helicopter
First Human-Powered Helicoter
Jul 12 2013
At 3.3m and 64.1 seconds, AeroVelo has taken the 33-year-old competition prize of $250,000 that was established by Sikorsky in 1980.
Quadrocopter Pole Acrobatics
Feb 23 2013
This video shows two quadrocopters balancing as well as launching and catching an inverted pendulum. Pretty incredible stuff, considering that we didn't even know how to fly 100 years ago!
The Highly Underrated Eastern Aviation in Photos [21 Pics]
Sep 24 2012
Decided to switch it up from the standard military stuff we see from day to day (Raptors, Hornets, etc) and show you how the East likes their aviation. We like it too.
Showing Off Gone Bad: a Terrible AH-64 Apache Crash
May 7 2012
Sharana, Afghanistan – a bad miscalculation on pilot's part after which he will never be able to fly an army aircraft again. Surprisingly no criminal charges were laid, considering that one of these costs around $20,000,000. According to sources, the co-pilot is still in recovery and is awaiting judgement. Fortunately no one on the ground was injured.
Robots are Taking Over the World
Feb 7 2012
The next step is the government equipping these with weapons, Skynet is coming ladies and gentlemen. Developed as a project at the University of Pennsylvania. Simply amazing!
The Gunner
Jan 18 2012
Gotta love epic military photos. Gunner flying over hostile territory. US Airforce Photo by Staff Sergeant Stephen J. Otero. (Thanks Jessica Pierce!)
Insane Helicopter Pilot
Dec 24 2011
Old BO-105 german anti tank helicopter getting flown by a great pilot. That is all.
America's First Stealth Helicopter
Sep 9 2011
With a recent post about the crash of a new top secret US stealth helicopter, we have decided to dedicate a post to the first helicopter (also American) that utilized stealth technology - the Comanche.
Marines' Helicopter Camouflage
Sep 3 2011
US military has always been known for painting naked women on the noses of their aircraft (nose art), but this is definitely something new. See if you can see the shape in integrated into the camouflage of this US Marines helicopter.
A Scratch Built Model Like No Other - Mil 24
Jun 16 2011
Fully scratch built, this model took just over 15 years (8000-10,000 hours) to complete. Begun in Kiev (Ukraine), in 1986 this masterpiece was profoundly difficult to construct due to the extreme scarcity of information on it. Be sure to click on photos for higher resolution versions.
America's Secret Stealth Helicopter Crash
May 24 2011
During a recent raid on Bin Laden's "fortress" was a huge success for Americans, however a super secret stealth helicopter was shot down and not recovered. Photos inside.
