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About Mike Hicks
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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
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

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Mike Hicks 
In Category  Aviation/Flying

SubjectDate Asked

organizations10/22/2009
  Q: My father-in-law just moved to Reno, NV to live with us. He was a WW2 pilot and flew airplanes as a ...
  A: I applaud his accomplishments, sounds like an interesting man. Try EAA.com Experimental Aircraft ...
blue to green pilot8/12/2009
  Q: If so would i need to finish the degree or would the certifications be enough?
  A: Cameron, First thanks for using All Experts. As prior service you have a leg up on those coming off ...
Career as helicopter pilot6/6/2009
  Q: 15 in about a month. I have always had a passion for driving things and flying things and have an ...
  A: Hey again Benjamin, Ok let me be as accurate as possible, things change often in the military as ...
Career as helicopter pilot6/6/2009
  Q: 15 in about a month. I have always had a passion for driving things and flying things and have an ...
  A: Benjamin, Hi and thanks for using All Experts. Let me start by saying the aviation field is a ...
army aviation2/15/2009
  Q: Mike: I am going to enlist in the Army. What is the best route to become an enlisted army aviation ...
  A: Well let me see if I can give you the answer you are looking for. first The Army's Safety Center is ...
aviation1/27/2009
  Q: I have been an aviation nut for many years and have check all kinds of resources to find ...
  A: Ed, I feel your pain, flying is an expensive endeavor to pursue. The military is probably the ...
Army Aviation Height Requirements11/10/2008
  Q: I've heard of the requirements for the navy, marines, and air force a lot, but not so much for the ...
  A: Ok Chrissy let me say this, I as an Evaluator here at the Aviation Center have seen allot of women ...
helicopters9/29/2007
  Q: my name is C.J.Easter I am 18 years old. I have wanted be a helicopter pilot for as long as I can ...
  A: CJ well I am surprised the military would not take you because of the screws, anyway probably the ...
helicopters6/28/2007
  Q: i am an engineer & want to become helicopter pilot. my height is only 158cm's.can FAA allow me to ...
  A: First of all I do not have knowledge of the FAA requirement for height, but let me say this.. I am ...
question6/7/2007
  Q: what are the procedures for missed approach?
  A: Zeneba A missed approach is excactly that, it is a point in space where a decision is made to ...
control rod ends2/23/2007
  Q: my question is, how many threads, if any should there be showing from a rod end bearing jam nut. ...
  A: Hey Keith, It makes me wonder , if it does not state a required thread count in the -23 then I ...
Apache12/17/2006
  Q: What is the combat survivability of the AH-64 Apache? Is it possible to take it down with small arms ...
  A: The Apache is one of the most ballistically protected Helicopters the Army has ever operated. With ...
Class E extension9/11/2006
  Q: Mike, I fly near an airport in the San Diego area (Palomar Airport in Carlsbad) which has a class E ...
  A: Without having acces to a VFR map of the area here is the best I can do..hope it helps I found a ...
Airplane operations6/20/2006
  Q: If you were told to approach ILS, do the hdg and crs match? If ATC says make a right traffic 6R ...
  A: WOW ok one at a time! An ILS (instrument landing system) is done using it's own freg. which has a ...

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