But the first successful helicopter flew years before, in an isolated attempt to prove the concept, in 1922. The helicopter in question was the de Bothezat helicopter—or, at the time, the ...

The first Mi-8 transport helicopter flew in July 1961. It's a workhorse, still being produced today with over 17,000 built. In use by approximately 80 countries, the "Hip" ...

The Federal Aviation Administration typically issues temporary flight restrictions in airspace needed for relief and recovery ...

In 1922, Paul Leo Ortego created the first working helicopter in Alexandria and tested it on the corner of the city's Bolton and Rapides avenues. Ortego piloted the machine between 10 and 15 feet ...

Scott Ruskan, a Coast Guard swimmer, is credited with saving 165 people at the all-girls’ camp from deadly floods in Central ...

At first, the helicopter "wiggled" its blades, spinning them at just 50 revolutions per minute. Then, the craft went on to spin the blades at full speed: 2,500 rpm.