Helicopter Flying Handbook: Faa-H-8083-21b (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781510767201)

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)
ISBN-10: 1510767207
ISBN-13: 9781510767201
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/27/2021
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.20w x 0.80d

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."