helicopter pilots

Describes the work of a rescue helicopter pilot as he spends his day saving people caught in dangerous situations such as fires, floods, and hurricanes.

Introduces the often dangerous and risky job of helicopter pilots, including police, test, emergency medical, and firefighter pilots.

The author chronicles his heroic days as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, describing his training and his twelve-month stint of rescuing during which he amazingly went untouched by enemy fire.

Provides a brief overview of the training requirements, dangers, and day-to-day experiences associated with being an Apache helicopter pilot.