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.

Being a helicopter pilot is not for everyone, as it requires a certain set of skills. Or, that's how things used to be, as the advancements in technology have made pilots increasingly dependent on ...

You've just finished dinner and are sitting down to watch your favorite show when suddenly you hear the low rumble of a helicopter. It's not the first time you've heard it, and you may even hear it ...

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 ...

It may be hard to believe, but self-flying military helicopters already exist and are undergoing real-world testing. We're not talking about theoretical concepts or something exciting happening in the ...