Helicopter Pilots Graduate with BSc (Hons) Degree
Three helicopter pilots have graduated with the UK’s only operator-supported BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Pilot Practice (Helicopter) degree. The graduates, Barry Wilmott, Russell Sheriff and Andrew Thompson, are the first students in the UK to graduate with this degree that is unique to Middlesex University and Helicentre Aviation, and designed specifically for helicopter pilots. Professor Tim Blackman, Vice-Chancellor at...
First Drone-Caused Aircraft Accident?!
According to media reports, a helicopter crashed near Charleston South Carolina, whilst avoiding a drone. If these reports prove to be accurate, this will be the first drone-related aircraft accident. It is reported that the helicopter was involved in an instructional flight when, “a white ‘DJI Phantom quad-copter drone’ came close to the helicopter.” The instructor took control of the helicopter and attempted to avoid the drone, but...
