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)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #439,794 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	[e-mail] (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.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Nathan Gibbs ([e-mail]) (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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

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.