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To learn to fly a military helicopter is to take a master class in multitasking. You need both hands and both feet to control the aircraft while keeping a close eye on the horizon and your altitude.

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 ...

Bell, M1 and Lockheed Martin have been selected for the next phase of the U.S. Army's Flight School Next competition. Let's see what each proposal brings to the competition. Bell Textron announced on ...

We are an FAA-approved flight school offering comprehensive training that combines certified safety standards and high-quality instruction under FAR Part 141. Based in the Pacific Northwest, our ...

The Italian Air Force has officially activated its New Helicopter School at Viterbo airport, relocating the 72° Stormo and creating a joint national rotary-wing training hub. The Italian Air Force ...

Located in Belleville, Illinois, Southwestern Illinois College offers four aviation-focused career paths. The school is focused on preparing graduates for fast-paced, in-demand, well-paying careers in ...

At just 17 years old, Nico Theodores, of Merrick, took to the skies solo for the first time, navigating a helicopter above Republic Airport while his parents and instructor watched in awe. Now 19 and ...

The training of U.S. military helicopter pilots is getting heightened attention following the midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet. To learn to fly a military ...