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Mike Hicks

U.S.

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Expertise

Military/Civilian Helicopter operations, general questions about helicopters, flying helicopters and their operational use. Instrument Flying, Military and Civilian Aviation,

Experience in the area

With over 18,000 flying hours 8,000 helicopter and 10,000 in airplanes. Retired military instructor pilot of both helicopter and fixed wing aircraft. Currently as an Pilot Examiner at the home of Army Aviation, Ft. Rucker AL.

Organizations

Professional Helicopter Pilots Assn.

Publications

Army Aviation Magazine

Education/Credentials

BS Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle University

Awards and Honors

Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Broken Wing x2

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Benjamin	06/06/09	10	10	10	10
charlie	05/13/09	10	9	10	10	thank you. Your answer really helped me .....
alan	05/09/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you
mat	02/03/09	10	10	10	10
tc	08/10/08	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Mike Hicks

2009-10-22 organizations:

I applaud his accomplishments, sounds like an interesting man. Try EAA.com Experimental Aircraft Assn. Depends on his service and what he flew but there are organizations out there like P47 pilots assn

2009-08-12 blue to green pilot:

Cameron, First thanks for using All Experts. As prior service you have a leg up on those coming off the street, you understand the process (well as much as it can be understood...lol) First..it is not

2009-06-06 Career as helicopter pilot:

Hey again Benjamin, Ok let me be as accurate as possible, things change often in the military as far as requirements and so forth. The Coast Guard Good group of folks with an important mission, They

2009-06-06 Career as helicopter pilot:

Benjamin, Hi and thanks for using All Experts. Let me start by saying the aviation field is a great way of making a living, but a hard one to break into. Like many professions it requires alot of

2009-02-15 army aviation:

Hi Steve, Well let me see if I can give you the answer you are looking for. first The Army's Safety Center is located at Ft Rucker, Alabama The field of Accident Investigation is usually headed by

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