Cherokee Copter Rental
Frequently Asked Questions

1. How are helicopters and airplanes different in how they get off the ground?




2. How fast will a helicopter go?




3. If it is raining will you still fly?




4. How many passengers can your helicopter carry?




5. How long have helicopters been around?




6. How high will the helicopter fly?

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How are helicopters and airplanes different in how they get off the ground?

Good question Joe! Helicopters differ from airplanes in that they use a rotary lift system not a propelled system. The rotors are long, narrow blades fixed to a shaft rising from the fuselage. When the shaft turns, the rotors whirl horizonatally overhead, supporting the helicopter in flight. A helicopter can fly forward, backward, sideways, or straight up and down. It can hover over one spot, and needs no runway for taking off or landing.

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How fast will a helicoptor go?

Helicopters fly much slower than most airplanes. Average speed is about 100 to 150 mph (160 to 240 km/h). Some helicopters can reach speeds exceeding 200 mph (320 km/h).

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If it is raining do you still fly?

We want you to have a memorable experience.
Tom will use his best judgment in the conditions of the weather.
We've been flying for ten years and know the harsh rains can be detrimental.
You would not be able to see very well in the heavy rain.
We do not want you to waste your time and money and have a bad experience.
We want you to recommend us to a friend.
Our motto is "ALWAYS PLEASE THE CUSTOMER"!
We will gladly reschedule your visit if this happens.

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How many passengers can your helicopter carry?

The Cheroke is a medium size helicopter,

• it can carry 6 passengers.
• Most helicopters carry 2 passengers.
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• Some helicopters can carry as many as thirty passengers.

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How long have helicopters been around?

In China around the 15th Century, a child's top used the principals of the helicopter. Leonardo da Vinci, saw that this principle could be applied to flying machines, but power to propel the machine was lacking.

In 1877 Enrico Forlanini of Italy flew a steam-driven helicopter model that stayed up for 20 seconds.

After the Wright brothers' fixed-wing aircraft was a success, attention was diverted from more developement of the helicopter.

In 1907 Louis Breguet of France built a helicopter that carried a man aloft.

Reliable helicopter controls were perfected in the 1930's by Heinrich Focke of Germany and Igor Sikorsky of the United States.

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How high will the helicopter fly?

Without a load, a typical helicopter can ascend to about 20,000 feet.

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