New helicopters join fleet of airborne Border Patrol U.S. Customs and Border Protection rolled out the first of its new-look fleet of Border Patrol helicopters, part of an armada of 115 aircraft — both fixed-wing and rotor — that will patrol 6,000 miles of U.S. land and sea borders. at...

Last week, NBC News reporters apparently tried and failed to penetrate security at a helicopter operation at a GA airport. They were planning on writing a story about how easy it would be to hijack a helicopter and attack America with it. Instead, they ended up being hauled away in steel bracelets...

I have become very interested in pursuing a career as a helicopter pilot. As i've been looking into schools i've found 2 that are the closest and both have a goodlooking program. I was looking for some feedback as to the schools, if they are good, and which one would be a better choice. Silver...

Hey Kevin, Thanks for another great write up. Man, you're sure bringing back memories of those "off" days when I was in my primary training. The frustration is completely understood. ;-) Just remember, you "might" have another hour or so of marginal flying and then that day will arrive when it...

The decision has been made - prototype #1 will go to the US Helicopter museum in West Chester PA. Dan H (former) Comanche test lead

Hi, anyone knows any URL or email of this inventor thanks http://www.recorder.ca/cp/National/040810/n081081A.html --- Helicopter History Site http://www.helis.com

ryuzu wrote: I want to study full time, have the funds available - around £40000 (about $55000 US) and am looking to start in the next few months, probably before christmas. can anyone give me opinions of these places? Well unfortunately first impressions are...

Thanks for the update...I'm enjoying reading about your journey, and your enthusiasm is infective! davdirect

you can request them from natec.navy.mil and see if they will let you view them

HELP!! I have an old 28 vdc Grimes Rotating Beacon with an all red cover that does not work anymore. It appears the motor (Barber-Coleman)is missing a brush and spring. Does anyone know where I can get another motor? If not, then does anyone know where I can get another rotating beacon? Exact model...

Looking for gyro performance program.....download (by Martin Hollmann I think??)........any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

From what I can figure is that Sales of aircraft are flat if non existent. Can anyone verify just how good or a buyers market and a time it to buy it is.

I Still have 5 tickets to the Dayton Airshow, this weekend, I won't be using. 10 bucks each ( Half Price) Paypal only please.. Pssst ... Theres a bonus too ! E-mail me for (Paypal) Info Tomson

As a newly qualified ppl(h) UK based I am now starting to visit new airfields for the first time. Often I could easily land without going anywhere near the circuit. This can sometimes benefit other traffic but what do experienced pilots do? Do you always join in the circuit? When would it be...

Lottery money still burning a hole in my pockets...... I was wondering what I could expect to get hourly from a TV station for an R44 ENG news copter. A station here is looking into contracting a helicopter for 10-15 hrs a month and I thought "Mmmm, maybe a way to get someone else to pay for my...

Is experimental main rotor blade being designed & manufactured for Robinson R22?

Anyone know the stats on maint. for the R22. I'm wondering what the most common problems are...cost drivers, etc...interested in hearing from private owners...any horror stories? Rich

Hey guys, I was down at the local airport yesterday and got talking to the crew of our new regional fire/rescue helo operation when one of the crew/pilots noted that they were doing a lot of NV training so they can start fighting fires at night. Naturally I've heard of rescue and EMS type stuff...

does anybody have any advice on econoical and reliabe helicopters? I am a private pilot,considering getting into helo. rotorways look good. any input? what kind of annual expenses would I expect to incur? thanks Glenn