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Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (FAA Handbooks) Paperback – September 1, 2001

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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.
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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.47 x 10.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1560274042
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1560274049
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Customers find the book provides good information for rotorcraft pilots. The writing style is clear and concise, with few wasted words. However, opinions differ on the color scheme, with some finding it beneficial to have full color photos, while others consider it unnecessary.

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19 customers mention "Information quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides good information for rotorcraft pilots. They appreciate the clear explanations and helpful diagrams and charts. The book covers topics like helicopters, gyro systems, and aerodynamics.

"...I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a more thorough knowledge of rotary wing flight; beginner to expert, this book will compliment anyone..." Read more

"Sometimes a tough read but there is a wealth of information in this book for rotorcraft pilots...." Read more

"...The color diagrams and charts are immensely helpful in understanding aerodynamics...." Read more

"...I bought it for a course I was taking but there is so much good info in this book...." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style clear and concise. They appreciate the content being legible and well-illustrated. However, some readers feel the book lacks color photos or graphics.

"...I found everything to be written very well, and was benefitted by the color graphs, pictures, and layouts concerning all the intricacies of..." Read more

"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..." Read more

"Content was legible and clear, but no color photos/graphics. Somewhat disappointed with the overall quality...." Read more

"Text Book. Enough said" Read more

8 customers mention "Color scheme"3 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the color scheme. Some find it useful with black and white pictures, while others say it's not in color and has poor quality pictures.

"Black and white, terrible quality pictures. It's like a really poor quality rip off. At least the information is there." Read more

"...MANY additional illustrations and details, hence, the full purpose of having FULL COLOR...." Read more

"This book is in black and white, when it should be in full color...." Read more

"Content was legible and clear, but no color photos/graphics. Somewhat disappointed with the overall quality...." Read more

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  • Larry
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those pursuing helicopter flight
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2004
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    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.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Jeepguru
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for the inspiring pilot or anyone interested in helicopters
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2012
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    Sometimes a tough read but there is a wealth of information in this book for rotorcraft pilots. I believe this gives a good place to start before studying for the FAA exams. In depth on helicopter controls and what they do. Some chapters get a little dry but are necessary reading. Overall I would say it is a must have book. Very pleased with my digital purchase allowing me to read on my iPad, Samsung galaxy 7 inch tab and even my smart phone anywhere I am.
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  • Florida Aussie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helicopter pilot's bible
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014
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    The maneuvers in this book are the way you should fly. This is written by the FAA with years of research and access to countless accident reports. If you fly helicopters and don't fly as described in this, you are inviting disaster. I don't know how many idiot CFIs I've heard with all kinds of ways of getting into settling with power (as an example)...such as 2000' OGE tailwind hovers to initiate...Read this book. This is the only way you should fly - as described herein.
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  • Philip Greenspun
    4.0 out of 5 stars concise and well-illustrated
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2003
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    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).
    13 people found this helpful
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  • Claude Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2014
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    I love this book. I bought it for a course I was taking but there is so much good info in this book. Although I don't work in aviation I can still refer to this book regularly. Who knew I'd need to know such information.
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  • HC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gyro copter
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013
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    Excellent source of information for both the helicopter and gyrocopter. With several chapters devoted to the gyrocopter. The context of the book includes tables graphs photos of the aircraft parts, historical details as well as FYI information for pilots that are frequently forgotten or overlooked when flying.
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  • Sig
    5.0 out of 5 stars He loved it.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2018
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    Got it for my husband , it is just what one needs to prepare for this sport. He loved it.
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  • T. Q. Le
    3.0 out of 5 stars Order was NOT Colored
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015
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    I understand that many others received a colored copy, based on reviews that I used to order this, but it is apparently HIT or MISS. I was about to return it but Amazon customer service is outstanding, as usual, and refunded.
    The content of this book is extremely valuable for your Helicopter Check Ride, or if you simply are an enthusiast for Helicopter flight performances/physics. It has a lot of the SAME information as the excellent Helicopter Flying Handbook, but with MANY additional illustrations and details, hence, the full purpose of having FULL COLOR. Especially with regard to Airport Beacons, Aircraft Lighting, and Traffic patterns, all of which that can be life threatening if not visually understood.
    Side comment: If it isn't in color, then what is the point of buying hardcopy if you can print it out from FAA.gov in color with the same price spent in Ink and paper. Most people may comprehend information of studies just fine in black and white like back in the prime days of the Printing Press, but the Rotorcraft Flying Handbook in hardcopy color helps others a lot to visually memorize things for the Check Ride or during pilot manuevers. I will continue my search for the hardcopy Colored RFH, or just settle for the Kindle E-book.
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  • zorbathebutcher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2015
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    Very informative book a must for anyone who loves helicopters.
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  • Ross J. Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute essential overview of rotorcraft; condenced, concise and great for quick reference.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2013
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    The book is now one of my essential books on rotorcraft. The book is great as a quick reference being condenced and concise. Other books have better detailed in-depth information and explainations but this one sums it up very, very well!
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  • Rol Wf
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buch sehr gut, Beschreibung teilweise irreführend!
    Reviewed in Germany on June 5, 2012
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    Das Buch selbst ist als Publikation der FAA äußerst empfehlenswert.
    Leider ist der angegebene Erscheinungstermin mit "2012" irreführend, weil es sich nämlich in Wirklichkeit um einen AMAZON-NACHDRUCK der FAA-Publikation aus dem Jahre 2000 handelt!
    Es ist also nicht das von der FAA gedruckte Original und es ist auch KEINE Neuerscheinung aus dem JAhre 2012!!!
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  • rebloop
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2015
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    excellent
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