Those wanting to get an up-close look at helicopters will have the opportunity on Thursday. Lake Superior Helicopters is hosting a free open house from 3-6 pm at their Sky Harbor Airport location.

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When most people hear the term "autopilot," the mental image that follows is that of two pilots sitting in a cockpit, sipping coffee while the plane does all the work. Helicopters might seem more ...

The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue. By Christine Chung See more of our ...

The first helicopter certified for civilian use was the legendary Bell 47 back in 1946. In the years since, helicopters have undergone a load of changes in the intervening years, adding more space, ...