--- product_id: 2739952 title: "Principles of Helicopter Flight" price: "£26.06" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2739952-principles-of-helicopter-flight store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Principles of Helicopter Flight **Price:** £26.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Principles of Helicopter Flight - **How much does it cost?** £26.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2739952-principles-of-helicopter-flight) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well helicopter maneuvers, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning aerodynamics, each step of the process is fully illustrated and thoroughly explained―from the physics advanced operations to helicopter design and performance―providing helicopter pilots with a sound to base their in-flight decisions. Containing discussions on the NOTAR (no tail rotor) system, strakes, principles of airspeed and high-altitude operations, this revised edition also includes the latest procedures Federal Aviation Administration. Review: Principles of Helicopter Flight - I purchased this book as an optional book for a helicopter theory class, knowing nothing about helicopters going into the class. Since, I have found this book an essential read to supplement the FAA's rotorcraft flying handbook. Principles of Helicopter Flight delves deep into the theory of helicopter operation more than the FAA version, with chapters broken up well for each subject. It also follows a very logical, simple format so that people not familiar with basic physics concepts can pick up the book and learn everything they need to know. Overall, it is the perfect text for new pilots and veterans alike. Engineers will have to use it only as reference, as it does not delve too deep into the equations of flight theory and aerodynamics. Principles of Helicopter Flight Review: Could not be explained much easier! - I go USMC OSC Air in a few short months, and this book has all the info i need to be prepared for my potential helo training. Very clearly expressed theories and explanations on just about everything. I love how to the book enforces theory FIRST and goes into actual helicopter flight AFTER. Fantastic read. To be honest, read it slow because the concepts are difficult for some to understand. It took me a few hours to fully grasp a few things, but I highly recommend to understand in totality the concepts. It will greater your understanding of the rest of the book! Enjoy! ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #326,559 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Helicopters #233 in Aeronautics & Astronautics (Books) #235 in Piloting & Flight Instruction | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 173 Reviews | ## Images ![Principles of Helicopter Flight - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kqMcUCzkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Principles of Helicopter Flight *by M***E on October 10, 2007* I purchased this book as an optional book for a helicopter theory class, knowing nothing about helicopters going into the class. Since, I have found this book an essential read to supplement the FAA's rotorcraft flying handbook. Principles of Helicopter Flight delves deep into the theory of helicopter operation more than the FAA version, with chapters broken up well for each subject. It also follows a very logical, simple format so that people not familiar with basic physics concepts can pick up the book and learn everything they need to know. Overall, it is the perfect text for new pilots and veterans alike. Engineers will have to use it only as reference, as it does not delve too deep into the equations of flight theory and aerodynamics. Principles of Helicopter Flight ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could not be explained much easier! *by J***2 on September 2, 2016* I go USMC OSC Air in a few short months, and this book has all the info i need to be prepared for my potential helo training. Very clearly expressed theories and explanations on just about everything. I love how to the book enforces theory FIRST and goes into actual helicopter flight AFTER. Fantastic read. To be honest, read it slow because the concepts are difficult for some to understand. It took me a few hours to fully grasp a few things, but I highly recommend to understand in totality the concepts. It will greater your understanding of the rest of the book! Enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great work,but not for the beginners... *by C***Ü on August 15, 2007* This is an outstanding book which presents principles of helicopter flight and depicts the theories with figures.Moreover,there are quiz pages at the end of the each section.As a helicopter pilot,i assure you that you are going to learn much from this book.However,it is not for the beginners.The book requires basic understanding of numbers,i.e maths,physics and aerodynamics.After having some hours with helicopters,this book is going to improve your decision making process and make you understand precisely how a helo tries to fly. ## Frequently Bought Together - Principles of Helicopter Flight - Helicopter Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-21B - Helicopter Maneuvers Manual: A step-by-step illustrated guide to performing all helicopter flight operations --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2739952-principles-of-helicopter-flight](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2739952-principles-of-helicopter-flight) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*