E-Book Learning TO FLY Helicopters SKU 0668-MGH-E

This guide covers virtually everything you need to know to become a safe and efficient helicopter pilot; an ideal supplement to ground school training. Inside Learn To Fly Helicopters:

• The principles of rotary wing aerodynamics
• easy to read explanations of what the cockpit controls do and how to use them
• What you can expect to see, hear, and feel on your first flight
• Basic flight maneuvers - takeoffs, climbs, descents, and landings
• Hovering - tips on how to hover forward, sideways, rearward, and with the wind
• How to autorotate and avoid common errors
• Advanced maneuvers - operating from a confined area, slope landings and takeoffs, and high altitude operations

You will also find coverage of standard emergency procedures, the effect of human factors on flight safety, photos of helicopters flying since the 1990s, an overview of helicopter career options and industry trends. With this hands reference, all the essential "how-to" information you need to fly like a pro will be at your fingertips.