Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21). By: Federal Aviation Administration (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781546647218)

The Rotorcraft Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for their private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a helicopter or gyroplane class rating. Certificated flight instructors may find this handbook a valuable training aid, since detailed coverage of aerodynamics, flight controls, systems, performance, flight maneuvers, emergencies, and aeronautical decision making is included. Topics, such as weather, navigation, radio navigation and communications, use of flight information publications, and regulations are available in other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications. This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the FAA. There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing flight procedures and maneuvers, and many variations in the explanations of aerodynamic theories and principles. This handbook adopts a selective method and concept to flying helicopters and gyroplanes. The discussion and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles.

Author: Federal Aviation Administration
ISBN-10: 154664721X
ISBN-13: 9781546647218
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 05/13/2017
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d