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Principles of Helicopter Flight (ASA Training Manuals) (Paperback)

by W. J. Wagtendonk (Author) "If you want to fully understand the principles of helicopter aerodynamics, you must understand certain terms, laws and theorems in physics..." (more)
Key Phrases: Flight Manual, Principles of Helicopter Flight Figure, Special Helicopter Techniques (more...)

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Product Description
Written with a building-block approach to learning to fly a helicopter, this comprehensive textbook shows pilots the underlying foundation of why the helicopter behaves the way it does. Discussing the complexities of helicopter flight in clear terms, this book explains the aerodynamic factors associated with rotor stalls, mast bumping, and wind effect. Also included are testing requirements and complete helicopter theory that every pilot can grasp and use to best master this type of aircraft.

About the Author
W. J. Wagtendonk was a flight lieutenant with the Royal New Zealand Air Force and founder of the Nelson Aviation College.

Product Details

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics (January 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1560272171
ISBN-13: 978-1560272175
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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If you want to fully understand the principles of helicopter aerodynamics, you must understand certain terms, laws and theorems in physics. Read the first page

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Flight Manual, Principles of Helicopter Flight Figure, Special Helicopter Techniques, Rotor Blade Airfoils, Disturbance Statically

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Federal Aviation Regulations by United States on page 167

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American Cinematographer Manual, Ninth Edition 2 Vol Set by Stephen Burum in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars By far the best., December 14, 1997

By	hstoecklin@hotmail.com (Munich, Germany) - See all my reviews

There's not many textbooks on helicopter aerodynamics for student pilots( private and commercial alike). And having used it to prepare for my license I have found that there's no one better on the market.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear concise explanations,good diagrams & easily used index, November 1, 1999

By	Nathan Gibbs (nrgkiwi@hotmail.com) (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

Having just completed my CPL (rotor) examinations, I must say it was great to have a book that was easy to understand & supplied me with the answers as they arose in the practical flying hours thereafter.I am sure that anyone who reads the book from cover to cover afew times would have a very good understanding of the complexities involved in the world of rotorary-winged craft.Thank you Walter.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, excellent, well-planned Book, May 23, 2005

By	Joseph A. Brewster "Citypol86" (Poughkeepsie, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book for the beginning pilot. You DO NOT need to have a prior knowledge of physics to understand this book. If you can read and follow diagrams, you can understand the book. The text is clear and concise as are the diagrams. It gives you a full and thorough understanding of a very complex machine.
If you have a hard time understanding this book you may want to reconsider piloting a helicopter.

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5.0 out of 5 stars really good book
i'm totally unexperienced on how helicopters work and i think this book gives you a great idea about the principles of helicopter flight

Published 1 month ago by S. Rago

1.0 out of 5 stars Worse than nothing
As a physicist and mathematician, I can say this is the most poorly written, confusing, self-contradictor, error filled piece of junk I have ever had the misfortune to encounter... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Irene Adler

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book
I purchased this book because I needed another study guide for the AFAST exam. The explanations, diagrams and glossary words were key for me. Read more

Published 16 months ago by A. Johnston

5.0 out of 5 stars Brand new
I ordered new books og that's what I've got. My books are in mint condition.

Published 18 months ago by William Rosenlund

5.0 out of 5 stars Principles of Helicopter Flight
I purchased this book as an optional book for a helicopter theory class, knowing nothing about helicopters going into the class. Read more

Published 21 months ago by B~GaS

4.0 out of 5 stars Helicopter Flight Backgrounds for the layman
The book tries to explain the physics of helicopter flight to people without any background in mathematics or physics. Read more

Published 22 months ago by K. Petroff

5.0 out of 5 stars A great work,but not for the beginners...
This is an outstanding book which presents principles of helicopter flight and depicts the theories with figures.Moreover,there are quiz pages at the end of the each section. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Cem K�RK��

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read but too sophesticated
I was looking for a more practical manual about helicopter flying. This book is a very good one but keeps repeating the same idea over and over and goes to very academic... Read more

Published on November 4, 2006 by Haytham Karram

5.0 out of 5 stars Come fly with me... Lets fly away.
Excellent study guide for PPL,CPL and ATPL. W.J. Wagtendonk does what any great teacher can do, make the theory side easily understandable.
Good read!

Published on March 20, 2006 by Aaron T. Tuhoro

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text.
This is an excellent text which covers all aspects in good depth to prepare you for helicopter flight training.

Published on August 31, 2005 by G. M. Welling

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