Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots

Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life-saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more. Filled with case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type. Greg Whyte, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or crews in helicopters. Filled with over 100 helpful illustrations, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots enables readers to: Identify and address the common causes of helicopter accidents Explore in-depth examples of accident scenarios Examine the technical details of accident causes Review case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents Learn from the plain-English notes on avoidance and recovery Inside This Aviation Accident-Prevention Guide bull; Basic Flight Principles bull; Vortex Ring State bull; Recirculation bull; Ground Resonance bull; Retreating Blade Stall bull; Dynamic Rollover bull; Overpitching bull; Main Rotor Strikes bull; Mid-Air Collisions bull; Mast Bumping bull; Engine Failures bull; Tail Rotor Failures bull; Mechanical Failures bull; Fuel bull; Fire bull; Ditching bull; Loading Issues bull; Winching bull; Weather bull; Crew and Pre-flight Hazards bull; Human Factors bull; Training Mishaps