Helicopter Pilot's Manual Vol. 1 [Paperback]

Norman Bailey (Author)

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Publication Date: June 24, 2005

This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed to master the flying exercises required to obtain a helicopter pilot's license. The simplified text together with an abundance of diagrams will greatly assist the student to become a better and safer helicopter pilot.

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Product Details

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: The Crowood Press; 1st edition (June 24, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 185310759X
ISBN-13: 978-1853107597
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,037,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #28 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Aviation > Helicopters

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
vortex ring, rotor profile power, induced power, committal height, total rotor thrust, mph autorotation, autorotative section, flying rpm, disc attitude, yaw pedals, cyclic stick movement, autorotative force, hover attitude, transition from the hover, rotor drag, translational lift, rotor rpm, collective lever, vortex ring state, tail rotor thrust, hover height, collective pitch lever, cyclic pressure, coning angle, steady hover

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Dynamically Unstable, Statically Stable

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