Principles of Helicopter Flight
eBook - PDF

Principles of Helicopter Flight

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Principles of Helicopter Flight

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Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well helicopter maneuvers, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning aerodynamics, each step of the process is fully illustrated and thoroughly explained—from the physics advanced operations to helicopter design and performance—providing helicopter pilots with a sound to base their in-flight decisions. Containing discussions on the NOTAR (no tail rotor) system, strakes, principles of airspeed and high-altitude operations, this revised edition also includes the latest procedures Federal Aviation Administration.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Preface
  4. 1: Physics
  5. 2: The Atmosphere
  6. 3: Lift
  7. 4: Drag
  8. 5: Lift/Drag Ratio
  9. 6: Aerodynamic Forces
  10. 7: Rotor Blade Airfoils
  11. 8: Rotor Drag (Torque)
  12. 9: The Anti-Torque Rotor
  13. 10: Controls and Their Effects
  14. 11: The Hover
  15. 12: Forward Flight
  16. 13: Power, Range and Endurance
  17. 14: Climbing and Descending
  18. 15: Maneuvers
  19. 16: Flare
  20. 17: Retreating Blade Stall
  21. 18: Autorotation
  22. 19: Hazardous Flight Conditions
  23. 20: Helicopter Design and Components
  24. 21: Stability
  25. 22: Special Helicopter Techniques
  26. 23: Mountain Flying
  27. 24: Helicopter Icing
  28. 25: Helicopter Performance
  29. 26: Weight and Balance
  30. Appendix 1: Practice Examination
  31. Appendix 2: Temperature Conversion
  32. Appendix 3: Altimeter Setting Conversion
  33. Appendix 4: Review and Examination Answers
  34. Glossary
  35. Index