This book tackles the understanding of Rotary-Wing aerodynamics with contributing text on the subject of Physics for Safer Flying in a helicopter. While the differences between flying fixed wing and helis may seem obvious at first, there are numerous helicopter-flight scenarios where taking the seemingly logical course of corrective action will only make things worse!. Knowledge is power. Arm yourself with the information contained in this book for a safer and smarter helicopter flying experience.
"Have perused it in spare moments, and must say, I'm impressed! It sure beats the pants [out] of the Wagtendonk and being just a tad more understandable. Did I say a tad, well I think it is MORE than a tad more readable!"
CFI, Central Helicopter Training Academy, Ontario
Contains:-
Newtons laws of motion and their relevancy to helicopter flight
How airflow dictates the function and design of aerofoils, rotor blades and flight controls
All the lift and drag "forces in flight" you'll encounter while flying and how to respond safely
Types of stability, ground effect, translational lift, tail rotor drift and correcting them effectively
A study of demanding scenarios, such as auto-rotations, vortrex ring and dynamic rollover
How types of power and aircraft and load weight and balance effect all of the above + much more