Tailored to Schweizer's model 300B but applicable to any helicopter training program, this helicopter textbook covers the principles of flight, systems and performance, meteorology, navigation, physiology, maneuvers, and much more.
Principles of Flight introduction to the helicopter
aerodynamic forces
forces in flight
Helicopter Systems and Instruments flight control systems
reciprocating engine and related systems
fuel and electrical systems
power train systems
flight instruments
The Flight Environment
safety of flight
airports and heliports
airspace
Communications and Performanceradio communications
Radar and ATC services
predicting performance
weight and balance
Meteorology for Pilots basic weather theory
weather patterns
weather hazards
Interpreting Weather Data printed reports and forecasts
graphic weather products
sources of weather information
Basic Navigation aeronautical charts
flight computers
pilotage and dead reckoning
sources of flight information
Radio Navigation VHF omnidirectional range (VOR)
automatic direction finding
advanced navigation
Aviation Physiology
vision in flight
spacial disorientation
respiration and altitude
alcohol and drugs
Flight Planning and Decision Making
planning and organizing flights
factors affecting decision making
cockpit resource management
Ground Operations preflight check and engine starting
shutdown and tiedown
safety considerations
Primary Maneuversstraight and level flight
climbs, descents, and turns
departures and approaches
Hovering Operations
vertical takeoff to a hover
hovering flight
vertical landing from a hover
Emergency Procedures autorotation
emergency situations
systems and equipment malfunctions
Advanced Maneuvers
maximum performance takeoff and climb
high altitude operations
rapid deceleration and slope operation
night operations
Special Operationsconfined area and pinnacle operations
float operations
GlossaryAbbreviations
Index
ISBN: 9780884874744
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 824