Interview with Chicago traffic copter pilot

[mikea]

With Rita Maiss, traffic chopper pilot
What's better: Flying an airplane or a helicopter?

A lot of pilots love airplanes because of the speed, the altitude and the range. I would trade the speed for the maneuverability of a helicopter any day.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/transportation/432251,CST-NWS-shotgun18.article

Uh, huh.

 

[gprellwitz]

It totally depends on the mission.

 

[Dr. Bill]

More like, "Uh, Duh".

Always be careful flying anything with a part known as a 'Jesus nut'.

 

[RotaryWingBob]

Rita's right, of course. There's nothing in world like being up at 700-1000 agl, 120 kts, but able to stop if you want. The view is unmatched, and the ships are always fun to fly...