Principles of Helicopter Flight Paperback – July 1, 2006

I purchased this book as an optional book for a helicopter theory class, knowing nothing about helicopters going into the class. Since, I have found this book an essential read to supplement the FAA's rotorcraft flying handbook. Principles of Helicopter Flight delves deep into the theory of helicopter operation more than the FAA version, with chapters broken up well for each subject. It also follows a very logical, simple format so that people not familiar with basic physics concepts can pick up the book and learn everything they need to know. Overall, it is the perfect text for new pilots and veterans alike. Engineers will have to use it only as reference, as it does not delve too deep into the equations of flight theory and aerodynamics.Principles of Helicopter Flight

I go USMC OSC Air in a few short months, and this book has all the info i need to be prepared for my potential helo training. Very clearly expressed theories and explanations on just about everything. I love how to the book enforces theory FIRST and goes into actual helicopter flight AFTER. Fantastic read.To be honest, read it slow because the concepts are difficult for some to understand. It took me a few hours to fully grasp a few things, but I highly recommend to understand in totality the concepts. It will greater your understanding of the rest of the book!Enjoy!

This is an outstanding book which presents principles of helicopter flight and depicts the theories with figures.Moreover,there are quiz pages at the end of the each section.As a helicopter pilot,i assure you that you are going to learn much from this book.However,it is not for the beginners.The book requires basic understanding of numbers,i.e maths,physics and aerodynamics.After having some hours with helicopters,this book is going to improve your decision making process and make you understand precisely how a helo tries to fly.

Must have for studying!

I fly radio controlled helicopters and wanted to understand the principles of flight plus some flight characteristics that baffled me. The combination of clear explanations of flight behavior and excellent graphics make this book an excellent choice. The physics that underlie the performance of a helicopter are covered in just the right level of detail. The reaction to various control inputs and the various mechanisms that provide those inputs are thoroughly explained and are accompanied by excellent drawings and graphs. No matter what size of helicopter you fly, this book will help you understand why a helicopter performs as it does.

This is a great book for an aspiring or current rotorcraft pilot. The book dives deep into the physics and science of rotorcraft flight. Its very complete. A reader will need to have a basic understanding of physics as it relates to flight. The only negative to this text is that the illustrations and print quality are sub-par. ASA could really do more to make the text more presentable. Overall a very good book for increasing flight knowledge.

This book is a one of a kind book, its contents are explained in the lowest level possible a five year old kid would be able to grasp the concept. The author of this book knows how to teach. I am enjoying every minute of this book, oh and mind you I hate reading. Thank you.

I used this prior to Army Aviation School, and it provides a good solid foundation prior to getting down to the school. If you know this stuff going in, you'll be set up for success at the school and ahead of the learning curve.