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~ R. Padfield (Author) "ADMIT IT. DEEP DOWN ONE THING YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO IS FLY a helicopter..." (more)
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"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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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.
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  • 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 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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ADMIT IT. DEEP DOWN ONE THING YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO IS FLY a helicopter. Read the first page
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helicopter flight manual, constant sight picture, rotor rpm decreases, drive system failures, adjust the cyclic, ease the cyclic, freewheeling unit, translational lift, hovering backward, lift airspeed, tail rotor pedals, hover check, main rotor rpm, touchdown autorotations, practice autorotations, aft cyclic, ground inverter, wheeled helicopter, hover taxi, confined area operations, main rotor mast, hovering turn, main rotor shaft, collective pitch lever, cyclic position
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Air Force, Super Puma, Helikopter Service, United States, North Sea, Japanese Defense Force, World War
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is just great!, July 30, 2000
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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...)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, well-written, and an all-around fun book, June 11, 2003
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, Fun to read, and very informative, April 13, 1998
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
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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book
This book provides a basic overview of helicopter flying. This is a good book for initial training. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lori

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
I will be attending Bristow Academy this Jan. and bought several books that they recommended to me. This is above and beyond the others. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Justin S. Wahlgren

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners -- needs some update
If you're like me, and I know I am, you haven't attended any flight training yet. If this is correct, you are the target audience for this book. Read more
Published on October 27, 2007 by K. Busby

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Pre-Beginner Book
In other words, it's a great book to read if you're thinking about learning to fly helicopters and want to learn more of what it's all about. Read more
Published on August 19, 2007 by Maria Langer

4.0 out of 5 stars For the beginner
Perfect for the beginner. Lets you know in plain English what flying is all about and what you have to know to do it. Read more
Published on May 7, 2007 by Dustin D. Caldart

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginner Book
This book immediately draws you in and teaches you the basics. The first few chapters are really easy to read and understand. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to fly helicopters
Learning to fly helicopters is an undertaking unlike no other. It is more of a calling, actually. And a huge commitment of time, money, and energy. Mr. Read more
Published on September 7, 2005 by Judith Vincent

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely worthless
I strongly urge anyone who has any rotory wing time not to buy this book. It is completely introductory in nature. Read more
Published on July 13, 2000 by Bull Durham

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book for people starting to fly Heli's
Probably the best and most reccomendable book i have ever read for people starting their rotary training answering every question up to at least ppl
Published on February 12, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Very practicle - easy to read
I found this book to be very easy to read and to understand. The step by step logic also coincides with the steps of my instructor so that made it easier to follow. Read more
Published on November 16, 1997 by tim.stonhill@grandchancellor.co.nz

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