Aerospace & Planes (general)
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By: Helen Krasner
Following the tremendous popularity of his R22, in the 1990s Frank Robinson developed a larger four-seater version, designed for touring and longer flights. more...
By: 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. more...
By: Helen Krasner
Helicopters do not just drop like a stone if the engine fails. But there is one aerodynamic state which can cause an uncontrolled and irreversible descent...ie a crash! more...
By: Helen Krasner
Many people assume that helicopters are difficult to fly, incredibly expensive, impossible in strong winds, and very dangerous. An instructor corrects these myths. more...
Helicopter Engine-Off Landings
By: Helen Krasner
Many people believe that if the engine stops in a helicopter, it simply falls out of the sky. An instructor explains that this is not true, and describes what to do. more...
By: Helen Krasner
Helicopter students find hovering extremely difficult. An experienced instructor explains how to make it a little easier. more...
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