Helicopter Pilot S Handbook Of Mountain Flying And Advanced Techniques

In this handbook, safe mountain flying techniques are explained in simple, non-technical language, as well as advanced techniques suitable for pilots already holding their helicopter licence.

This revised and expanded edition covers some of the more advanced piloting skills required to fly a helicopter over difficult terrain or in demanding circumstances. Mountains and hills present some of the most frequently encountered problems, as do adverse weather conditions, winter operations, carrying loads, forced landings, and rescue or other special operations. This book gives sound guidance and advice on how to evaluate and deal with many of these situations.

Many companies assume that new pilots know their job right from the start, which means that they will give you minimal training. This book aims to fill in those gaps and help make you look like a professional in no time. Covers slinging, offshore, mountain flying, etc.

A comprehensive guide to helicopter flying and flight training provides details on the technical and practical aspects of rotary wing flight. The up-to-date book is intended as a practical guide for anyone who gets ready for their private, commercial, or flight instructor helicopter pilot certificates. Students with little or no aviation background definitely need to study the content of this guide in order to complete the course. This book specifically written for helicopters flying, and it's used by flight instructors and serve as great reference throughout the helicopter pilot's flight career, providing an advanced technique, not covered in other training manuals. This guide edition features emergency and safety procedures, for private or professional helicopter pilot covers:* FAA regulation.* Aerodynamics* Flight controls* All flight maneuvers* Emergencies, and Hazards of low-level flying* Complete Aircraft systems * Private and commercial pilots practical test standards for helicopter pilots

This book focuses mainly on highly advanced techniques and skills required to operate safely in remote, challenging and extreme conditions.Any pilot who is looking for training or mentoring in Bush and Mountain Flying skills and techniques should seek it from an appropriately skilled, experienced and knowledgeable pilot in this field and not a flight instructor whose claim to fame is flying around the ¿cabbage patch¿ or only flying charters or airliners. A flight instructor rating does not qualify one as an instant ¿flight guru¿, knowledgeable in all aspects of flying, nor does it make one an appropriately skilled, experienced and knowledgeable pilot in bush and mountain flying. The techniques in this book explore the very edge of the airplane's performance envelope and include flying close to stall speeds at low altitudes and thus are extremely dangerous to inexperienced pilots without the required skills and judgement.

This training guide diminishes the dangers and doubles the thrill--and safety--of flying single-engine aircraft at high altitudes in mountainous regions. Logically organized by phases of flight--from preflight preparation to landings--the author combines statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (correct and incorrect) that real pilots have taken in actual flight scenarios. * Details training that offsets mountain flying mistakes * Describes the effects of altitude on pilots and aircraft * Outlines cold weather operations and precautions * Includes search and rescue operation procedures * Reviews take-off conditions from airport mountains

Compiled by the Federal Aviation Administration, this handbook is the ultimate technical manual for anyone who flies or wants to learn to fly a helicopter. If you’re preparing for private, commercial, or flight instruction pilot certificates, it’s more than essential reading—it’s the best possible study guide available, and its information can be life-saving. In authoritative and easy-to-understand language, here are explanations of general aerodynamics and the aerodynamics of flight, navigation, communication, flight controls, flight maneuvers, emergencies, and more. Also included is an extensive glossary of terms ensuring that even the most technical language can be easily understood. The Helicopter Flying Handbook is an indispensable text for any pilot who wants to operate a helicopter safely in a range of conditions. Chapters cover a variety of subjects including helicopter components, weight and balance, basic flight maneuvers, advanced flight maneuvers, emergencies and hazards, aeronautical decision making, night operations, and many more. With full-color illustrations detailing every chapter, this is a one-of-a-kind resource for pilots and would-be pilots.