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9781861269911

Helicopter Pilot's Manual Vol 2 Powerplants, Instruments and Hydraulics

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    9781861269911

  • ISBN10:

    1861269919

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-10-15
  • Publisher: The Crowood Press UK
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Summary

This second volume of the Helicopter Pilot's Manual provides a natural follow-on to Norman Bailey's first manual. It also aims to instruct and help the would-be pilot to pass the PPL(H) and is concerned with the mechanical aspects of the examination.

Author Biography

Norman Bailey first learned to fly in the Army Air Corps and later became a graduate of the RAF's Central Flying School for Helicopter Instructors.  He is a CAA Helicopter Examiner and was a member of the UK Panel of Helicopter Examiners from 1976 to 1986. He is a resident of Manchester, England.

Table of Contents

The Engine and Electrical System
Introductionp. 7
The Reciprocating (Piston) Enginep. 8
The Ignition Systemp. 12
The Induction Systemp. 15
Engine Coolingp. 22
The Lubrication Systemp. 23
Hydraulic Systemsp. 24
The Electrical Systemp. 26
Typical Examination Questionsp. 29
Flight Instruments
Introductionp. 31
Pitot-Static Systemp. 32
Gyroscopesp. 40
Vacuum Systemsp. 44
Typical Examination Questionsp. 45
Magnetism and Compassesp. 47
Typical Examination Questionsp. 52
Helicopter Performance
Introductionp. 54
Effects of Temperature and Altitudep. 54
Density Altitudep. 55
Performance Chartsp. 58
Airworthiness
Documentationp. 63
Pilot's Responsibilityp. 70
Vibrationsp. 71
Typical Examination Questionsp. 72
Fire
Fire Extinguishersp. 74
Typical Examination Questionsp. 77
Hydraulic Systems
Fundamentals of Hydraulicsp. 78
Hydraulic Fluidsp. 84
Hydraulic System Componentsp. 86
A Simple Hydraulic Systemp. 91
Bell 206 JetRanger Hydraulic Systemp. 93
Typical Examination Questionsp. 96
Gas-Turbine Engines
Introductionp. 101
Gas Turbines - Generalp. 107
Compressorsp. 109
Turbine Assembliesp. 113
Combustion Systemsp. 115
Exhaust Systemsp. 117
Lubrication Systemsp. 118
Cooling, Air Sealing and Heating Systemsp. 119
Summary of Gas Turbinesp. 120
The Allison 250 Series Turboshaft Enginep. 124
Fundamentals of the Allison 250 Series Turboshaft Enginep. 150
More About Compressor Stallp. 152
Allison 250 Series - Helicopter Engine Controlp. 154
Basic Helicopter Flying Controlsp. 157
Effects of Low Rotor RPMp. 160
Flying Your Turbine Helicopterp. 161
Typical Examination Questionsp. 166
Indexp. 168
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