Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots

Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots
by Greg Whyte

Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots
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Book Summary Information

Author: Greg Whyte
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-29
ISBN: 0071488308
Number of pages: 395
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Book Reviews of Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots

Book Review: Tons of info and topics
Summary: 5 Stars

My favorite thing about this book is the amount of topics which are covered.

Definitely a great book and highly recommended for any pilot, even students. It also explains things like LTE and how to avoid them.


Improvements:
It would be great if the author made a website with videos of hard to find helicopter accidents like rotor stalls and settling with power. Color pictures. More case studies (there are enough to prove the point but more variety for each thing wouldn't hurt).

More tips on handling rotor stalls and other SFAR issues on low inertia rotor blade helicopters like the (ultra popular) R22. There was one tip in the book about a common sign of engine issues which was great.

A summary of important things to remember.


Thanks for a great book

Summary of Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots

Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents

A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life-saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more.

Filled with case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type. Greg Whyte, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or crews in helicopters. Filled with over 100 helpful illustrations, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots enables readers to:

  • Identify and address the common causes of helicopter accidents
  • Explore in-depth examples of accident scenarios
  • Examine the technical details of accident causes
  • Review case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents
  • Learn from the plain-English notes on avoidance and recovery

Inside This Aviation Accident-Prevention Guide

? Basic Flight Principles ? Vortex Ring State ? Recirculation ? Ground Resonance ? Retreating Blade Stall ? Dynamic Rollover ? Overpitching ? Main Rotor Strikes ? Mid-Air Collisions ? Mast Bumping ? Engine Failures ? Tail Rotor Failures ? Mechanical Failures ? Fuel ? Fire ? Ditching ? Loading Issues ? Winching ? Weather ? Crew and Pre-flight Hazards ? Human Factors ? Training Mishaps

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