Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (FAA Handbooks) (Paperback)

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Product Description

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.

About the Author

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 (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,182 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars concise and well-illustrated, July 21, 2003

By	Philip Greenspun (Cambridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those pursuing helicopter flight, May 24, 2004

By	"dararebear" (Stockton, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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.

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

By	"zdaas" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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. ...