Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned structures in areas including the historic town of Lahaina, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities. Rescuers pulled a dozen people... continue reading

posted by newtboy 8 months 3 weeks ago • 112 views • 2:14

How does a uniform cable beneath a helicopter hang? The story of a controversial physics question on the qualifying exam for the 2014 US Physics Olympiad team.

posted by eric3579 2 years 6 months ago • 262 views • 12:59

This is the story of America's massive forging presses built during the cold war used to build America's most advanced machinery - the Heavy Press Program. Modern airplanes, missiles, helicopters, turbines... continue reading

posted by nanrod 5 years 5 months 1 week ago • 528 views • 12:48

YouTube description: I graduated from Advanced Helo Underwater Egress Training at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. When life gets hard THINK CLEARLY, and take small steps towards safety. Please subscribe... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 6 months 1 week ago • 1,831 views • 11:19

In the last few years, wildfires have been getting worse - and, oddly, it's because humans have been preventing them. From a helicopter above the forests of British Columbia, and from the Tree Ring Lab... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 5 years 9 months 2 weeks ago • 125 views • 3:46

The Lahti L-39 is a Finnish 20 mm anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It had excellent accuracy, penetration and range, but its size made transportation difficult. It was nicknamed "Norsupyssy"... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 6 years 11 months 1 week ago • 135 views • 10:14

In this video, we explore the helicopter speed limit, dissymmetry of lift, and what causes retreating blade stalls.

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 5 months ago • 709 views • 4:15

Destin livin' and lovin' life! YouTube: GET SMARTER SECTION Watch all the Smarter Every Day videos about helicopters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL... Tail Number CGYYW is a 2011 Robinson R44 II ... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years ago • 650 views • 9:12

"Something just clicked in your brain."

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 5 months 1 week ago • 1,065 views • 9:45