The helicopter pilot's manual. Volume 1, Principles of flight and helicopter handling

This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed to master the flying exercises required to obtain a helicopter pilot''s licence. The simpliflied text together with an abundance of diagrams will greatly assist the student to become a better and safer helicopter pilot. This is a revised and updated new edition for 2007.A manual for students undertaking their basic helicopter training, covering principles of flight and helicopter hand.;Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; 1 THE PRINCIPLES OF HELICOPTER FLIGHT; The Lifting Force of the Rotor; Helicopter Systems; Helicopter Controls; Rotor Freedom of Movement; Flapping to Equality; Phase Lag and Advance Angle; Hovering; Power; Limited Power; Forward Flight; Ground Resonance; Vortex Ring; Autorotation; Flying for Range and Endurance; Weight and Balance; Stability; Typical Examination Questions; 2 GENERAL HANDLING; Safety Around Helicopters; The Height/Velocity Diagram; Pre-Flight Inspection; Environmental Flying; Icing; Disorientation. Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Introduction 1 THE PRINCIPLES OF HELICOPTER FLIGHT The Lifting Force of the Rotor Helicopter Systems Helicopter Controls Rotor Freedom of Movement Flapping to Equality Phase Lag and Advance Angle Hovering Power Limited Power Forward Flight Ground Resonance Vortex Ring Autorotation Flying for Range and Endurance Weight and Balance Stability Typical Examination Questions 2 GENERAL HANDLING Safety Around Helicopters The Height/Velocity Diagram Pre-Flight Inspection Environmental Flying Icing Disorientation. Airports and HeliportsEmergency Procedures Abnormal Vibrations Weight and Balance VHF Radio Transponders Night Flying 3 AIR EXERCISES General Notes for Student Helicopter Pilots Familiarization with the Helicopter and Air Experience Effects of Controls Attitude and Power Changes Straight and Level Flight Climbing and Descending Level, Climbing and Descending Turns Basic Autorotations Hovering Flight Vertical Take-Off and Landing to and from the Hover Basic Transitions Circuits First Solo Flight Sideways and Backward Flight Spot Turns Vortex Ring Recovery. Engine-Off LandingsAdvanced Autorotations Forced Landings Precision Transitions Quick Stops Pilot Navigation Out-of-Wind Manoeuvres Sloping Ground Limited Power and Advanced Transitions Confined-Area Operations Basic Instrument Flying Night Flying Index. This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed to master the flying exercises required to obtain a helicopter pilot's licence. The simpliflied text together with an abundance of diagrams will greatly assist the student to become a better and safer helicopter pilot. This is a revised and updated new edition for 2007.A manual for students undertaking their basic helicopter training, covering principles of flight and helicopter handling. Illustrations throughout.