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What They Do

Helicopter pilots in the military perform some or all of the following duties:

• Check weather reports to learn about flying conditions
• Fly helicopters by controlling engines, flight controls, and other systems
• Monitor gauges and dials located on cockpit control panels
• Perform combat maneuvers, spot and observe enemy positions, transport troops and equipment, and evacuate wounded troops
• Prepare flight plans showing air routes and schedules

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