{"product_id":"helicopter-test-and-evaluation-hardback-9780632052479","title":"Helicopter Test and Evaluation (Hardback) 9780632052479","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHelicopter Test and Evaluation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlastair Cooke (Author), Eric Fitzpatrick (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780632052479, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 28 October 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e388 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.5 x 18.3 x 2.6 cm, 0.879 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAlthough a number of texts on helicopter aerodynamics have been written, few have explained how the various theories concerning rotorborne flight underpin practical flight test and evaluation. This book combines theoretical information on aerodynamics, stability, control and performance with details of evaluation methodologies and practical guidance on the conduct of helicopter flight tests. \u003cp\u003eFor each topic the relevant theory is explained briefly and followed by details of the practical aspects of testing a conventional helicopter. These include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* safety considerations\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* planning the tests\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* the most efficient way to conduct individual flights\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere possible typical test results are presented and discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book draws on the authors' extensive experience in flight test and flight test training and will appeal not only to professionals working in the area of rotorcraft test and evaluation, but also to helicopter pilots, rotorcraft designers and manufacturers and final year undergraduates of aeronautical engineering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe flight test process\u003cbr\u003e Performance theory\u003cbr\u003e Performance testing\u003cbr\u003e Stability and control theory\u003cbr\u003e Stability and control testing\u003cbr\u003e Helicopter systems\u003cbr\u003e Systems testing\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52472123425048,"sku":"9780632052479","price":124.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780632052479.jpg?v=1785718085","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/helicopter-test-and-evaluation-hardback-9780632052479","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}