Learning to Fly Helicopters [Paperback]

R. Padfield (Author)

Book Description

Series: Practical Flying Series | Publication Date: January 1, 1992

An introduction to helicopter flying techniques, many of which are difficult to master, as well as a discussion of emergency procedure, human factors, advanced operations and even a section on careers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Written in a conversational style that's both fun and easy to read... Even if you're a confirmed fixed-wing pilot and show no rotor-wing tendencies, you'll enjoy this book and gain an insight into your brother pilots' obsessions." -- AG-Pilot International

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071577246
• ISBN-13: 978-0071577243
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Aviation > Piloting & Flight Instruction

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is just great!, July 30, 2000

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Jean-Christophe CALMES - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning to Fly Helicopters (Paperback)

I am a student pilot in Switzerland. This book gave me a lot of information on helicopter flying. More than that, it thought me what is essential to know and to remember when flying. If you look for a very technical book, you will be certainly disappointed because the autor does not want to overload the subject with graphs and calculations. But the book is breathtaking for any reader interested in helicopters... (sorry for my english...)

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, well-written, and an all-around fun book, June 11, 2003

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Brandon H. (Great Falls, VA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Learning to Fly Helicopters (Paperback)

I read this book before I started my helicopter training just about two years ago. Since then, I have bought and read just about every book about rotary-wing aircraft that I can get my hands on. This book is fundamental in nature, but fairly complete none the less and an absolute joy to read. I recently read it again and loved it more than when I first picked it up. Of all the helicopter books I have read this one is still by far my favorite.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, Fun to read, and very informative, April 13, 1998

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[e-mail] (Brentwood, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning to Fly Helicopters (Tab Practical Flying Series) (Paperback)

This book really builds your confidence in learning about Helicopters and answers any concerns you have about flying them. I am truly impressed with this book and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is thinking about flying. I have not flown yet, but will in the future. This book eased my mind and makes me feel confident in being able to learn someday for real. Thank you for this great book. Order from Amazon and you should get it right away, I did! Brad Shifflett