Description
For the student learning to fly helicopters in the 21st century, this book is one of the essential keys to flight.
Helicopter pilots need to thoroughly understand the consequences of their actions, and base them upon sound technical knowledge. This textbook provides a foundation by explaining why the helicopter flies and, more importantly, why it sometimes doesn't. It examines the aerodynamic factors associated with rotor stalls, mast bumping, and wind effect, as well as maneuvering flight to include the hover, forward flight, flare, and autorotation. Helicopter design and components, performance, and weight and balance are covered, along with special techniques such as different types of takeoffs and landings, operating on sloping surfaces, sling operations, mountain flying, and helicopter icing. Technical knowledge and sound handling are the crucial ingredients that make a safe pilot.
This second edition benefits from additional discussion of the NOTAR system and strakes, as well as frequently misunderstood principles of airspeed and high altitude operations. The book also concludes with a multiple-choice practice examination; used in conjunction with quizzes for each chapter, the reader can test their grasp of helicopter aerodynamics.
Principles of Helicopter Flight explains the complexities of helicopter flight in clear, easy-to-understand terms, and is the type of manual the helicopter training industry has been waiting for. It provides pilots and students with important background knowledge on how helicopters fly, and, more important, why they sometimes don't.
Author profile:
Wal Wagtendonk served in the Royal new Zealand Air Force, retiring as an A-2 instructor in 1960. He established one of New Zealand's best known theory and flight training establishments, Nelson Aviation College. The school became the first "approved" school to conduct both fixed-wing and helicopter courses in New Zealand, and many experienced helicopter pilots started their basic training under Wal's careful instruction.
- Publisher : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.; 2nd edition (July 1, 2006)
- Paperback : 320 pages
- Part Number ASAPHF2
- ISBN 9781560276494
We pride ourselves on our quick and reliable order fulfilment and shipping process. We have a 95% same-day order fulfilment rate, with a further 4% completed the following day. Please read below for information on shipping pricing, order fulfilment and other related details. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Free Shipping*
On all orders that exceed $250 AUD in order value at the time of checkout.
Some items are exempt from this, such as the larger windsock frames. These items will specify that extra shipping may apply.
Other Freight Chargers
Our freight chargers are based on order value. See below for how much it will cost you to ship your item(s). Charges listed here are in AUD and for any order being shipped domestically within Australia.
Over $250 shipping is FREE!
Under $20 - $16.95
$20 - $99.99 - $14.95
$100 - $249.99 - $12.95
We use Australia Post with daily pickups from our Sydney (Bankstown) warehouse at 3pm Monday to Friday
We strive to have your order out the door on the same day it was made with us. If the order was placed before 3pm on weekdays, there's a good chance it will be picked up that day. Most of our orders reach their destination within 1-3 business days.
WA and remote areas please allow a few extra days, very remote areas can be more than a week. Feel free to contact us to find out how long your parcel may take
Supply Chain & COVID-19 Impacts
Like many retailers in Australia and around the world, we are experiencing delays and shortages due to COVID which has affected staffing, shipping times and supply chains. Although we endeavour to maintain good levels of all stock, please understand that sometimes delays in shipments are outside of our control! We are working hard to get back to quick shipping and minimal delays.
Certain products like electronic components are still facing massive shortages around the world, so items like headsets and radios can sometimes take months to receive.
Need more info before making your purchase? please just give us a call or drop us an email, we are always happy to help.
PO Boxes
We can deliver to PO Boxes with Australia Post
International Shipping
We ship worldwide - shipping will be calculated at the checkout.
All duty and customs charges are the responsibility of the customer
