The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters
Author | : Shawn Coyle |
Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : 081382169X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780813821696 |
Rating | : 4/5 (696 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters written by Shawn Coyle and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from a pilot's perspective, this unique book provides a comprehensive overview of helicopter flying. It provides insight into all aspects of the modern helicopter, from turbine engines to automatic flight control systems, including descriptions of phenomena not explained elsewhere. Based on the author's experience of flying more than 43 types of helicopters, the book is easily understood and describes not only the way helicopters fly but also some of the peculiar things they do, and why.