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The number of blades on a helicopter’s rotor system is not arbitrary; it is a carefully considered design choice that depends on several factors, including the helicopter’s intended purpose, performance requirements, and engineering considerations. Here are some reasons why helicopters may have different numbers of rotor blades: Reasons Some Helicopters Have More Blades Than Others…

Helicopters are often considered more challenging to fly than airplanes for several reasons, mainly due to their unique design and flight characteristics. Here are some of the key factors that make helicopters more difficult to fly: Hovering Complex Control Inputs Critical Power Management Variable Center of Gravity Inherent Instability Weather Sensitivity Slower Forward Speed Increased…

The dance with the wind is a subtle art for helicopter pilots. At Anthelion Helicopters, we not only teach our pilots how to fly; we teach them to read and respond to the invisible currents that define the airspace. For helicopter pilots, understanding the nuances of wind direction is not just about skillful control; it’s…

Becoming a helicopter pilot is an exciting and challenging journey that requires dedication, skill, and exceptional training. The quality of your training can make or break your success in this field. In this blog post, we will explore why the quality of training is paramount when aspiring to become a helicopter pilot and why Anthelion…

02 AUG GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY Posted at 12:42h in Newsletter by admin GET STARTED RIGHT AWAYChrisis one of our students that we have working on his private certificate. The first hurdle to overcome in fulfilling his dream was finding the right flight school.“After touring Anthelion, learning about their training program and their emphasis on…

26 OCT TOP 3 SIGHTSEEING LOCATIONS FROM A HELICOPTER IN LOS ANGELES Posted at 11:54h in Blog by admin Get to the Chopper! Why Seeing L.A. by Helicopter Made My Vacation When I took my first trip to California, I knew I would never forgive myself if I didn’t put seeing Los Angeles at the…

30 OCT WHAT MAKES A GOOD HELICOPTER FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOOL Posted at 14:44h in Blog by admin To Dream. To Fly. Today. Since the dawn of mankind, human beings have dreamed of flight. Ask any child what super power they would like to have, and the ability to fly will almost always be the answer….

01 NOV THE BEST TIME OF DAY FOR A LOS ANGELES HELICOPTER TOUR Posted at 11:34h in Blog by admin Everything I Ever Wanted to Know About The Best Times for Helicopter Tours and Wasn’t Afraid to Ask When I’m planning something special, I ask a lot of questions. But when I decided to celebrate…

13 DEC ANTHELION HELICOPTERS CEO INTERVIEWED BY LONG BEACH IMPACT Posted at 13:42h in Blog by admin Long Beach Impact Podcast, Alex Chaunt Anthelion Helicopters CEO, Alex Chaunt, was recently featured on the Long Beach Impact Podcast. Among the many topics discussed, the theme of the podcast centered around “How To Perservere When Life Gets…

13 DEC WHAT ARE 3 SECRETS TO GREAT AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Posted at 13:24h in Blog by admin What are 3 secrets to great aerial photography Whether you need to show off a beautiful piece of real estate, document legal property boundaries, highlight your business, capture footage for a motion picture, or chronicle a special event,…

18 DEC HOW DO I BECOME A HELICOPTER PILOT? Posted at 09:15h in Blog by admin Becoming a helicopter pilot The first step is your personalized demo flight experience. I’m proud to say we have the only helicopter flight simulator in the Los Angeles area. It’s called the Elite TH100 Helicopter Advanced Aircraft Training Device…

13 APR WHICH IS BETTER – HELICOPTER AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY OR DRONE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Posted at 14:40h in Blog by admin Which is better? Aerial photography is a pinnacle of modern photos and films. It is crucial to decide on whether or not photos taken by the use of a drone is going to satisfy the needs…