At just 17 years old, Nico Theodores, of Merrick, took to the skies solo for the first time, navigating a helicopter above Republic Airport while his parents and instructor watched in awe. Now 19 and ...

Edward C. Smith has received fundamental research funding from the US DoD, NASA, and several aerospace companies throughout his 32 years as a faculty member at Penn State. None of these agencies or ...

Helicopters draw a lot of attention with their almost magical ability to hover, fly in any direction and operate without runways. They also help save many lives, often dramatically, with their ...

Becoming a helicopter pilot requires obtaining a private pilot certificate (minimum age 17, FAA medical certificate needed), followed by a commercial pilot certificate for paid work. An airline ...