You are here:
- Home
- Shopping
- Air Travel
- Aviation/Flying
- Mike Hicks
Aviation/Flying/Expert Profile
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
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 12/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jason | 09/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. You answered my question very ..... |
| alena | 10/15/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| alena | 09/24/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanx man!!! |
| Kenneth | 12/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mike. I appreciate the information! Ken |
Recent Answers from Mike Hicks
2011-12-21 UH-1 Tail rotor failure:
Lee, First thanks for using AllExperts, to answer your question I will give two answers one by the book, the other by experience and testimony of others. The operators manual (depending on date and
2011-09-25 Piloting crossover:
Jason, Here at Ft Rucker the home of Army Aviation and it's helicopter flight school, we see guys come here with a CFII fixed wing license all the time..so to answer your question, anything is possible!
2010-11-28 qualities of aviator:
Hello and thanks for using all experts. The qualities of a good aviator are really no different than those of other fields. Education,desire and the ability to adapt to different situations. For military
2010-09-15 help please!!!:
Alena, first sorry for late reply I did not see the question just just now. You will need to contact a Army recruiting command nearest you to find to answers you seek. You are 16 so you have a couple
2010-06-06 Blue to Green Aviation:
George, I understand your frustration, and it certainly would not hurt, to give it a try. The Army, bless their hearts changes their minds and regs, as we do underwear. When I started (some years
Answers by Expert:
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.