- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.; illustrated edition edition (Jan 15 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1560272171
- ISBN-13: 978-1560272175
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 21.2 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 667 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#630,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #96 in Books > Professional & Technical > Engineering > Aerospace > Aerodynamics
- #98 in Books > Engineering > Aerospace > Aerodynamics
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Book Description
Written with a building-block approach to learning to fly a helicopter, this comprehensive textbook shows pilots the underlying foundation of why the helicopter behaves the way it does. Discussing the complexities of helicopter flight in clear terms, this book explains the aerodynamic factors associated with rotor stalls, mast bumping, and wind effect. Also included are testing requirements and complete helicopter theory that every pilot can grasp and use to best master this type of aircraft.
About the Author
W. J. Wagtendonk was a flight lieutenant with the Royal New Zealand Air Force and founder of the Nelson Aviation College.
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If you want to fully understand the principles of helicopter aerodynamics, you must understand certain terms, laws and theorems in physics. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
If you want to fully understand the principles of helicopter aerodynamics, you must understand certain terms, laws and theorems in physics. Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a good first book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Principles of Helicopter Flight (Paperback)
This is a good book for anyone wanting to become familiar with the in depth "nuts and bolts" of helicopter flight. It may be a little too complex for someone who is just tring to learn the basics of how a helicopter flies. The book tends to assume that some of the scientific principles are generally understood by all readers. In my opinion, not a good first book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book,
By "goods1999" (Cedar Falls IA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Principles of Helicopter Flight (Paperback)
very well laid out. easy to read for as technical as the subject is
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clear concise explanations,good diagrams & easily used index,
By Nathan Gibbs (nrgkiwi@hotmail.com) (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Principles of Helicopter Flight (Paperback)
Having just completed my CPL (rotor) examinations, I must say it was great to have a book that was easy to understand & supplied me with the answers as they arose in the practical flying hours thereafter.I am sure that anyone who reads the book from cover to cover afew times would have a very good understanding of the complexities involved in the world of rotorary-winged craft.Thank you Walter.
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