Are helicopters safe in Hawaii?
Are helicopters safe in Hawaii? Hawaii has strict safety regulations making the state one of the safest places to go on a helicopter tour. Pilots and mechanics are fully certified in their respective fields and well trained. Helicopter tours are popular in Hawaii so many companies work together to keep everyone as safe as possible.
What should you never do around a helicopter or aircraft?
Never approach or leave a helicopter when its engine and rotors are running down or starting up. Crouch while walking for extra rotor clearance. Secure any loose articles such as hats and ensure your pockets are zipped up. Never reach up or chase after anything that blows away.
Are helicopter pilots afraid of heights?
It's probably embarrassing to admit it, but if you're like most other pilots, the answer is “Yes.” According to Chaytor Mason, a retired professor of aviation psychology at the University of Southern California, the rate of acrophobia is upwards of 90% in some of the pilot groups he's encountered.