These Airmen sure make jumping out of the back of massive transport helicopter under the roar of spinning rotors look good. It looks like they're just chilling up there standing on air. They're defying physics — with the help of a photographer, of course. Read More >>
Featured comment by Mr. T:
"Why wasting time and taking risk's by jumping one by one? Why not just get on a speed boat and drop it! Short and sweet ;)" More »
The Pentagon first started to dream up the CH-47 Chinook in the 1950s. That's dinosaur time—but the dual-rotor bird still has some completely insane powers by today's standards. Read More >>
Featured comment by Adam Edge:
"It was the unmistakable voice of Mike Brewer (Wheeler Dealers) who did a fantastic documentary about that particular Chinook. During filming he was on..." More »
When landing a helicopter, I guess there are a few basic rules to follow. Make sure you don't land on people likely comes first, but a close second is probably to avoid landing near things that stand a good chance of getting blown away. This pilot didn't remember that part. Read More >>
Featured comment by Ergates:
"Tent pegs, invectus? You've not stood beneath a hovering helicopter then, not even a small one, much less a Chinook." More »
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