Helicopter Conservancy, Ltd.

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Helicopter Conservancy, Ltd.

The Helicopter Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of h We welcome donations and are also looking for volunteers.

The Helicopter Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of vintage rotorcraft and their colorful history. Our interests include not only the machines, but the stories of the people connected to them—whether designers, crew or passengers. As our name suggests, we are committed to providing stewardship of these important cultural resources to safeguard them fo

r present and future generations to experience. We are also dedicated to promoting a better public understanding of rotorcraft aeronautics—the principles of rotary wing flight—through future exhibits and workshops. Our collections focus on developments of the late 1940s through the 1960s, the period in which the helicopter came of age. It was during this time that the "look" of the modern helicopter became firmly established and helicopters completed their transformation from curiosities of limited capability to powerful, highly-adaptable workhorses that we now find indispensible. Of particular note are the innovative US military helicopters of the Korean and Vietnam War eras, which were testbeds of new forms of military operations and aerial rescue that are now standard practice. These helicopter designs have proven surprisingly long-lived and many are still in use today. We're currently raising funds to support our oral history program, our helicopter restoration work, and also to establish a helicopter museum. Please contact us to ask how you can get involved. If you have a personal connection to helicopter history and have a story to tell or personal items to share, we'd love to hear from you. History is built on the experience of individuals and your story is important to us!

08/29/2025

https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/life/be-wisconsin/2025/08/29/the-helicopter-conservancy-preserves-history-of-aircraft-and-crews/85713566007/

12/08/2023

Dear Volunteers and Supporters,

Our 2023 Giving Tuesday fundraiser was our best to date, with a total of $504 raised. Thank you to everyone who donated to this event, and to everyone who has supported our mission throughout the year!

Best wishes to all for a very happy holiday season.

Warmest regards,

Ken Eward
President

11/11/2023

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Veterans Day this year as we honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces.
Kenneth Eward
President
Image: "Soldiers"--Helicopter Conservancy original artwork inspired by US Army Signal Corps photographs of the Vietnam War

05/29/2023

We wish you and your loved ones a happy Memorial Day. Today, take a moment to reflect on the men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. (Image: Battle of Cambrai (detail) by artist Travis Burcham)

05/26/2023

The Spring 2023 issue of Hoverfly is out! In this issue:
• Five by Five
• Around the Hangar
• Black Rain: short non-fiction by Stephen J. Piotrowski
• Short Final: profile of illustrator and pilot Charles Floyd

PDF Download Link: https://helicopterconservancy.org/hoverfly

02/14/2023

Brandon Montanye is the recipient of the 2022 Christopher J. Daly Award in recognition of his dedication and hard work at the Helicopter Conservancy. Each year, the Daly Award is given to a volunteer showing an outstanding dedication to our mission and to our community. Thanks, Brandon, for all your hard work and congratulations!

11/28/2022

Consider making a donation to the Helicopter Conservancy this Giving Tuesday, November 29! ❤️ We depend on support from people like you to make our charitable programs possible, such as the recent hosting of a drill day for the Osceola Sea Cadets. During this event, each cadet had an opportunity to learn the basics of piloting a helicopter under the guidance of an experienced pilot on our simulator. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and your contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

11/03/2022

The Osceola Sea Cadets stopped by on 10/23 to learn about helicopters. After attending a "ground school" lecture on the principles of helicopter flight, led by LCDR Brandon Montanye, USN (Ret.), the cadets explored the hangar and got hands-on experience flying our Huey simulator. Retired Huey pilot Mitch Madison was also on hand to teach the finer points of piloting and to talk about his own career. Everyone had a great time, and who knows--maybe a future pilot or crew chief will emerge from this event!

07/18/2022

A short video clip from our Huey Mission Simulator demo last week, with retired US Navy pilot Brandon Montanye and his daughter Amelia at the controls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM0gmcSSz7Q

07/12/2022

Searching for escaped dinosaurs . . . at least we know they can't leave the island. Or can they?

Putting the VR Huey mission sim through its paces on Monday.

Address

Hangar 1-2, New Richmond Regional Airport
New Richmond, WI

Website

http://www.helicopterconservancy.org/

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