Famous Quote in Pasadena, CA

If a man is in need of rescue an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life. ”-Igor Sikorsky

Helicopters are renowned for working in some of the most remote and inaccessible locations on the planet. ”~Heliops International (magazine) 2008

“Everyone is a student in a helicopter” -Unknown

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Factoid Landing Gear

The landing gear supports the aircraft during landing and while it is on the ground. Simple aircraft that fly at low speeds generally have fixed gear. This means the gear is stationary and does not retract for flight. Faster, more complex aircraft have retractable landing gear. After takeoff, the landing gear is retracted into the fuselage or wings and out of the airstream. This is important because extended gear create significant parasite drag whih reduces performance.