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Why Do Helicopters Make That Iconic Thumping Sound When They're Flying?

Helicopters have one of the most recognizable sounds in aviation. The signature "whop whop" or deep thumping sound announces its arrival long before it appears in the sky. It's a sound so iconic, it's ...
SlashGear

Why Hovering A Helicopter Is One Of The Hardest Skills To Learn As A Pilot

For anyone who's never flown a helicopter, hovering might not seem like a big deal. Yet ask any pilot, and they'll tell you that holding a helicopter steady in the air is one of the toughest ...
The New York Times

Before a Fatal Helicopter Crash, 2 Midair Breakdowns and Unpaid Bills

The charter firm whose helicopter plunged into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five, had been struggling financially, records show. By Patrick McGeehan Michael Rothfeld and ...
CNN

Less than a second before hitting a passenger jet, helicopter instructor told pilot to change course, NTSB hearing reveals

The first of the National Transportation Safety Board’s three days of investigative hearings is underway to help determine what caused the deadly midair collision on January 29 between an Army ...
NBC New York

What may have caused the helicopter crash in the Hudson River

A New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists in the latest U.S. aviation ...