While operating a helicopter is an exciting endeavor for many, the thrill comes with its fair share of responsibilities. One of the biggest responsibilities is ensuring that the helicopter is in the best condition possible. Not only will this give the helicopter a...
Within the last decade alone, the number of civilian helicopters has increased by over 38%. Even though the helicopter's popularity has grown, however, most pilots aren't able to drive to their mechanic down the block. You need a trusted, reliable helicopter spare...
There are thousands of military helicopters in use today. Between retired machines and ones currently in use, there are plenty in the sky. Technological advances in aerospace engineering move quickly and our military branches are always looking to have top-tier,...
They say a copter is only as good as the equipment it uses. As an owner, you can certainly agree with that. When you're looking to buy Sikorsky UH-60 parts for your helicopter, you want to know that each piece is not only important but necessary to improve the overall...
The Black Hawk Helicopter has been in service since 1979 and is still in operation today. There is no doubt that this medium-lift helicopter has proven itself time and time again. Trusted throughout the world, the H-60 is one incredible machine, hence why special...
Helicopter maintenance is actually the difference between life and death. Think we're being dramatic? If something goes wrong while you're in the air there's not much standing between you and plummeting to the ground. That's why it's not surprising in the least...
The helicopter industry is growing every year. In fact, over the last decade, there has been a 38 percent increase in the number of civilian helicopters. There are now nearly 31,000 helicopters in the global fleet. This figure does not include thousands of operational...
The United States Department of Defense has a $716 billion national defense budget. In 2019, the Department of Defense is requesting $55.2 billion to spend exclusively on aircraft and related systems. With that kind of spending power, it should come as no surprise...
Sikorsky's UH-60L BlackHawk aircraft can reach a maximum speed of about 178mph. The BlackHawk aircraft isn't only known for its speed. Throughout the years, it's proved to be one of the most innovative helicopters in the air. There have been many improvements to the...
Military helicopter parts can be used in helicopters that are for tourism or personal use. Did you know that while the airframe can have thousands of hours of service life, the inner helicopter parts can have a much shorter lifespan? Thankfully, these can be replaced...