Helicopter pilots face a wide range of dangers that regular pilots do not—from hostile ground forces, environmental hazards, and the general dangers that come with an inherently un-airworthy platform.

Helicopters come in a variety of models and designs intended for different purposes. Used by both civilians and the military, you'd be surprised at what some of these flying machines are capable of in ...

The hard-working, multi-role Piasecki H-21 helicopter, known as the "Flying Banana," was the brainchild of Frank Piasecki, who founded the P-V Engineering Forum alongside his college buddy, Harold ...

Cal Fire added six new night-flying CH-47 Chinook helicopters, one of which is now located at the Paso Robles Air Attack Base. Photo courtesy of Cal Fire San Luis Obispo Unit Just as California moves ...

The Army helicopter that collided with a commercial plane over Washington, D.C., in January had incorrect altitude readings, which contributed to the aircraft getting too close, according to National ...

The noise is barely audible at first, just a low rumble somewhere in the distance. Within seconds it rises to a growl, then swells to a roar, a predator lurking just overhead. The sound makes windows ...