Interesting Helicopter and Fixed-wing Facts for Bessemer, AL

There are over 3 million people in the air on planes at any one time. The worlds first flying car arrives in 2012. Called the Terrafugia it costs $194,000

The first reference to a rotor system is credited to inventor Leonardo da Vinci, who designed an ‘aerial screw’ in 1480. No full-scale variant was constructed during his lifetime.

Fun Helicopter and Airplane Facts for Bessemer, AL

On average, a helicopter ground school program takes 12 to 15 weeks to complete. Although there are schools that offer degree programs, traditional programs concentrate on hands-on training and building the flight hours needed for a license.