Table of Contents

AcknowledgmentsForewordIntroductionChapter 1. Basic Flight PrinciplesChapter 2. Vortex Ring StateChapter 3. RecirculationChapter 4. Ground ResonanceChapter 5. Retreating Blade StallChapter 6. Dynamic RolloverChapter 7. OverpitchingChapter 8. Main Rotor StrikesChapter 9. Mid-Air CollisionsChapter 10.Mast BumpingChapter 11.Engine FailuresChapter 12. Tail Rotor FailuresChapter 13.Mechanical FailuresChapter 14.FuelChapter 15.FireChapter 16.DitchingChapter 17.Loading IssuesChapter 18.WinchingChapter 19.WeatherChapter 20.Crew and Pre-flight HazardsChapter 21.Human FactorsChapter 22.Training MishapsFurther ReadingIndex

About the Author

Greg Whyte is an ex-helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer.