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Helen Krasner

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Highlights

  • PPL(A) - 15 years experience flying fixed-wing aircraft.
  • PPL(H) -13 years experience flying helicopters.
  • CPL(H), Helicopter Instructor Rating – 12 years working as a helicopter instructor.
  • Editor of the BWPA (British Women Pilots Association) newsletter for several years.
  • Nominated for an “Aviation Journalist of the Year” award
  • Winner of the “Dawn to Dusk” International Flying Competition
  • 12 years experience writing about aviation.

Experience

Helen Krasner learned to fly in 1997, and during the next couple of years obtained her Private Pilot's License for both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. She has also reached solo standard on a flexwing microlight, and has experience with flying gliders and gyroplanes. In 2001, Helen and a co-pilot won the prestigious “Dawn to Dusk” flying competition. They have also won the trophy for the best all-female competitors three times. In 2003, Helen qualified as a helicopter instructor, and has instructed for various flying schools on Robinson R22s and R44s. Helen is an accomplished aviation writer, having authored several books and numerous articles online and in print, one of which was nominated in for an "Aerospace Journalist of the Year" Award. Publications to which she has contributed include 'Todays Pilot' and 'Pilot' in the UK, 'HeliNews' and 'Australian Aviation' in Australia, and 'Global Aviation' in South Africa. She was also newsletter editor for the British Women Pilots' Association for five years. Since 2006, Helen has been writing a regular monthly column for the UK publication 'Flight Training News' (FTN), which is still continuing.

Education

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology - The University of Edinburgh
  • CPL(H) Helicopter Instructor Rating – 12 years working as a helicopter instructor

Awards

  • Nominated for an “Aviation Journalist of the Year” award
  • Winner of the “Dawn to Dusk” International Flying Competition
  • Winner of the "Best All-Female Competitors" three times

Where to Find Helen

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-krasner-749a0914
  • Personal Website: https://helenkrasner.com
  • Buy Helen's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Helen-Krasner/author/B0034P597C
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Helicopters

Why Helicopters Often Avoid Flying in the Rain

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Helicopters

How Much Weight Helicopters Can Lift: Civilian & Military Choppers

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Helicopters

How Low Can a Helicopter Legally Fly?

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Helicopters

The Real Cost of Owning a Helicopter: An Analysis

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Helicopters

What Do Police Helicopters Look For?

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Helicopters

How (Some) Helicopters Are Able to Land On Water

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Helicopters

3 Challenges of Flying a Helicopter Across the Atlantic

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Helicopters

Why Do We Call Helicopters “Choppers”? Etymology and History

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Helicopters

Can Police Helicopters Really See Inside Your House?

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Helicopters

Why Are Helicopters Flying Over My House?

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4 Factors That Explain Why Helicopters Are So Expensive

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The Evolution of Helicopter Blade Materials: From Wood to Composites

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How Loud is a Helicopter? (Comparing Helicopter Noise Levels)

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How Long Can a Helicopter Hover in Place?

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Are Helicopter Barrel Rolls Possible or Just a Myth?

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5 Best Online Ground Schools (For Private Pilots)

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Best Instrument Rating Course

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4 Best Flight Simulator Throttle Quadrants

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Gear

5 Best Flight Simulator Headsets

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3 Best IFR Training Glasses

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What Type of Fuel Do Helicopters Use? (Avgas vs. Avtur)

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Helicopter Blade RPM: How Fast Do They Really Spin?

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Are Small Planes Safe? (Not Always)

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Do Airplanes Have Keys? (Private, Fighter Jets, Airliners)

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How Fast Do Planes Land? (By Aircraft Type)

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Cessna 180 vs 185 (Similarities & Key Differences)

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How Low Planes Can (Legally) Fly Over Your House

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How Many Wheels Do Airplanes Have?

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How Long Do Airplane Tires Last?

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Airplanes Have Horns (But Not Why You Think So)

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3 Reasons Why Airplanes Fly in the Stratosphere

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Why Airplanes Have Landing Lights (Not Headlights)

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7 Skills & Qualities You Need to Become a Pilot

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Hierarchy of Commercial Pilots: From Captain to Second Officer

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14 Pros & Cons of Being a Pilot

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