Syrian rebels appear to have turned to YouTube tutorials to learn how to operate a captured ... watching YouTube videos to figure out how to fly a helicopter captured from regime forces.

but flying a helicopter is very different from flying a fixed-wing aircraft. There will likely be a learning curve whether you are new to aviation or not. Are helicopter pilots in high demand?

Flying helicopters is a dream for many pilots ... Pursuing aviation is a challenge but is open to everyone with the desire to learn and a passion for flight. John McDermott is a student at ...