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This is an excellent background text for both pilots and maintenance technicians. It describes all the western helicopter systems such as the Canadian Bell series, the American Hughes and Sikorskys, the German MBB series, the French Aerospatiales, plus the smaller Robinsons and Enstroms. Each of these has its own proprietary systems which must be understood by the pilot and technician. Flight principles are presented, the aircraft are fully illustrated, and maintenance requirements are listed. The main components are shown in detailed chapters on rotor systems, mast and flight controls, transmissions, powerplants, tail rotors, and airframes. There is a matching Study Guide. |