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This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed to master the flying exercises required to obtain a helicopter pilot's licence. The simpliflied text together with an abundance of diagrams will greatly assist the student to become a better and safer helicopter pilot. This is a revised and updated new edition for 2007.

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Crowood; 1st edition (May 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 186126982X
ISBN-13: 978-1861269829
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #253,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Helicopters and other related rotary-wing aircraft are widely varied in their concept and configuration. Read the first page

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shaft axis, low recce, total rotor thrust, high recce, skid upslope, autorotative section, disc attitude, rotor profile power, negative airspeed, tail rotor drift, collective lever, constant rotor rpm, inflow roll, main rotor disc, cyclic stick movement, tail rotor thrust, normal autorotation, vortex ring condition, hover attitude, entering autorotation, collective pitch lever, rotor drag, main rotor mast, hover height, steady hover

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