Can You Land A Helicopter Without Engine Power?
April 27, 2016
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once tweeted, "An airplane whose engine fails is a glider. A helicopter whose engine fails is a brick."
Smarter Every Day wanted to see how true that statement was by hopping in a helicopter and seeing if the experienced pilots could land it without engine power. Watch the video below to find out:
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
Boy With Down Syndrome Nails The Whitney Houston Challenge, And The Crowd Goes Wild
The Funniest Wildlife Photos Of 2025 Are Here — And They’re Hilarious
This 30-Year-Old’s Christmas Gift To His Mom Is Going Viral
Police 'Arrest' A Lost Cat For 'Assault' — And She Has No Regrets
Police Officer’s Simple Question Leads To An Unforgettable Christmas Moment
A Couple Invited A Homeless Man In On Christmas — And He Never Left
He Asked For Help Wrapping A Christmas Present — Then Surprised Her With A Life-Changing Gift
The Hug That Went Viral On Facebook
You Have To See This 'Piggy Train' Trotting Through The Snow
She’s Been Helping Hungry Children For Years — This Christmas, Someone Helped Her
This Teacher Found A Simple Way To Make Every Student Feel Loved
