Henryh  +  576635 Wed, 15 Oct 08 03:04 PM Hello, Is there any difference in meaning between the two sentences below? Does it have anything to do with me being the pilot or a passenger? Or does it matter? Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Have you ever flown by a helicopter? Thanks. Henry Henryh Joined on Fri, Nov 30 2007 New Member 18

	RayH  +  576668 Wed, 15 Oct 08 05:04 PM Have you ever flown in a helicopter?    OK Have you ever flown by a helicopter?    Incorrect, but you can say "Have you ever flown by helicopter?." I would take the first to be asking if I had ever flown in a helicopter even if only on a tour of a city, for example, as opposed to flying to a destination. The second implies flying to a particular destination. Although, depending on the exact context, they could both be used in either situation. RayH Joined on Sat, Mar 22 2008 Contributing Member 1,555 Native speaker of U. S. English. Not a grammar expert.

	Goodman  +  576674 Wed, 15 Oct 08 05:15 PM   Hi, Please note that using different prepositions will give you different meanings. In the second sentence, “by” is also possible, but the context needs to be changed.   The drivers injured in the 5 car pile-up were flown to a nearby hospital by medical helicopter. This means they were transported to the hospital by a means of a helicopter. Goodman Joined on Mon, Nov 7 2005 Senior Member 3,816 The name says it all! Prepositions

	Goodman  +  576675 Wed, 15 Oct 08 05:16 PM   Hi, Please note that using different prepositions will give you different meanings. In the second sentence, “by” is also possible, but the context needs to be changed.   The drivers injured in the 5 car pile-up were flown to a nearby hospital by medical helicopter. This means they were transported to the hospital by a means of a helicopter. Goodman Prepositions