Helicopter Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)

We’ve put together a soaring collection of free printable helicopter coloring pages.

This aerial series contains coloring pages depicting helicopters in action, futuristic designs, Lego, as well as specific models like Bell, Robinson, and Boeing helicopters. You’ll also find military apache, news and police helicopters.

Simple Helicopter Coloring Pages

We designed these friendly whirlybirds as simple as we could to make coloring fun for kids.

Realistic Helicopter Coloring Pages

Our detailed collection showcases hyper-realistic choppers with every bolt and rivet brought to life for an advanced coloring experience. We illustrated these for older kids and adults seeking a challenging way to unwind.

Colors to Use for Helicopters

Stick to grays, blacks, and dark greens for military helicopter colors. For civilian choppers, use bright yellows, reds, or blues.

How to Color a Helicopter in Detail

A. Layering Colors: Start with a gray base coat for the helicopter body. Layer darker grays and blacks for panel details and shading. Add pops of color for accent stripes.

B. Highlighting and Shadows: Use yellow or white highlights on the upper areas and windshield to show where light hits. Shade the underside darker.

Invite Creativity Challenge: Symmetrical Chopper

Create a symmetrically colored design by using the same colors and patterns on each side of the helicopter.

This bilateral coloring approach helps develop skills in precise color-matching and evenness. It encourages focused consistency across an image.

5 DIY Helicopter Crafts

Get ready to soar with these whirly, twirly helicopter projects!

Paper Helicopter

Supplies Needed:

• Helicopter coloring page printout
• Crayons, markers or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Paper clips or binder clips
• String or yarn

Instructions:

1. Color your helicopter design vibrantly.
2. Carefully cut out the helicopter shape.
3. Fold the printout in half to make the helicopter blades 3D.
4. Attach a paperclip or binder clip to the bottom as a weight.
5. Tie a long string or yarn to the clip.
6. Hold the string taut and allow the helicopter to spin and fly!

Popsicle Stick Helicopter

What You’ll Need:

• Helicopter coloring page
• Markers, crayons or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Popsicle/craft sticks
• Glue, tape or brad
• Pencil with eraser top

Here’s How:

1. Color the helicopter image brightly.
2. Cut out the helicopter body and blades separately.
3. Glue the body cutout to the end of a popsicle stick.
4. Use a brad or tape to attach the blade piece so it spins.
5. Stick the eraser end into the helicopter to make it stand up.
6. Allow any glue to fully dry before sending it into flight!

Hanging Helicopter Mobile

Gather These:

• Multiple helicopter coloring pages (different sizes)
• Scissors
• Hole punch
• String, yarn or fishing line
• Embroidery hoop, coat hanger or stick

Steps:

1. Color several helicopters in various bright colors.
2. Carefully cut out each helicopter shape.
3. Use a hole punch to make holes in each helicopter.
4. Cut lengths of string/yarn/fishing line in varying sizes.
5. Tie each helicopter to a string, spacing them out.
6. Tie all the strings to an embroidery hoop or stick base.
7. Allow it to fully dry before hanging your helicopter mobile!

Helicopter Hand Spinner

You’ll Need:

• Helicopter coloring page
• Scissors
• Pencil with eraser top
• Paper clip or binder clip
• Crayons, markers or colored pencils

Instructions:

1. Color your helicopter brightly using markers or colored pencils.
2. Cut out the helicopter shape neatly.
3. Use the pencil to poke a hole in the center of the helicopter.
4. Put the eraser end of the pencil through the hole.
5. Attach a paper clip or binder clip to the pencil’s metal tip.
6. Hold the pencil and spin the helicopter – watch it twirl!

Helicopter Window Decoration

Supplies:

• Helicopter coloring page printout
• Black paper or cardstock
• Scissors
• Crayons, markers or colored pencils
• Glue stick or tape
• String or tape (for hanging)

Let’s Make It!

1. Color the helicopter on the printout using bright colors.
2. Cut out the colored helicopter shape carefully.
3. Trace the helicopter onto black paper and cut it out.
4. Glue or tape the colored helicopter to the black silhouette.
5. Once fully dry, tape a string loop or use tape to hang in a window!

These whirling helicopters are ready to take your coloring pages on a thrilling ride. But wait, do you hear that roar? It’s their airplane pals zooming by for a high-flying adventure together!