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 ...

For anyone who's never flown a helicopter, hovering might not seem like a big deal. Yet ask any pilot, and they'll tell you that holding a helicopter steady in the air is one of the toughest ...

Because of their unique versatility in aerial transportation, helicopters are some of the most important machines of the modern era. Capable of vertical take-off and landing, helicopters are used in ...