Ebook: Helicopter Pilot''s Manual Vol 1: Principles of Flight and Helicopter Handling

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.A manual for students undertaking their basic helicopter training, covering principles of flight and helicopter hand.;Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; 1 THE PRINCIPLES OF HELICOPTER FLIGHT; The Lifting Force of the Rotor; Helicopter Systems; Helicopter Controls; Rotor Freedom of Movement; Flapping to Equality; Phase Lag and Advance Angle; Hovering; Power; Limited Power; Forward Flight; Ground Resonance; Vortex Ring; Autorotation; Flying for Range and Endurance; Weight and Balance; Stability; Typical Examination Questions; 2 GENERAL HANDLING; Safety Around Helicopters; The Height/Velocity Diagram; Pre-Flight Inspection; Environmental Flying; Icing; Disorientation.