{"product_id":"9780071808613","title":"Learning to Fly Helicopters, Second Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Padfield, R. Randall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, \u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eauthenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA comprehensive guide to helicopter flying and flighttraining for aspiring private or professional helicopterpilots--updated for the first time in 20 years!\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensively revised to cover the latest industry advances, \u003ci\u003eLearning to Fly Helicopters\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, provides details on the technical and practical aspects of rotarywing flight, guiding you from preflight preparation through postflight procedures and everything in between. Written in a conversational style, the book demystifies the art and science of helicopter flying. Real-world advice from the author and other pilots is included throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copiously illustrated, up-to-date edition features new information on glass cockpits, turbine engines, IFR flying, the latest FAA test standards for a privatehelicopter pilot certificate, emergency and safety procedures, how to choose a flight school, career opportunities, and more. Become a private or professional helicopter pilot with help from this trusted resource!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning to Fly Helicopters\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive myths about helicopters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic aerodynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour first flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic flight maneuvers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning to hover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutorotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced maneuvers--with new material on hoisting,sling loads, and offshore operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazards of low-level flying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight training tips--civil and military\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft systems--with new information on glass cockpits and turbine engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate pilot practical test standards for helicopterpilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ten Commandments for helicopter pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight and balance, passenger briefings, and hand signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployment opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman factors and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flight to remember--lessons learned from the author's most stressful flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorn-again copilots--when experienced captains fly theleft seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for helicopter pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData on and photos of common civil helicopters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere but for the grace of God--real hangar stories astold by real pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostflight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 9780071808613\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge Group:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 925.3 gr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McGraw Hill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":43845786697966,"sku":"9780071808613","price":53.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/products\/9780071808613_cd019f92-106d-4e36-8142-70d8f87aef38.jpg?v=1671236880","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/9780071808613","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}