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Summary: This book is just great!
Review: I am a student pilot in Switzerland. This book gave me a lot of information on helicopter flying. More than that, it thought me what is essential to know and to remember when flying. If you look for a very technical book, you will be certainly disappointed because the autor does not want to overload the subject with graphs and calculations. But the book is breathtaking for any reader interested in helicopters... (sorry for my english...)
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Summary: Very practicle - easy to read
Review: I found this book to be very easy to read and to understand. The step by step logic also coincides with the steps of my instructor so that made it easier to follow. The book helped me to get my confidence and to realise that I was not as useless as I thought just simply learning. It also saved me asking those questions that you feel are stupid ones but you still need an answer! I found it helped me to anticipate my next lesson which made the lesson itself easier because I already had a good understanding.
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Summary: Informative, well-written, and an all-around fun book
Review: I read this book before I started my helicopter training just about two years ago. Since then, I have bought and read just about every book about rotary-wing aircraft that I can get my hands on. This book is fundamental in nature, but fairly complete none the less and an absolute joy to read. I recently read it again and loved it more than when I first picked it up. Of all the helicopter books I have read this one is still by far my favorite.
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Summary: Informative, well-written, and an all-around fun book
Review: I read this book before I started my helicopter training just about two years ago. Since then, I have bought and read just about every book about rotary-wing aircraft that I can get my hands on. This book is fundamental in nature, but fairly complete none the less and an absolute joy to read. I recently read it again and loved it more than when I first picked it up. Of all the helicopter books I have read this one is still by far my favorite.
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Summary: Absolutely worthless
Review: I strongly urge anyone who has any rotory wing time not to buy this book. It is completely introductory in nature. The only usefulness might be for someone before they undergo rotary wing training to gain and understanding of what a rotary wing training program is about.The back cover boasts that this book is "an ideal supplement to ground school training." But, it is not. There's nothing in this book you do not learn in pilot school. If you're looking for supplemental information, I would suggest "The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters." That is a book I would consider supplemental because it offers a different perspective on aerodynamics and maneuvers. But this "Learning to Fly Helicopters" book does not offer anything new. It does not offer a unique enough insight to justify it even having been published to begin with.
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Summary: Absolutely worthless
Review: I strongly urge anyone who has any rotory wing time not to buy this book. It is completely introductory in nature. The only usefulness might be for someone before they undergo rotary wing training to gain and understanding of what a rotary wing training program is about. The back cover boasts that this book is "an ideal supplement to ground school training." But, it is not. There's nothing in this book you do not learn in pilot school. If you're looking for supplemental information, I would suggest "The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters." That is a book I would consider supplemental because it offers a different perspective on aerodynamics and maneuvers. But this "Learning to Fly Helicopters" book does not offer anything new. It does not offer a unique enough insight to justify it even having been published to begin with.
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Summary: Worked for me
Review: In reading this book, I can see how people with even limited helo experience could find it beneath them. It covers the very basics and some advanced manuevers, but is nothing that you can't learn from a flight instructor. When I read it, I was 14 and just becoming interested in helos. I am now 16 and have recently re-read it and found it to be less comprehensive than information gleaned from free sources; ie the internet or library. However, if you are interested in helos but don't know many specifics, it is a good book and an easy read.
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Summary: Worked for me
Review: In reading this book, I can see how people with even limited helo experience could find it beneath them. It covers the very basics and some advanced manuevers, but is nothing that you can't learn from a flight instructor. When I read it, I was 14 and just becoming interested in helos. I am now 16 and have recently re-read it and found it to be less comprehensive than information gleaned from free sources; ie the internet or library. However, if you are interested in helos but don't know many specifics, it is a good book and an easy read.
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Summary: A fantastic book for people starting to fly Heli's
Review: Probably the best and most reccomendable book i have ever read for people starting their rotary training answering every question up to at least ppl
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Summary: Easy to read, Fun to read, and very informative
Review: This book really builds your confidence in learning about Helicopters and answers any concerns you have about flying them. I am truly impressed with this book and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is thinking about flying. I have not flown yet, but will in the future. This book eased my mind and makes me feel confident in being able to learn someday for real. Thank you for this great book. Order from Amazon and you should get it right away, I did! Brad Shifflett
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