STEPHAN/H is a line of clothing developed for and with helicopter pilots. They have designs for men, as well as for women who demand quality and comfort and are looking for clothes that are both professional and technical. Canadian design, clothing materials combine technology, design, ergonomics and innovation. They offer different collections, which are the […]
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There are lots of watches available for pilots. Breitling, Citizen, Omega, IWC … and even “smartwatches” ! But which one is considered the best? Of course, Breitling is often the first one to come up in a conversation about pilots’ watches. Why ? Well their watches is indeed amongst the most popular due to their […]
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Ever wanted to experience what it would be like to fire your weapon from a helicopter? Well this is exactly what Sniper Helicopter Adventures offers. As you fly through various obstacles in a helicopter, you get to test your shooting skills. According to their website, the whole Ultimate Sniper Challenge experience lasts from 8:30 to […]
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Helicopters have become very common in the movie industry. Lately, several movies that came out in theaters are featuring helicopters, such as White House Down or World War Z. Why ? Well probably because helicopters are always impressive to watch on the big screen, especially since most of them end up exploding! Older movies are […]
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Flight Suit throughout History A pilot’s in flight clothing has come a long way since the first aircrafts were developed. Earlier planes with open cockpits made it quite mandatory for pilots to wear warm clothing. Plus, the need for multiple pockets with closures was also apparent. During WWI, several flight jackets were developed that were […]
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What to do if you want to be a helicopter pilot but are afraid of flying? Several people suffer from the fear of flying. Should that prevent them from flying a helicopter? No. Anyone can overcome aerophobia (fear of flying). For some people, the symptoms will be physiological and for others, psychological. In both cases, […]
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“Helicopters are dangerous to fly” Looking at accidents statistics, we can see that flying a helicopter isn’t more dangerous than flying a fixed wings aircraft and most accidents are not caused by mechanical failure, but rather caused by human error, such as not enough fuel, hitting wires, etc. Several people also think that if the […]
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What makes helicopter pilots different from fixed wings aircraft pilots? It would be accurate to say that since helicopters are different than airplanes, pilots have to be different as well. It is common to see the saying “A helicopter does not want to fly. It is maintained in the air by a variety of forces […]
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