Learn More About Aviation in Southglenn, CO

To become a helicopter pilot, individuals must undergo rigorous training and be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA.

In 1951, at the urging of his contacts at the Department of the Navy, Charles Kaman modified his K-225 synchropter with a new kind of engine, the turboshaft engine.

Helicopter Spotlight for Southglenn, CO

SpeedHawk is a concept aircraft based on applying X-49A compounding concepts to a production UH-60 Black Hawk offering better performance range and increases in useful load. The SpeedHawk aircraft includes an SPU (third engine) high forward-swept wing concept a 45-inch fuselage plug cabin extension and several other drag reducing and performance-oriented improvements including a rotor hub fairing.