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Principles of Helicopter Flight

Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well helicopter maneuvers, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning aerodynamics, each step of the process is fully illustrated and thoroughly explained — from the physics advanced operations to helicopter design and performance — providing helicopter pilots with a sound to base their in-flight decisions. Containing discussions on the NOTAR (no tail rotor) system, strakes, principles of airspeed and high-altitude operations, this revised edition also includes the latest procedures Federal Aviation Administration.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 320
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781560276494
  • Genres
  • aviation
  • Release date
  • 2006