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Principles of Helicopter Flight: helicopter aerodynamics  and operations

Principles of Helicopter Flight

Publisher:
ISBN-13:
9781560276494
Copyright Date:
2006
Edition:
2nd
Other Identifiers:
ASA-PHF-2
Pages:
320
Binding:
Paperback
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Principles of Helicopter Flight explains the complexities of helicopter flight in clear, easy-to-grasp terms, covering helicopter aerodynamics and operations in a building-block manner of teaching.

This is an in-depth yet easy to read book; technical yet understandable. It is an excellent supplement to the primary helicopter textbook or a primer for those first considering earning a helicopter pilot's rating.

From Back Cover:

Principles of Helicopter Flight explains the complexities of helicopter flight in clear easy-to-understand terms. Helicopter pilots need to thoroughly understand the consequences of their actions and base them on sound technical knowledge. This textbook provides the background knowledge explaining why a helicopter flies and, more importantly, why sometimes it doesn't. It examines aerodynamic factors associated with rotor stalls, mast bumping, wind effect, and many other important aspects which pilots must know.

Principles of Helicopter Flight is an excellent textbook on helicopter flight covering how and why helicopters fly, operational techniques in a variety of normal and special situations, helicopter aerodynamics and performance, and a bit on design and maintenance.


TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  • Physics
  • The Atmosphere
  • Lift
  • Drag
  • Lift/Drag Ratio
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Rotor Blade Airfoils
  • Rotor Drag (torque)
  • The Anti-Torque Rotor
  • Controls and their Effects
  • The Hover
  • Forward Flight
  • Power, Range, and Endurance
  • Climbing and Descending
  • Maneuvers
  • The Flare
  • Retreating Blade Stall
  • Autorotation
  • Hazardous Flight Conditions
  • Helicopter Design & Components
  • Stability
  • Special Helicopter Techniques
  • Operations on Sloping Surfaces
  • Mountain Flying
  • Helicopter Icing
  • Helicopter Performance
  • Weight and Balance
  • Appendix

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