For 85 years, virtually all helicopters have flown using the same controls-cyclic, collective, and pedal controls-that Igor Sikorsky first demonstrated in 1940.

Ever wondered why helicopters have two control sticks while airplanes usually have one? Learn how helicopter controls work and why they’re different.

V Corps and Poland’s 1st Aviation Brigade conducted their third Polish Apache Initiative Summit Aug. 27-29 at Poland’s Air Force ...