Helicopters are essential for firefighting. They can drop 1,000 gallons of water at once — some much more. That’s far more ...

Helicopters don't fly by pushing themselves forward ... Instead of directing that exhaust out the back to create thrust, a turboshaft uses the rotational energy of the turbine to turn a driveshaft.

The Chinook helicopter is able to fly on one engine ... Fully loaded, they can weigh as much as 54,000 lbs (24,500 kg), making it one of the heaviest helicopters in service today.

You will not make it.” A female instructor on helicopter simulators inspired her to carry on, she said. “She told me not to listen to anyone, and I thought, if she can fly, why can’t I?” ...

This is not for girls. You will not make it.” A female instructor on helicopter simulators inspired her to carry on, she said. “She told me not to listen to anyone, and I thought, if she can fly, why ...

At the scene of the Greer Fire, ABC15 got an inside look at how air operations work and the critical decisions made by crews operating various aircraft in firefighting efforts.

The Army has started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation's capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month.