Schweizer Helicopter Textbook
& Pilot Exercise Manual

Publisher:

Jeppesen

Edition:

2nd

Other Identifiers:

10002377
JS312502

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A bundle that includes the Schweizer Helicopter Manual and the Schweizer Helicopter Exercises Book.

Tailored to Schweizer's model 300B but applicable to any helicopter training program, this helicopter textbook covers the principles of flight, systems and performance, meteorology, navigation, physiology, maneuvers, and much more.

Includes both private and commercial pilot materials.

Items included in this kit:
		Schweizer Helicopter Textbook	not for sale individually
		Schweizer Helicopter Exercise Book	not for sale individually

Helicopter Textbook Table of Contents:

Principles of Flight
- introduction to the helicopter
- aerodynamic forces
- forces in flight
Helicopter Systems and Instruments
- flight control systems
- reciprocating engine and related systems
- fuel and electrical systems
- power train systems
- flight instruments
The Flight Environment
- safety of flight
- airports and heliports
- airspace
Communications and Performance
- radio communications
- Radar and ATC services
- predicting performance
- weight and balance
Meteorology for Pilots
- basic weather theory
- weather patterns
- weather hazards
Interpreting Weather Data
- printed reports and forecasts
- graphic weather products
- sources of weather information
Basic Navigation
- aeronautical charts
- flight computers
- pilotage and dead reckoning
- sources of flight information
Radio Navigation
- VHF omnidirectional range (VOR)
- automatic direction finding
- advanced navigation
Aviation Physiology
- vision in flight
- spacial disorientation
- respiration and altitude
- alcohol and drugs
Flight Planning and Decision Making
- planning and organizing flights
- factors affecting decision making
- cockpit resource management
Ground Operations
- preflight check and engine starting
- shutdown and tiedown
- safety considerations
Primary Maneuvers
- straight and level flight
- climbs, descents, and turns
- departures and approaches
Hovering Operations
- vertical takeoff to a hover
- hovering flight
- vertical landing from a hover
Emergency Procedures
- autorotation
- emergency situations
- systems and equipment malfunctions
Advanced Maneuvers
- maximum performance takeoff and climb
- high altitude operations
- rapid deceleration and slope operation
- night operations
Special Operations
- confined area and pinnacle operations
- float operations
Glossary
Abbreviations
Index