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Helicopter Trivia! Do You Know These Facts About Helicopters?

Q: Who invented the first functional, single rotor helicopter? A: The very first helicopter, the VS-300, took flight for the first time on September 14, 1939 in Stratford, Connecticut. It was designed by Igor Sikorsky and built by the Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft Division of the United Aircraft...

What Do You Know About Helicopters?

The average person may never even consider what it’s like to learn to fly helicopters or even ride in one, but more and more these amazing machines are becoming available for travel or profession in today’s world. What do you know about these complicated aircraft?   They...

Do Luxury Travel Right with These Tips

Experience is the heart of luxury travel. It is not just about the destination, or the hotel, or even the adventure. It is about the entire experience from start to finish which makes the trip perfect. A bad room at a hotel or a terrible...

Top Things to Do in Central Park this Summer

Aside from seeing Central Park from one of our comfy helicopters, there are other great things to do and see in the park this season. As the summer kicks in and the city gets flooded with people, we all need an escape from the hustle...

Helicopter History

Last month, we kicked off our first edition of “Helicopter History”, where we share some fascinating facts about helicopters that we’ve learned over the years.  This month, we’re excited to do the same!  Read on to find out the history of the “air ambulance” and...

Valentine’s Day Helicopter Tours

At Wings Air we see a surge in helicopter tour bookings around every Valentine's Day. Couples searching for the most unique and exciting date ideas often find themselves on a helicopter tour over New York City at sunset before heading off to dinner. Sometimes they...