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ISBN
9780071808613
Book Title
Learning to Fly Helicopters, Second Edition
Item Length
9.4in
Publisher
Mcgraw-Hill Education
Publication Year
2013
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1.1in
Author
R. Randall Padfield
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Transportation
Topic
Aviation / General, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Item Width
7.8in
Item Weight
32.6 Oz
Number of Pages
552 Pages

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A comprehensive guide to helicopter flying and flighttraining for aspiring private or professional helicopterpilots--updated for the first time in 20 years Extensively revised to cover the latest industry advances, Learning to Fly Helicopters , Second Edition, provides details on the technical and practical aspects of rotarywing flight, guiding you from preflight preparation through postflight procedures and everything in between. Written in a conversational style, the book demystifies the art and science of helicopter flying. Real-world advice from the author and other pilots is included throughout. This copiously illustrated, up-to-date edition features new information on glass cockpits, turbine engines, IFR flying, the latest FAA test standards for a privatehelicopter pilot certificate, emergency and safety procedures, how to choose a flight school, career opportunities, and more. Become a private or professional helicopter pilot with help from this trusted resource Learning to Fly Helicopters , Second Edition, covers: Five myths about helicopters Basic aerodynamics Flight controls Your first flight Basic flight maneuvers Learning to hover Autorotations Advanced maneuvers--with new material on hoisting, sling loads, and offshore operations Emergencies Hazards of low-level flying Flight training tips--civil and military Aircraft systems--with new information on glass cockpits and turbine engines Private pilot practical test standards for helicopterpilots The Ten Commandments for helicopter pilots Weight and balance, passenger briefings, and hand signals Employment opportunities Human factors and safety A flight to remember--lessons learned from the author's most stressful flight Born-again copilots--when experienced captains fly theleft seat Resources for helicopter pilots Data on and photos of common civil helicopters There but for the grace of God--real hangar stories astold by real pilots Postflight

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Mcgraw-Hill Education
ISBN-10
0071808612
ISBN-13
9780071808613
eBay Product ID (ePID)
166457610

Product Key Features

Book Title
Learning to Fly Helicopters, Second Edition
Author
R. Randall Padfield
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Aviation / General, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Transportation
Number of Pages
552 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
7.8in
Item Weight
32.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tl716.5
Edition Number
2
Table of Content
Brief TOCPart 1:Essentials for Students and Private Helicopter PilotsCh 1. Helicopter MythsCh 2. Basic AerodynamicsCh 3. Flight ControlsCh 4. Your First FlightCh 5. Basic Flight ManeuversCh 6. Learning to HoverCh 7. More Basic ManeuversCh 8. AutorotationCh 9. Advanced ManeuversCh 10. EmergenciesCh 11. Aircraft SystemsCh 12. Low-Level FlyingCh 13. Helicopter Flight Test StandardsCh 14. Flight Training TipsCh 15. Ten CommandmentsCh 16. Commonly Used Hand SignalsPart 2: Flying Helicopters ProfessionallyCh 17. Employment OpportunitiesCh 18.Human Factors and SafetyCh 19. Cross-County FlyingCh 20. Born-Again CopilotsCh 21.Helicopter Associations Worth JoiningCh 22. Common Civilian HelicoptersPostflightGlossary
Copyright Date
2014
Lccn
2015-452479
Dewey Decimal
629.132/5252
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes

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