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The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters | 
 enlarge | Author: Shawn Coyle
Publisher: Iowa State University Press
Category: Book
Buy Used: $57.63
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 475921
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 225
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 7.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 081382169X
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.1325252
EAN: 9780813821696
ASIN: 081382169X
Publication Date: February 28, 1996
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Condition: Visible shelf wear -- may have some notes/markings on pages
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Product Description
The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters covers the fundamentals of helicopter theory, performance, flying, and more advanced aspects of the helicopter itself. Turbine engines, ancillary systems such as hydraulics, and peculiarities of the helicopter are explained in detail with diagrams to aid in comprehension. This manual takes a structured approach to helicopter flying in the areas of aerodynamics, performance, flight techniques, and engine failures, and has both beginners and advanced sections in each of these areas. The division of the book into two parts, for beginners and for advanced pilots, makes it an easy-to-read reference. While performance is covered briefly in the beginners section to permit understanding of how it affects the flight of the machine, it is described in much more detail in the advanced section. Students of both civil and military helicopter flight training and maintenance will benefit from this manual. Numerous examples as well as practical tips for both instructors and students enhance this text and make it a critical addition to any flight training classroom.
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 It could literally save your life September 14, 2007
I used to train people to fly helicopters, now I fly emergency medical rescue helicopters. Chapter 18 alone is worth the price of the book. It details variations on the single most-important emergency flight maneuver - things that you may not learn from the average helicopter instructor. The knowledge in that chapter could make the difference between walking away and being dug out.
 The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters April 28, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Excellent book for beginners and experts alike, but you might want to think twice before buying this one, as Coyle has just released a vastly expanded edition called "Cyclic & Collective: More Art and Science of Flying Helicopters", published by Helobooks.com
Excellent Explanations January 17, 2002
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I recently began reading this book, and I find it nothing less than astonishing. Its large amount of tables, figures, and charts help to really explain the text. I am a younger person, and really didnt expect to understand rotary wing flight, but this book has really made it possible for me. This book is a great bok for beginners as well as experienced flyers. Overall I think this book is an excellent buy.
Good book September 7, 2001
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am a test engineer who typically works on fixed wind a/c. This gave me a good heads up on the principles of rotary wing flight. Easy reading and informative.
Flying Helos is an Art December 6, 2000
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
Having flown in many Hughes/McDac and Bell helicopters and most recently Aerospatiale Dauphin 2 helicopters for work, this book is one of best books one the subject. In the news, one sees quite a few incidents of inexperienced pilots and celebrity pilots going down in their helos with tragic results. Helicopters because of their complexity require very well trained and experienced pilots. This book is good for anyone interested in helicopters regardless of their experience. I found the Chapters on Balance Forces and Controlling the Helicopter, Advanced Engine Failures and Further Peculiarities of Helicopter Flight quite interesting.
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