1. The Coast Guard trained pigeons to assist in finding people lost at sea. They sat in a dome attached to a helicopter, pressing a lever after spotting life preservers or debris. They had a 90% success rate in initial trials. 2. Australia’s largest bird of prey, the wedge-tailed eagle, is so territorial it will…
As far back as the early 1900’s, handheld cameras were used to make films in helicopters. Today, it’s altogether common for people who take an air tour to naturally capture gorgeous video footage and pictures of their favorite sites. In previous blogs we’ve shared some facts about the history of helicopters, and female helicopter pilots…
Women, historically, have had to fight harder to break into male-dominated fields, and aviation is up there at the top of that list. Today, only a small percentage of pilots are female. Keep reading to learn about the trend-setters who paved the way. German pilot Hanna Reitsch was the first female helicopter pilot and one…
Helicoptering Isn’t Necessarily a Modern Concept Leonard DaVinci first sketched his “Aerial Screw”, considered to be the first conception of a vertical flying machine, in the 15th century. What comes to mind when you think about helicopters? While it may be a “hovering” parent, the slang uses of the word, like “chopper” & ”whirlybird”, or…
Come enjoy this jaw-dropping tour as we take you around Buckhead and Downtown Atlanta on an epic helicopter ride! See the spectacular architecture and majestic buildings as we soar smoothly through the skies in Atlanta, Georgia!
Want to learn how to fly a helicopter? The R22 is the most popular ship for training purposes. It is a two seat helicopter that is affordable for students looking to get started.
Circle the King and Queen buildings and then head to Buckhead to view one of Atlanta’s finest neighborhoods. See all of your favorite upscale hangouts and beautiful homes, including the Governor’s Mansion!
