Rotorcraft flying handbook

This is the essential guide for anyone who wants to fly a helicopter or gyroplane - newly updated.

Designed by the Federal Aviation Administration, this handbook is the ultimate technical manual for anyone who flies or wants to learn to fly a helicopter or gyroplane.

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 understandable language, here are explanations of general aerodynamics and the aerodynamics of flight, navigation, communication, flight controls, flight maneuvers, emergencies, and more.

With full-color illustrations detailing every chapter, this is a one-of-a-kind resource for pilots and would-be pilots.

Includes 500 color photographs.