Helicopters
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We are representing DCS for National History Day Competition 2013.
We are representing DCS for National History Day Competition 2013.
Quotes about the Helicopter:
An Apache AH-64 gunship just above a river
“For those who love flying, the ability of the helicopter to hover and move in any direction from the hover with complete control gives a thrill and fascination that is not found in any other form of powered flight.” ~Fay, John (1976), The Helicopter, History, Piloting and How it Flies, publisher: David & Charles, page 106.
“If a man is in need of rescue, an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft (helicopter) could come in and save his life.” ~Igor Sikorsky.
"Although practical helicopters first flew just over sixty years ago, they are without question one of the most vital aircraft in the world today" ~Stanley S. McGowen, Author of Helicopters: An Illustrated History of Their Impact (Weapons and Warfare), (2005).
- “...the Helicopter is a highly complex and remarkable machine which has become an indispensable means of transport and has proved invaluable in both civil and military contexts, as well as for para-military tasks such as policing, air-ambulance work and traffic control.” ~Giorgio Apostolo (1984), The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Helicopters, Bonanza Books, From the first paragraph of the Introduction.
- "Many aviation experts consider the helicopter the most innovative and versatile vehicle known to man. " ~ Stanley S. McGowen, Author of Helicopters: An Illustrated History of Their Impact (Weapons and Warfare), (2005).
“If a man is in need of rescue, an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft (helicopter) could come in and save his life.” ~Igor Sikorsky.
"Although practical helicopters first flew just over sixty years ago, they are without question one of the most vital aircraft in the world today" ~Stanley S. McGowen, Author of Helicopters: An Illustrated History of Their Impact (Weapons and Warfare), (2005).
- “...the Helicopter is a highly complex and remarkable machine which has become an indispensable means of transport and has proved invaluable in both civil and military contexts, as well as for para-military tasks such as policing, air-ambulance work and traffic control.” ~Giorgio Apostolo (1984), The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Helicopters, Bonanza Books, From the first paragraph of the Introduction.
- "Many aviation experts consider the helicopter the most innovative and versatile vehicle known to man. " ~ Stanley S. McGowen, Author of Helicopters: An Illustrated History of Their Impact (Weapons and Warfare), (2005).
All words in bold has a definition in the Glossary page.
Sources:
http://www.helicopterlinks.com/quotes/index.htm