Principles of helicopter flight
253 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
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Physics
The atmosphere
Lift
Drag
Lift/drag ratio
Definitions & understandings
Aerodynamic forces
Rotor blade aerofoils
Rotor drag (torque)
The anti-torque (tail) rotor
Controls & their effects
The hover
Forward flight
Power, range & endurance
Climbing & descending
Manoeuvres
The flare
Retreating blade stall
Auto-rotation
Hazardous flight conditions
Helicopter design & components
Stability
Special helicopter techniques (Take-offs & landings ; Operations on sloping surfaces ; Sling load operations)
Mountain flying
Helicopter icing
Helicopter performance
Weight & balance
Includes index
Available from W.J. Wagtendonk, 2 Turapiro Point, Katikati, N.Z