Helicopter Facts for Wetherfield, CT

The word helicopter is adapted from the French hlicoptre, coined by Gustave de Ponton dAmecourt in 1861. The word \Helicopter originates from the Greek helix/helik which means twisted or curved and pteron which means wing.

Because helicopters have engine driven rotors for propulsion they have the following advantages over fixed-wing aircrafts: 1)Helicopters can take off and land vertically. 2) They can hover and fly in any direction (forwards backwards and sidewards).

Helicopter Facts for Wetherfield, CT

Helicopter Careers - Military: The other factor to consider is the time commitment required to obtain your helicopter pilot license in the military. The military absolutely expects that you are a military officer first and a pilot second. This exchange requires a lot of give and take and should be considered prior to making a concrete decision. If you feel strongly about the military and are willing to sacrifice a block of your time