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Here's Why RC Helicopters Can Fly Upside Down (And Why Real Ones Don't)

In 2019, a modified BO-105 helicopter with Red Bull branding — of course — flew over New York City. It performed barrel rolls, flips, and nosedives against the Statue of Liberty's backdrop. An average ...
Aviation Week

Bell Unveils 429-Based Fly-By-Wire Testbed

Bell has unveiled a fly-by-wire control system-equipped 429 twin-engine light helicopter as the company’s new flying testbed. The company’s Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy (ALFA) will be used ...
autoevolution

U.S. Army Helicopter Pilots Could Learn Forgotten Flying Skills on Special Bell 505

Being a helicopter pilot is not for everyone, as it requires a certain set of skills. Or, that's how things used to be, as the advancements in technology have made pilots increasingly dependent on ...
Newsweek

New US Army Helicopter Could Fly Twice As Fast As A Black Hawk

The U.S. Army is close to finalizing the design of a new helicopter intended to replace the iconic Black Hawk, and it's built to fly nearly twice as fast and twice as far. Developed by Bell, the new ...