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 Principles
of Helicopter Flight
Our Price: $19.95 MSRP:$24.95
For the student learning to fly helicopters in the 21st century, this
book is one of the essential keys to flight.
Helicopter pilots need to thoroughly understand the consequences of
their actions, and base them upon sound technical knowledge. This
textbook provides a foundation by explaining why the helicopter flies
and, more importantly, why it sometimes doesn't. It examines the
aerodynamic factors associated with rotor stalls, mast bumping, wind
effect, as well as maneuvering flight to include the hover, forward
flight, the flare, and autorotation. Helicopter design and components,
performance, and weight and balance is covered, along with special
techniques such as different types of takeoffs and landings, operating
on sloping surfaces, sling operations, mountain flying, and helicopter
icing. Technical knowledge and sound handling are the crucial
ingredients that make a safe pilot.
This Second Edition benefits from additional discussion of the NOTAR
system and strakes, as well as frequently misunderstood principles of
airspeed and high altitude operations. The book also concludes with a
multiple-choice practice examination; used in conjunction with quizzes
for each chapter, the reader can test their grasp of helicopter
aerodynamics.
Soft cover, 8.25" x 10.75", 320 pages, illustrated, glossary, index. |
