Corps training methods and airplanes had killed more pilots than combat with the Germans over France.

Oct 3, 2009 - Murray Sager

Many people assume that helicopters are difficult to fly, incredibly expensive, impossible in strong winds, and very dangerous. An instructor corrects these myths.

Apr 21, 2008 - Helen Krasner

Helicopter charter flights, instruction, flying for the police, or arranging 'helicopter experiences'; an account of the work available to professional helicopter pilots.

Jan 17, 2010 - Helen Krasner