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Author : Richard Pike
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781911621720
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (217 download)
Download or read book Helicopter Boys: True Tales from Operators of Military and Civilian Rotorcraft written by Richard Pike and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Pike
Publisher : Jet Age Series
ISBN 13 : 9781911621065
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (21 download)
Download or read book The Lightning Boys 2 written by Richard Pike and published by Jet Age Series. This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to the bestselling The Lightning Boys, Lightning Boys 2, now available in paperback for the first time, is a must-have companion and continues the theme of tales from pilots and other crew connected with this iconic aircraft, giving a rare insight into post-war fighter operations. In twenty separate stories to intrigue, amaze and amuse, the book has also been compiled and written by Richard Pike. The reader is taken to situations as diverse as intercepting sixty plus enemy aircraft, a desperate struggle in a cockpit flooded by tropical downpours, the difficulties of being affected by sudden and painful toothache at high altitude, and the curious encounter with an unidentified flying object. Yet another chapter paints a dramatic reconstruction of a scene in Germany when a Lightning, having entered an inadvertent, out-of-control spin, began an earthwards plunge towards a town center.
Author : Fletcher McKenzie
Publisher : Squabbling Sparrows Press
ISBN 13 : 0995142122
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)
Download or read book 61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters written by Fletcher McKenzie and published by Squabbling Sparrows Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters - Unveiling Vital Insights for Aviation Safety Unlock the Vault of Wisdom: Learn from the Experiences of Seasoned Military Helicopter Pilots! Step into the high-stakes world of military aviation with "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters." This gripping volume reveals the untold stories of experienced military pilots, presenting invaluable insights from their near misses to empower you with life-saving knowledge. Explore Global Perspectives: Delve into a treasury of lessons spanning the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Learn alongside exceptional crews from the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, UK ARMY, USAF, USCG, USN, US ARMY, and USMC as they recount their encounters with danger and survival. Chart Your Course to Safety: Inside these pages, you'll discover 61 meticulously curated lessons that serve as an essential survival guide for both civilian and military helicopter pilots. Whether you're soaring through the skies in a commercial or private chopper, these eye-opening insights will equip you with the tools to navigate even the most challenging situations. Unveiling Hidden Risks: Even seasoned aviators can fall prey to unforeseen hazards. Through real-life stories, you'll witness how experienced pilots encountered unexpected dangers and emerged triumphant. By learning from their trials, you'll gain the wisdom needed to spot signs that pilots and ground crew may overlook until it's too late. A Window into Military Aviation: This is the sixth instalment in the renowned Lessons From The Sky series, offering unparalleled lessons from every corner of the military. Gain a rare glimpse into the daily risks faced by pilots and crew members, and elevate your understanding of aviation safety to new heights. Plus, with space to jot down your own preventive strategies, this book becomes an interactive toolkit for safe flying. Empowering Every Aviator: Whether you're a current pilot or nurturing dreams of taking flight, "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters" is a must-read to prioritize safety above all. Elevate your skills, enhance your decision-making, and safeguard yourself and your passengers. Chart Your Flight to Safety: Embrace the insights that could save lives. Blue skies await those who equip themselves with the knowledge to overcome adversity. Order your copy of "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters" now and embark on a journey towards becoming a safer, more informed pilot. The perfect pilot gift. ***Blue Skies***
Author : Richard Pike
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1910690864
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Phantom Boys written by Richard Pike and published by Grub Street Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A cracking read” on the twin-engined supersonic long-range fighter bomber from the bestselling author of the Hunter Boys and Lightning Boys volumes (Britain at War). Originally developed for the US Navy, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 fighter-bomber first flew in the spring of 1958. It then entered service for the US Navy in 1961, and in 1969 with the Fleet Air Arm and RAF in the UK. Regarded as one of the most versatile fighters ever built, the Phantom F-4 was the US Navy’s fastest and highest-flying aircraft. It was flown by both US military demonstration teams (Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thundercats) from 1969 to 1973. It ended its service in 1991 with the RAF. But it continues to serve a variety of air forces across the world, with some still in service fifty years after its first flight. Throughout the twenty chapters of this book, thirteen contributors will take readers across the world with adventures in the Falkland Islands, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Far East and Germany. There are anecdotes of reconnaissance missions, encounters with the Russian Tupolevs, record-breaking flights and life on HMS Ark Royal. The scope, flair and pace of the writing in this book will appeal to the general reader as well as to the enthusiast.
Author : Richard Pike
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781911621034
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Hunter Boys written by Richard Pike and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Richard Pike, author of Grub Street's bestselling Lightning Boys series, comes Hunter Boys, a fascinating insight into the experiences of those who flew the iconic Hawker Hunter - an aircraft known affectionately to many as 'Queen of the Skies'. Now in paperback for the first time. In fifteen separate chapters, pilots' stories of the dramas and demands of this incredible aircraft, which changed the future of fighter development, are related in distinctive style, including experiences of the legendary test pilot Neville Duke. One chapter details the remarkable tale of a pilot who flew an unauthorised sortie under London's Tower Bridge at the time of the 50th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. In another, the realities of war are recounted in a poignant personal account taken from diaries penned at the time of the 1971 Indo/Pakistan conflict. Further chapters describe individual experiences of flying in places as diverse as Aden, Gibraltar, Jordan and Kenya. The exceptional performance of this aircraft is evident throughout as is its well-renowned lengthy service life with the RAF and internationally. The scope, flair and pace of the writing in this book will appeal to the general reader as well as to the enthusiast.
Author : David Taylor
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526754142
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)
Download or read book The First Helicopter Boys written by David Taylor and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indonesian Confrontation that raged from 1963 to 1966 stemmed from Indonesia’s opposition to the creation of Malaysia. Fighting in the challenging jungle terrain of Borneo and in the countryside straddling the Malaysia/Indonesia border, where there were few roads, posed significant logistical challenges to both sides. That the conflict was ultimately a victory for the Commonwealth forces was in due in no small part to the fact that they enjoyed the advantage of vastly superior helicopter resources and better trained crews – many of which were provided by British units. During the Confrontation, many of these vital helicopter assets were flown by pilots and crews who had gained their knowledge and experience firsthand during the Malayan Emergency, one of the Cold War’s first flash-points which had begun in 1948. Without doubt, the Malayan Emergency marked the formative years of the RAF’s and Royal Navy’s helicopter operations – the very early days in fact, when equipment and knowledge were much more basic. It was a time when operational procedures were still under development, even though the helicopters were already being flown on front line service. Told in the main through their own words, by the RAF and Royal Navy air and ground crews involved, this is the story of how these ‘guinea pigs’ undertook many of Britain’s first rotary wing combat operations and, therefore, cemented their rightful place in the history of the helicopter.
Author : Richard Pike
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781909166134
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (661 download)
Download or read book The Lightning Boys 2 written by Richard Pike and published by Grub Street Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to the best-selling The Lightning Boys, Lightning Boys 2 is a must-have companion and continues the theme of tales from pilots and other crew connected with this iconic aircraft, giving a rare insight into postwar fighter operations. In 20 separate stories to intrigue, amaze and amuse, the book has also been compiled and written by Richard Pike. The reader is taken to situations as diverse as intercepting 60 plus enemy aircraft, a desperate struggle in a cockpit flooded by tropical downpours, the difficulties of being affected by sudden and painful toothache at high altitude, and the curious encounter with an unidentified flying object. Yet another chapter paints a dramatic reconstruction of a scene in Germany when a Lightning, having entered an inadvertent, out-of-control spin, began an earthwards plunge towards a town center.
Author : Robert Jackson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592235049
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (35 download)
Download or read book Helicopters written by Robert Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-color, illustrated guide to over 120 of the most important helicopters ever built including experimental autogyros, the "Huey," and the McDonnell Douglas AH-64 Apache.
Author : Richard Pike
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781910690550
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Helicopter Boys written by Richard Pike and published by Grub Street Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest title from acclaimed author Richard Pike with tales of the helicopter's role in military and civilian situations including the Falklands War.
Author : Fletcher McKenzie
Publisher : Squabbling Sparrows Press
ISBN 13 : 0995117047
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)
Download or read book 71 Lessons From The Sky: Civilian Helicopters written by Fletcher McKenzie and published by Squabbling Sparrows Press. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CIVILIAN HELICOPTERS In the world of helicopter aviation, experience is key. But even the most experienced pilots can fall victim to unexpected dangers. In 71 Lessons From The Sky, Fletcher McKenzie shares 71 true stories from pilots around the globe. From wire strikes to power and torque management, from decision making to situational awareness, this book is packed with valuable lessons that can save lives. But what makes 71 Lessons From The Sky truly unique is the real-life stories from seasoned aviators who share their experiences of near-misses and accidents. These stories offer a rare window into the risks that helicopter pilots and crew face every day, and teach you how to identify warning signs before it's too late. This is the fourth book in the best-selling Lessons From The Sky series, and it includes an introduction from Claude Vuichard, who teaches the Vuichard Recovery Technique from the Vortex Ring State, with his technique included in Chapter Four. Mark Ogden, the editor of Heliops Magazine, also contributes his insights into helicopter flying. Whether you're a seasoned aviator or a new pilot, 71 Lessons From The Sky is an essential read that offers unique perspectives on how to fly safely and avoid disaster. Order your copy now!
Author : Al J. Venter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Chopper Boys written by Al J. Venter and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the history of helicopter use throughout Africa, from the war in Rhodesia (1962-80) to the last days of Somalia.
Author : Jan Hornung
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1469775123
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (697 download)
Download or read book Kiss the Sky written by Jan Hornung and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-05-27 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KISS the Sky: Helicopter Tales is a humorous look at flying helicopters. Whether you fly fixed-wing or rotary-wing, or you know someones second cousin twice removed who flies kites, you can fly along with Bubba Huey in this hilarious book that will have pilots and pilot wannabes of all ages rolling with laughter. Included in the book is a history of helicopter flight, women in aviation, and a lesson in how helicopters fly.
Author : Jay Schleifer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781560653059
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Combat Helicopters written by Jay Schleifer and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a history of military helicopters with descriptions of some notable models from the U. S. Air Force.
Author : Fletcher McKenzie
Publisher : Squabbling Sparrows Press
ISBN 13 : 9780995142138
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (421 download)
Download or read book 61 Lessons From The Sky written by Fletcher McKenzie and published by Squabbling Sparrows Press. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military HelicoptersRead the lessons learned from near misses by experienced military pilots. Their lessons could save your life. Get the lessons from the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom with crews featured from the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, UK ARMY, USAF, USCG, USN, US ARMY, and USMC. Learn from the experiences of military helicopter pilots so you don't become another air incident statistic. Packed with 61 easy-to-read lessons, this is a new survival guide for all helicopter pilots, civilian and military, commercial, and private. Many of the stories are from seasoned aviators but even with all their experience, they were unaware of the potential air disaster ahead of them, falling victim to the situation, but surviving to tell the tale. These 61 lessons offer a unique window to help identify the signs pilots and ground crew may miss until it's too late. This is the sixth book in the best-selling Lessons From The Sky series and contains thought provoking lessons from all branches of the military, offering a rare insight into the risks pilots and crew face and includes room for you to add your own preventive strategies for flying safely. This book is an essential read for all current and future pilots. Safety first.
Author : Don Berliner
Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780822504481
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Helicopters written by Don Berliner and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of helicopters and their uses, plus a description of the major types now in existence.
Author : Kay Jackson
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781435831582
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (315 download)
Download or read book Military Helicopters in Action written by Kay Jackson and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the high-tech helicopters used by the military.
Author : Bookmart Limited
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781905704101
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (41 download)
Download or read book Helicopters written by Bookmart Limited and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
