
- 208 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
An official publication of the Federal Aviation Administration, this is the ultimate technical manual for anyone who flies or wants to learn to fly a helicopter. If you're preparing for private, commercial, or flight instruction pilot certificates, it's more than essential reading—it's the best possible study guide available, and its information can be lifesaving. In authoritative and easy-to-understand language, here are explanations of general aerodynamics and the aerodynamics of flight, navigation, communication, flight controls, flight maneuvers, emergencies, and more.Also included is an extensive glossary of terms ensuring that even the most technical language can be easily understood. Helicopter Flying Handbook is an indispensable text for any pilot who wants to operate a helicopter safely in a range of conditions. Chapters cover a variety of subjects including helicopter components, weight and balance, basic flight maneuvers, advanced flight maneuvers, emergencies and hazards, aeronautical decision making, night operations, and many more. With full-color illustrations detailing every chapter, this is a one-of-a-kind resource for pilots and would-be pilots.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Title Page
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction to the Helicopter
- Chapter 2 Aerodynamics of Flight
- Chapter 3 Helicopter Flight Controls
- Chapter 4 Helicopter Components, Sections, and Systems
- Chapter 5 Rotorcraft Flight Manual
- Chapter 6 Weight and Balance
- Chapter 7 Helicopter Performance
- Chapter 8 Ground Procedures and Flight Preparations
- Chapter 9 Basic Flight Maneuvers
- Chapter 10 Advanced Flight Maneuvers
- Chapter 11 Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards
- Chapter 12 Night Operations
- Chapter 13 Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making
- Glossary
- Index