Helicopter Flying Handbook - (Paperback)

Name: Helicopter Flying Handbook - (Paperback)
Brand: Skyhorse Publishing
SKU: 1002199827
Price: 16.99 USD
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Highlights

An official publication of the Federal Aviation Administration, this is the ultimate technical manual for anyone who flies or wants to learn to fly a helicopter.
10.7" x 8.2" Paperback
208 Pages
Young Adult Nonfiction, Transportation

Description

Book Synopsis

An official publication of the Federal Aviation Administration, this is the ultimate technical manual for anyone who flies or wants to learn to fly a helicopter.

If you're preparing for private, commercial, or flight instruction pilot certificates, it's more than essential reading--it's the best possible study guide available, and its information can be lifesaving. In authoritative and easy-to-understand language, here are explanations of general aerodynamics and the aerodynamics of flight, navigation, communication, flight controls, flight maneuvers, emergencies, and more.

Also included is an extensive glossary of terms ensuring that even the most technical language can be easily understood. Helicopter Flying Handbook is an indispensable text for any pilot who wants to operate a helicopter safely in a range of conditions. Chapters cover a variety of subjects including helicopter components, weight and balance, basic flight maneuvers, advanced flight maneuvers, emergencies and hazards, aeronautical decision making, night operations, and many more. With full-color illustrations detailing every chapter, this is a one-of-a-kind resource for pilots and would-be pilots.

About the Author

The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. It regulates and oversees the aviation industry, pilot licensing, and airspace with the goal of providing "the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world."

Dimensions (Overall): 10.7 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.9 Pounds

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Transportation

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Theme: Aviation

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Street Date: July 27, 2021

TCIN: 1002199827

UPC: 9781510767201

Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-2915

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 8.2 inches width x 10.7 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.9 pounds

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