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Cyclic & Collective by Shawn Coyle |
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This unique book, written from the prospective of the pilot provides a detailed, yet easy to understand overview of the theory and practice of helicopters. It covers nearly all aspects of learning to fly a helicopter, from basic theory through to Autopilots.
Detailed explanations are provided for both beginner and advanced pilots on performance, handling and the mechanics of helicopters. This book has two sections:
The beginner section has the fundamentals of helicopter theory of aerodynamics, performance and flying are covered in sufficient detail for the beginning helicopter pilot. Examples are based around a piston engine helicopter and a given from a cockpit perspective.
The advanced section is for professional pilots, as well as those who want to know more about helicopters and how they work. It covers turbine engine helicopters with more advanced systems.
Everything you could ever want to know about helicopters but didn’t know where to look. This book satisfies in one volume the needs of all helicopter pilots, from beginner through instructor to advanced pilots. It nicely bridges the gap between engineering textbooks and what pilots and engineers need to know.
Softcover, 458 Pages - $47.95
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Helicopter Aerodynamics- Volume I by Ray Prouty
Ray Prouty's Original Articles Republished |
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Ray W. Prouty is a Grand Elder of the helicopter industry. For many years, Ray brought the black art of helicopter aerodynamics into a refreshing new light for the readers of Rotor & Wing International magazine, and many of his articles were, over time, compiled into three thin books: Helicopter Aerodynamics, More Helicopter Aerodynamics, and Even More Helicopter Aerodynamics. When these three books went out of print, the industry lost a valuable resource.
The original three books were published before the computer age revolutionized the book publishing industry, and none of the original text, drawings or photos were available electronically. In some cases, the original photos were no longer available, even from Ray's private collection, so other comparable photos were obtained from Ray.
Ray wrote these articles over a large time span, so in some cases, certain subjects were hit more than once. Rather than to try and cut anything out, everything is include in the three books, even when it was said more than once. Likewise, a few of the figures and photos repeat, but we think that you'll agree that the need to preserve the totality of what Ray has written should come first.
Ray's career began in 1952, when, according to David Jenson of Rotor& Wing, "he put his Bachelors degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Washington to application at Hughes Tool Co.'s Aircraft Division. He worked as a helicopter aerodynamicist at Hughes until 1954, when he moved his talents to Sikorsky Aircraft until 1956. Between 1958 and 1960, Ray was a stability and control specialist at Bell Helicopter, and then group engineer for helicopter aerodynamics at Lockheed Aircraft from 1960 to 1973. From 1973 until his retirement in 1987, Ray was back at Hughes Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co.)."
Well-known helicopter test pilot and author Shawn Coyle (Art & Science of Flying Helicopters and Cyclic & Collective: More Art and Science of Flying Helicopters) was the initial driving force behind the effort to resurrect Prouty's works, and contributed his knowledge and keen eye in proof- reading. The result is a very readable, hefty 500-page work, jam-packed with extraordinary insights into helicopter aerodynamics, design, and handling.
Softcover, 550 Pages - $54.95
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Helicopter Aerodynamics- Volume II by Ray Prouty |
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Ray Prouty has helped to enlighten the helicopter world through his many years of columns in a variety of helicopter magazines, his books and teaching around the world. He has contributed greatly to the understanding of a very complex subject by his clear writing, excellent diagrams and dry humor.
The columns that appeared from 1979 to 1992 in Rotor and Wing magazine were combined in Helicopter Aerodynamics, and now the columns from 1992 to 2004 from Rotor and Wing and other places are once again available. These articles will add to the body of knowledge that Ray has helped to grow so well.
Ray's career began in 1952, when he put his Bachelors degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Washington to application at Hughes Tool Co.'s Aircraft Division. He worked as a helicopter aerodynamicist at Hughes until 1954, when he moved his talents to Sikorsky Aircraft until 1956. Between 1958 and 1960, Ray was a stability and control specialist at Bell Helicopter, and then group engineer for helicopter aerodynamics at Lockheed Aircraft from 1960 to 1973. From 1973 until his retirement in 1987, Ray was back at Hughes Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co.), as Chief of Flying Qualities Analysis. Even though retired, Ray continues to teach the subject of Helicopter Aerodynamics around the world.
He is the winner of the 2000 Alexander Klemin Award from the American Helicopter Association for ‘Notable Achievement in the advancement of Rotary Wing Aeronautics.Ray is an Honorary Fellow of the American Helicopter Society.
Softcover, 364 Pages - $44.95
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Engineering Design Handbook: Helicopter Engineering
PART ONE: Preliminary Design |
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Preliminary Design covers the fundamentals of airframe structure, large systems design. It provides a good background to the overall layout and design of helicopters.
Softcover, 600+ Pages
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This publication is shipped directly from our home office.
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Product: AMPC201
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Engineering Design Handbook: Helicopter Engineering
PART TWO: Detail Design |
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Detailed Design covers the sub-systems of the helicopter in detail.
Softcover, 500+ Pages
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This publication is shipped directly from our home office.
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Product: AMPC202
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Engineering Design Handbook: Helicopter Engineering
PART THREE: Qualification Assurance |
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Quality Assurance details how to test and evaluate the helicopter to ensure it meets it's military missions.
Softcover, 500+ Pages
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This publication is shipped directly from our home office.
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Product: AMPC203
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Engineering Design Handbook: Helicopter Engineering
PART FOUR: Helicopter Performance Testing |
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Performance testing is an extremely detailed, step-by-step methodology of obtaining and predicting helicopter performance for turbine engine helicopters.
Softcover, 500+ Pages
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This publication is shipped directly from our home office.
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Product: AMPC204
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Engineering Design Handbook: Helicopter Engineering
COMPLETE SET: Four Books, One Low Price |
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A complete set of all 4 manuals. A must have for the Rotorcraft Engineer, Test Pilot, Professor, Flight Test Engineer, etc.
Softcover, Includes all four Engineering Design Handbooks
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This publication is shipped directly from our home office.
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Product: AMPC200
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