helicopter

[Al Sayre]

I see an advantage over airplanes because it cant stall and has a slower airspeed.  46mph.  However, it cant hover.  Which keeps it from competing with helicopters.

It can in a 46 mph headwind! 

So can a 172 with full flaps...

[Flying Pig]

I would like to see CAP get into the helo side, however, in order to get a helicopter that is worth while, your looking at $500K plus minimum for something very used.  You could go cheaper, R-22, R-44, or a 300C, but you wont have power to do much more than a slow flying 172.  Is there a place?  Yes, we could use them.  Its just to unrealistic unfortunately.