Helicopter flying changed aviation in British Columbia forever. The early fragile-looking machines made vast areas of the province readily accessible for the first time. Soon they were being used in surveying, mining, forestry, agriculture, fire-fighting, and search and rescue operations. The developments in technology and technique in B.C.'s rugged terrain furthered helicopter progress around the globe.

Many first-hand experiences and interviews bring this exciting and dramatic story to life. Extensively illustrated with vintage photographs.

Aviation/History
226 pp, 8¾ × 7¾, 29 colour and 165 b/w photos and illustrations
ISBN 1-55039-094-5, paper, $24.95