Foreword |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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Part 1 Essentials for Students and Private Helicopter Pilots |
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3 | (16) |
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Myth #1: If a Helicopter's Engine Quits, You're a Goner |
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3 | (3) |
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Myth #2: Helicopters Need Two Engines-One for the Big Propeller on the Top and One for the Little Propeller in the Back |
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6 | (2) |
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Myth #3: Helicopters Are Too Fragile to Fly in Strong Winds |
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8 | (4) |
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Myth #4: A Flight in a Helicopter Is Always Bumpier Than a Flight in an Airplane |
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12 | (1) |
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Myth #5: Helicopter Pilots Are Different from Other People |
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13 | (6) |
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19 | (22) |
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19 | (4) |
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23 | (8) |
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24 | (5) |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (1) |
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Unconventional Helicopter Designs |
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34 | (6) |
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All Else, Aerodynamically |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (14) |
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41 | (3) |
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44 | (2) |
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46 | (3) |
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49 | (2) |
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51 | (4) |
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55 | (30) |
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55 | (2) |
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57 | (3) |
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60 | (2) |
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62 | (2) |
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64 | (1) |
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64 | (2) |
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66 | (2) |
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Before Takeoff Safety Briefing |
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68 | (2) |
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70 | (1) |
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71 | (1) |
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Sitting Next to the Pilot |
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71 | (1) |
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71 | (10) |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (1) |
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73 | (4) |
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77 | (1) |
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78 | (2) |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (2) |
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83 | (2) |
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85 | (16) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (2) |
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Pilot-Induced Oscillations |
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88 | (1) |
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89 | (2) |
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91 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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96 | (2) |
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Turning Climbs and Turning Descents |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (2) |
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101 | (14) |
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102 | (3) |
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A Few Tricks of the Trade |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (2) |
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107 | (1) |
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Hovering Forward, Sideways, and Rearward |
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108 | (2) |
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In Ground and Out of Ground Effect |
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110 | (5) |
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115 | (20) |
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115 | (8) |
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Normal Takeoff from a Hover |
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117 | (4) |
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121 | (1) |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (5) |
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Normal Approach to a Hover |
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123 | (2) |
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Normal Approach to the Surface |
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125 | (1) |
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126 | (2) |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (4) |
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Normal Takeoff or Departure from a Hover |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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Final Leg and Normal Approach |
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131 | (2) |
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133 | (2) |
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135 | (22) |
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Four-Step Aircraft Emergency Procedure |
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137 | (1) |
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Real Autorotations versus Practicing Autorotations |
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137 | (2) |
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139 | (4) |
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141 | (2) |
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143 | (2) |
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145 | (1) |
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145 | (2) |
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All the Way Again with a Full Touchdown Autorotation |
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147 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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Autorotations-180 and 360 Degrees |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (6) |
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155 | (1) |
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155 | (2) |
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157 | (38) |
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157 | (5) |
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High and Low Reconnaissance |
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158 | (2) |
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160 | (2) |
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162 | (2) |
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164 | (1) |
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Maximum Performance Takeoffs |
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164 | (2) |
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Pinnacles and Ridge Operations |
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166 | (3) |
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169 | (1) |
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170 | (3) |
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Offshore Oil and Gas Operations |
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173 | (12) |
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175 | (2) |
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177 | (5) |
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182 | (3) |
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Sling and Hoist Operations |
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185 | (4) |
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186 | (2) |
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188 | (1) |
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Category A and B Helicopters and Operations |
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189 | (6) |
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195 | (22) |
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More about the Basic Aircraft Emergency Procedure |
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195 | (8) |
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Basic Four-Step Emergency Procedure for Helicopters |
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195 | (8) |
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Tail Rotor System Failures |
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203 | (1) |
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Tail Rotor Control System Failures |
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204 | (2) |
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Tail Rotor Drive System Failures |
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206 | (3) |
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Main Gearbox Malfunctions |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (1) |
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211 | (2) |
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211 | (1) |
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212 | (1) |
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212 | (1) |
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Cabin and Baggage Compartment Fire |
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213 | (1) |
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213 | (4) |
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217 | (40) |
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217 | (8) |
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218 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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221 | (2) |
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223 | (2) |
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225 | (3) |
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Clutch and Freewheeling Unit |
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228 | (1) |
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229 | (1) |
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229 | (4) |
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233 | (1) |
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Vibration-Reducing Devices |
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233 | (1) |
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233 | (2) |
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235 | (2) |
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237 | (1) |
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237 | (3) |
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That Was Then, This Is Now |
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238 | (2) |
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240 | (7) |
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241 | (4) |
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245 | (2) |
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247 | (8) |
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Turbojet Engines-The Original Jet Engine |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (1) |
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250 | (1) |
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The Helicopter's "Jet" Engine: The Turboshaft |
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251 | (1) |
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Turboshaft Engine Parameters, Ratings, and Limitations |
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252 | (2) |
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Learning to Fly a Turbine-Powered Helicopter |
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254 | (1) |
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255 | (2) |
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12 Hazards of Low-Level Flying |
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257 | (12) |
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257 | (2) |
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259 | (2) |
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261 | (3) |
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264 | (2) |
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266 | (3) |
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269 | (22) |
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269 | (1) |
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The Civilian Flight Training Route |
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270 | (2) |
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Requirements for a Private Pilot Certificate with a Helicopter Rating |
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271 | (1) |
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Becoming a Professional Pilot |
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272 | (3) |
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Requirements for a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Helicopter Rating |
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275 | (1) |
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How to Find and Select a Flight Training School |
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275 | (3) |
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276 | (1) |
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Step Two: Narrow Your Search to Five to Ten Schools |
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276 | (1) |
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Step Three: Call the Schools for Information |
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277 | (1) |
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Step Four: Select Three to Five Schools and Visit Them |
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278 | (1) |
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Step Five: Decide Which School You Will Attend |
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278 | (1) |
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How Much Will Civil Flight Training Cost? |
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278 | (3) |
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How Do I Pay for Flight Training? |
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280 | (1) |
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The Military Flight School Route |
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281 | (3) |
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281 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy |
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283 | (1) |
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How Can Military Pilots Obtain Civil Pilot's Licenses? |
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283 | (1) |
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Other Flight Training Considerations |
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284 | (2) |
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If My Goal Is to Be a Helicopter Pilot, Should I Train in Airplanes First or Go Right to Helicopters? |
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284 | (1) |
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Adding a Helicopter Rating to an Airplane Certificate |
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285 | (1) |
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Veterans Administration Benefits |
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285 | (1) |
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What Really Is a "Flight Simulator"? |
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286 | (5) |
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14 Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Helicopters |
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291 | (28) |
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291 | (3) |
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Practical Test Standards Concept |
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292 | (1) |
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Practical Test Book Description |
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292 | (1) |
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292 | (1) |
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293 | (1) |
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293 | (1) |
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Use of the Practical Test Standards |
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294 | (1) |
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294 | (1) |
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295 | (1) |
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Private Pilot-Rotorcraft Practical Test Prerequisites |
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295 | (1) |
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Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test |
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296 | (1) |
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Flight Instructor Responsibility |
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296 | (1) |
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296 | (1) |
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297 | (1) |
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Unsatisfactory Performance |
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297 | (1) |
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Typical Areas of Unsatisfactory Performance |
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297 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management |
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298 | (1) |
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Single-Pilot Resource Management |
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298 | (1) |
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Applicant's Use of Checklists |
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298 | (1) |
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Use of Distractions during Practical Tests |
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299 | (1) |
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Positive Exchange of Flight Controls |
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299 | (1) |
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Applicant's Practical Test Checklist (Helicopter) |
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299 | (1) |
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Examiner's Practical Test Checklist (Helicopter) |
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300 | (39) |
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Area of Operation: Preflight Preparation |
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300 | (3) |
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Area of Operation: Preflight Procedures |
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303 | (1) |
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Area of Operation: Airport and Heliport Operations |
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304 | (1) |
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Area of Operation: Hovering Maneuvers |
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305 | (2) |
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Area of Operation: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds |
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307 | (4) |
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Area of Operation: Performance Maneuvers |
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311 | (1) |
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Area of Operation: Navigation |
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312 | (1) |
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Area of Operation: Emergency Operations |
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313 | (3) |
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Area of Operation: Night Operation |
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316 | (1) |
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Area of Operation: Postflight Procedures |
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317 | (2) |
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15 The Ten Commandments for Helicopter Flying |
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319 | (20) |
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16 Weight and Balance, Passenger Briefings, and Hand Signals |
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339 | (16) |
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339 | (5) |
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340 | (1) |
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340 | (2) |
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Center of Gravity or Reference Datum? |
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342 | (1) |
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Longitudinal and Lateral CG Limits |
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342 | (2) |
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344 | (3) |
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Passenger Preflight Safety Briefing |
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346 | (1) |
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Commonly Used Hand Signals |
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347 | (8) |
Part 2 Flying Helicopters Professionally |
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17 Employment Opportunities |
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355 | (32) |
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356 | (2) |
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One Way to Find Helicopter Operators |
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358 | (1) |
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Careers of Professional Helicopter Pilots |
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359 | (28) |
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General Utility Operations |
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359 | (2) |
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Search and Rescue, Firefighting, Public Service |
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361 | (1) |
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Air Medical/ Emergency Medical Services |
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362 | (2) |
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Production Test Pilot, Helicopter Manufacturer |
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364 | (2) |
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Flight-Test Engineering, Academic Instruction on Flight-Test Training, and Airworthiness Certification |
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366 | (2) |
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Helicopter Sales and Brokering, Primarily in the Private /Executive Marketplace |
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368 | (2) |
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Corporate/Not for Hire (Part 91) |
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370 | (1) |
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Corporate/ Executive Transport |
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371 | (2) |
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373 | (1) |
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374 | (1) |
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Flight Instruction, Photo Flights, Helicopter Tours, Aerial Advertising |
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375 | (2) |
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377 | (2) |
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379 | (1) |
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380 | (1) |
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Military, U.S. Coast Guard, Maritime Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue |
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381 | (2) |
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Air Tours and Helicopter Aviation Education |
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383 | (2) |
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Military Pilot, U.S. Army |
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385 | (2) |
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18 Human Factors and Safety |
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387 | (14) |
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A Brief Introduction to Human Factors |
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388 | (1) |
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388 | (6) |
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390 | (4) |
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Eliminating Human Factor Errors |
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394 | (1) |
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Three More Common Human Factor Problems |
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394 | (5) |
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394 | (2) |
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396 | (2) |
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398 | (1) |
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399 | (1) |
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399 | (2) |
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401 | (22) |
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401 | (1) |
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401 | (4) |
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405 | (1) |
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406 | (4) |
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410 | (1) |
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Where the H- Is Pontoise? |
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411 | (3) |
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414 | (1) |
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415 | (1) |
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416 | (1) |
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417 | (1) |
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The Return Flight, Almost |
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418 | (3) |
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421 | (2) |
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423 | (6) |
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One Step Backward, Two Steps Forward |
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423 | (1) |
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424 | (1) |
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425 | (1) |
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426 | (2) |
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428 | (1) |
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21 Resources for Helicopter Pilots |
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429 | (8) |
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429 | (1) |
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Broad Aviation Web Sources |
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430 | (1) |
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431 | (1) |
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A Few Books for Helicopter Pilots |
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431 | (2) |
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Flight Training Resources |
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433 | (1) |
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434 | (1) |
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435 | (2) |
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437 | (46) |
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Some Points about the Helicopters in This Chapter |
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438 | (4) |
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Normal and Transport Category Helicopters |
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439 | (1) |
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440 | (2) |
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442 | (33) |
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A Glance at Future Rotorcraft |
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475 | (8) |
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23 There But for the Grace of God |
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483 | (4) |
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Pitfalls for Helicopter Pilots |
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484 | (1) |
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Learning Lessons from Other Pilots |
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485 | (2) |
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487 | (6) |
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487 | (3) |
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490 | (3) |
Glossary |
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493 | (12) |
Index |
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