World Helicopter Day is literally, held all around the world in August, celebrating helicopter flight. The New York area WHD is held at Independent Helicopters at Stewart International Airport. This was a double celebration because Independent Helicopters owner and chief pilot, Heather Howley, was celebrating moving into a new building / hangar / flight school. Helicopter and airplane CFII Greg Knowles gave an FAA Wings program on Pinch Hitter for helicopter passengers. After a post by Greg on Facebook, it was suggested that Flying Musicians Association should provide music for the event. FMA musicians came out for the event, which featured Ross Pilot on guitar / vocals, Roger Astudillo on… Read More
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