As a physicist and mathematician, I can say this is the most poorly written, confusing, self-contradictor, error filled piece of junk I have ever had the misfortune to encounter. My wife (a PhD in Chemistry) and I tried to use it as a learning tool for our ppl and felt that we were worse off than with nothing.
Rating: 1 / 5
Principles of Helicopter Flight
- ISBN13: 9781560276494
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well as how to perform typical helicopter maneuvers, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning with the basics of aerodynamics, each step of the process is fully illustrated and thoroughly explained—from the physics of helicopter flying and advanced operations to helicopter design and performance—providing helicopter pilots w… More >>
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Irene Adler
November 14, 2009
William Rosenlund
November 14, 2009
I ordered new books og that’s what I’ve got. My books are in mint condition.
Rating: 5 / 5
Anonymous
November 14, 2009
very well laid out. easy to read for as technical as the subject is
Rating: 5 / 5
K. Petroff
November 14, 2009
The book tries to explain the physics of helicopter flight to people without any background in mathematics or physics. A lot of the ideas that could be written down in a simple formula are explained over and over again in prose. So if you have some physics or math background you will find the text quite annoying.
If you are looking for a more in depth treatment of the topic take a look at Helicopter Theory by Wayne Johnson, or Principles of Helicopter Aerodynamics by J. Gordon Leishman.
However most laymen should find the text quite understandable, although the desire of the author to make it easy to read, renders the text quite inaccurate.
Rating: 4 / 5
Haytham Karram
November 14, 2009
I was looking for a more practical manual about helicopter flying. This book is a very good one but keeps repeating the same idea over and over and goes to very academic details……the illustrations are very good.
If you want to start from the zero point, this book is for you, but if you need a more practical book about helicopters, then look for another title
Rating: 4 / 5
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