Helicopter Flying Handbook: Faa-H-8083-21b

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.

Author: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 07/27/2021
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.10w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781510767201
ISBN10: 1510767207
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Transportation | Aviation
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Reference
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | General

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."