Approaches to a Hover

GPS holds promise for freeing helicopters from an IFR infrastructure built for fixed-wing aircraft. Helicopters are marvelously capable flying machines. Sure, fixed-wing aircraft generally fly faster, farther and higher. But helicopters have one unique advantage -- the ability to hover. ``Airplanes...

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