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Learning to Fly Helicopters
This information-packed guide covers virtually everything you need to know to become a safe and efficient helicopter pilot - it's an ideal supplement to ground school training. Inside Learning to Fly Helicopters:
The principles of rotary-wing aerodynamics
Easy-to-read explanantions of what the cockpit controls do and how to use them
Your first flight - what you can expect to see, hear, and feel
Basic flight maneuvers - takeoffs, climbs, descents, and landings
Hovering - tips on how to hover forward, sideways, rearward, and with the wind
How to autorotate and avoid common errors
Advanced maneuvers - operating from a confined area, slope landings and takeoffs, and high-altitude operation
You'll also find coverage of standard emergency procedures, the effect of human factors on flight safety, photos of helicopters flying in the 1990s, and an overview of helicopter career options and industry trends. With this handy reference, all the essential "how-to" information you need to fly like a pro will be at your fingertips!
Book Details:
Author: R. Randall Padfield
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (January 1, 1992)
ISBN: 0071577246
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds.
List Price: $24.95
Our Price: $20.96
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