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In Memory of Robert B. Wisler
Who invented the helicopter ?
How helicopter fly ?
(what happens if the engine fails ? or what does the pedals control ?)
What is the biggest helicopter ?
What is the fastest helicopter ?
How high can a helicopter fly ?
Can a person make a helicopter by himself ?
Where did the name and word Helicopter come from ?
Why are so many US military helicopters named after Indians ?
Which was the first helicopter to be "LOOPED and ROLLED" ?
Why were "compound helicopters" not successful ?
When was the first time a naval helo made a rescue of a downed aviator ?
Who are the Whirly Girls ?
Which was the first helicopter used in combat ?
What is the name of the Russian helicopter used in "Raising the Mammoth" at the Discovery Channel documental ?
What was the helicopter used in the M.A.S.H. television series? What helicopters were used for medical evacuation (medevac) in the Korean war ?
How to pronaunce Chinook in English ?
Which are the main reasons of helicopter 's aircrashes ?
How many helicopters are there in the world ?
Which is the growth in the helicopter industry ?
Does the spare parts for military helicopters needs an FAA aproval, to certify their airworthness like civilian models ?
Which is the cost to become a pilot ?
What kinds of fuel are used in helicopters ?
How much does the average helicopter cost to run per hour in fuel ?
Is there a helicopter part called the "Jesus nut" ?
Which is the electrical power source (AC or DC) of helicopters ?
Why do you pilot a helicopter from the right hand seat, while in a plane it is from the left hand seat ?
On some helicopters there is a long, forward-angled protuberance mounted just above the front windshield and below the rotor. Can you tell me what this thing is ?
Is it possible to make a chopper "quiet" ? So you only hear him when he's just right above you. Often seen it in action movies - but is it possible ?
How long can a helicopter stay in the air without moving around ?
I recently flew in an helicopter in very poor weather. A fixed wing aircraft would have been buffeted quite badly but no noticeable turbulence / buffeting was evident in the helicopter. How come ? Or was it just good airmanship ?
Why it is necessary to earth a man when descending from the helicopter to the deck of a ship that is made of reinforced plastic ?
Is there any relation between the size of the helicopter and the landing pad, or is it a specific ?
How much is the maximum weight for an Ultralight ?
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