Is it hot or cold in a helicopter?
Is it hot or cold in a helicopter? Layer Up for Comfort. Although the weather on land may be hot, temperatures will drop as you get high in the sky. Temperature rates drop by about 5 degrees per 1,0000 feet – but the wind can make it feel much cooler.
What not to wear on a helicopter?
No hats, scarfs, or loose items are allowed in the aircraft cabin. Please wear closed-toe shoes. Flip-flops and shoes with open backs are not allowed. Sunglasses are OK to wear as our headset will hold them securely to your head.
Are you safer in a helicopter or a plane?
Helicopter rides are significantly riskier than commercial airline flights, but not as dangerous as a trip on a personal plane. And some trips — like personal or private helicopter rides — are far more likely than others to end in a fatal accident.
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.
Are helicopter rides safe?
It's natural for people to doubt the safety of helicopters — it's just you being cautious. We're cautious whenever we board an aircraft or vehicle because of the risk of something going wrong. However, helicopter rides are safe when proper safety and maintenance protocol is followed.