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Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (FAA Handbooks) [Paperback]

Federal Aviation Administration (Author)
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September 1, 2001 1560274042 978-1560274049 2000
This series of textbooks and supplements for pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists provides information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Most FAA Knowledge Exams’ questions are taken directly from the information presented in these texts.

Written for applicants preparing for the private, commercial, or flight instructor certificate with a helicopter or gyroplane class rating, this guide covers both aeronautical knowledge and skill for operating rotorcraft vehicles. It is also a valuable tool for flight instructors as a teaching aid. This is the Basic Helicopter Handbook (Advisory Circular 61-13B) updated and renamed. This is FAA handbook FAA-H-8083-21.


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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government agency that regulates and sets standards for the aviation industry. The National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) is a division of the FAA dedicated to aeronautical chart research, drafting, maintenance and publication.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.; 2000 edition (September 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1560274042
  • ISBN-13: 978-1560274049
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars concise and well-illustrated, July 21, 2003
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It isn't great literature but there are very few wasted words in this book, which is the only textbook used at the flight school where I have been getting my helicopter training. The color diagrams and charts are immensely helpful in understanding aerodynamics. This book teaches you pretty much everything useful for flying helicopters that you can learn from reading a book (i.e., not all that much; don't expect to hold a hover until after a few hours of painful practice).
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those pursuing helicopter flight, May 24, 2004
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A very well written book explaining many areas of helicopter flight. I found everything to be written very well, and was benefitted by the color graphs, pictures, and layouts concerning all the intricacies of helicopter flight. If you are interested in helicoipter flight, or are wanting a more in-depth look into all the aspects of rotorcraft flight, this is the perfect book to buy, hands down. From basic flight controls, flight in general and in-depth looks into aerodynamics, this book has it all. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a more thorough knowledge of rotary wing flight; beginner to expert, this book will compliment anyone's knowledge and skill when it comes to helicopter flight.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and full of usefull information., June 17, 2001
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Great book, clears lots of questions for both, new pilots and pros. Also good, because its the first book, which has a "gyroplane"section, covering lots of issues on that new aircraft type.I'd avise it to all my flying friends. ...
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Helicopters come in many sizes and shapes, but most share the same major components. Read the first page
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antitorque pedal pressure, rotor force line, counterclockwise main rotor blade rotation, effective translational lift, descending airspeed, minimum level flight speed, other pitch instruments, normal hovering altitude, many gyroplanes, antitorque pedals, rotorcraft flight manual, tail rotor thrust, tail rotor effectiveness, propeller thrust line, articulated rotor system, antitorque rotor, semirigid rotor system, tail rotor drive system, downslope skid, basic empty weight, proper climb attitude, aft cyclic, constant groundspeed, main rotor system, vortex ring state
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Coriolis Effect, Aerodynamics of Flight, Code of Federal Regulations, Magnus Effect, Rotocraft Flight Manual
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