lewis greg whyte (4 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good condition. NOT a library discard Ilustrador. First Edition. Auckland, New Zealand: Reed, 2003. Very Good condition. Flat, uncreased spine. NO tears, chips or fading. Bright and shiny. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. A few pages with check marks in the margins. One paragraph underlined. "First published 2003" is so stated. Bound in the original blue and red pictorial wraps, stamped in red and white, with a full color photo on the rear panel of a helicopter down in raging water. From the publisher: "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: Basic Flight Principles  Vortex Ring State  Recirculation  Ground Resonance  Retreating Blade Stall  Dynamic Rollover  Overpitching  Main Rotor Strikes  Mid-Air Collisions  Mast Bumping  Engine Failures  Tail Rotor Failures  Mechanical Failures  Fuel  Fire  Ditching  Loading Issues  Winching  Weather  Crew and Pre-flight Hazards  Human Factors  Training Mishaps.". First Edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 395pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.