Learning to Fly Helicopters covers:
- Five Myths About Helicopters
- Basic Aerodynamics
- Flight Controls
- Your First Flight
- Basic Flight Maneuvers
- Learning to Hover
- Autorotations
- Advanced Maneuvers--Hoisting, Sling Loads, and Offshore Operations Emergencies
- Hazards of Low Level Flying
- Flight Training Tips; Civil and Military
- Aircraft Systems; With Glass Cockpits and Turbine Engines
- Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Helicopter Pilots
- The Ten Commandments for Helicopter Pilots
- Weight and Balance, Passenger Briefings, and Hand Signals
- Employment Opportunities
- Human Factors and Safety
- Postflight
From the Author
Experience the thrill and complexity of flying a helicopter with ATBC's eBook, Learning to Fly Helicopters. Gain insight and knowledge from a professional pilot's perspective, exploring the skill and coordination required to master this incredible machine. You'll be hooked from the first time you feel the exhilaration of controlling a helicopter. While this book can't replicate that exact feeling, it will pave the way for you to achieve it sooner. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of helicopters and embark on a journey of study, practice, and hard work that will be well worth the effort in the end.
Utilizing the guidelines of Part 66, Aircraft Structures and Systems, like all ATB EASA modules, adhere precisely to the specified content, order, and necessary learning levels (L1, 2, or 3) for the accredited B2 avionics maintenance technician program. Numerous national authorities have approved this module as a component of the training curriculum for Part 147 schools under their jurisdiction.
As prescribed in Part 66 Appendix 1, the topics are divided in 22 sections:
- Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls (L1)
- Aeroplane Structures (L1, 2)
- Autoflight ATA 22 (L3)
- Communication and Navigation ATA 23-24 (L3)
- Electrical Power ATA 24 (L3)
- Equipment and Furnishings ATA 25 (L3)
- Flight Controls ATA 27 (L2)
- Instruments ATA 31 (L3)
- Lights ATA 33 (L3)
- On Board Maintenance Systems ATA 45 (L3)
- Air Conditioning and Pressurization ATA 21 (L1, 2, 3)
- Fire Protection ATA 26 (L3)
- Fuel Systems ATA 28 (L1, 2, 3)
- Hydraulic Systems ATA 29 (L1, 3)
- Ice and Rain Protection ATA 30 (L1, 2, 3)
- Landing Gear ATA 32 (L1, 3)
- Oxygen ATA 35 (L3)
- Pneumatic and Vacuum Systems ATA 36 (L3)
- Waste and Water Systems ATA 38 (L2)
- Integrated Module Avionics ATA 42 (L3)
- Cabin Systems ATA 44 (L3)
- Information Systems ATA 46 (L3)
A complete table of contents is included with the Look Inside link above.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of aircraft structures and systems through clear explanations and detailed full-color illustrations. This module has been designed to help aircraft technicians learn essential skills and understand the underlying concepts. It covers all required topics for FAA A&P students while also providing a higher level of proficiency for EASA licenses.
Product Specifications:
- ISBN: 9781941144978
- Publisher:
- Aircraft Technical Book Company
- Edition: 004.2
- Pages: 676
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