Tailored to Schweizer's model 300B but applicable to any helicopter training program, this helicopter textbook covers the principles of flight, systems and performance, meteorology, navigation, physiology, maneuvers, and much more.
The Schweizer Helicopter Bundle includes:
- Schweizer Helicopter Textbook
- Schweizer Exercise Book
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Principles of Flight
introduction to the helicopter
aerodynamic forces
forces in flight Helicopter Systems and Instruments
flight control systems
reciprocating engine and related systems
fuel and electrical systems
power train systems
flight instruments The Flight Environment safety of flight
airports and heliports
airspace Communications and Performance
radio communications
Radar and ATC services
predicting performance
weight and balance Meteorology for Pilots
basic weather theory
weather patterns
weather hazards Interpreting Weather Data
printed reports and forecasts
graphic weather products
sources of weather information Basic Navigation
aeronautical charts
flight computers
pilotage and dead reckoning
sources of flight information Radio Navigation
VHF omnidirectional range (VOR)
automatic direction finding
advanced navigation Aviation Physiology vision in flight
spacial disorientation
respiration and altitude
alcohol and drugs Flight Planning and Decision Making planning and organizing flights
factors affecting decision making
cockpit resource management Ground Operations
preflight check and engine starting
shutdown and tiedown
safety considerations Primary Maneuvers
straight and level flight
climbs, descents, and turns
departures and approaches Hovering Operations vertical takeoff to a hover
hovering flight
vertical landing from a hover Emergency Procedures
autorotation
emergency situations
systems and equipment malfunctions Advanced Maneuvers maximum performance takeoff and climb
high altitude operations
rapid deceleration and slope operation
night operations Special Operations
confined area and pinnacle operations
float operations Glossary
Abbreviations
Index ISBN: 9780884874744Edition: 2ndPages: 824
