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A fun presentation about the complexities of flying a model helicopter.I this book I devulge my special secrets about how the helicopter flies and what you need to know to overcome it's inherent reluctancy to stay aloft. ... Read more

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Don't buy this
It's a joke - only four pages of trivialities. I'm sorry I didn't read the reviews before I did buy it. Amazon should remove this asap.

R u kidding me?!!!
Can't believe amazon is charging people for this. They shouldve paid me a dollar to get this worthless "how to" book!

Pure nonsense
I just wasted $1 and few minutes browsing 4 pages of nonsense. I give it a one star rate just because the system did not allow me to give zero (or even negative would be better)

waste of even a dollar
i figured i could not lose at this price .....WRONG!these 7-8 pages of the mispelled ramblings of an airhead are hardly worth a penny.waste of time and there are no secrets divulged.

What a rip-off !!!!!
What a rip-off ... !!! 4 pages of crap and you have to pay 4$ for it ????Amazon should really credit me for this and kick stuff like this out of their offerings ...
I could have written a better "book" even without being able to fly !

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A comprehensive history of the autogiro, covering all the aircraft and their designers. Includes full details of the aerodynamic features of the autogiro in its many forms, and the design constraints and problems encountered in development. The role(s) of the autogiro, in theory and practice, are described and the potential for future development discussed. Complete listing of autogiro constructors and their products, world-wide. Illustrated with photos, many rare and unpublished, and 3-view drawings of all significant autogiros, plus contemporary illustrations and adverts.

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Not ready for prime time
After reading this book thoroughly, I found 68 major errors of fact, a list of which I have sent to the author. Errors include, for example, statements that the propeller thrust line was angled to direct its slipstream through the rotor disk (p.21), or a given rotor collective pitch change operates in the reverse sense in an autorotating (Autogiro) rotor compared to a propulsive (helicopter) rotor (p.41). Such errors, and there are plenty more where they came from, clearly indicate Ord-Hume does not understand the subject on which he writes.

The book frequently presents speculation as fact, draws unsupportable conclusions, contradicts itself in different discussions of the same event, and makes statements clearly disproved by accompanying illustrations, among other failings. Overall, the book comes across as a rough draft clearly not ready for prime time.

Ord-Hume is apparently an aviation writer "of great repute" and references all the right people and publications through the course of "Autogiro". How he arrived at the mess that is this book is a question best left for him to answer. The best course of action Ord-Hume can take to protect his reputation is to collect and destroy every copy of this book that he can find.

As is quite common with much to do with the Autogiro, individuals who are expert in a particular aspect of aviation attempt to extend that expertise into this subject matter. "Autogiro" clearly shows the results of such an attempt when not thoroughly researched, checked, and presented.
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While many available texts cover some aspect of simulation, this book is unique in that it brings all the tools required to write a flight simulation mathematical model together in one reference. As one reviewer of the text stated, the breadth of material in this book will make it valuable for a wide range of engineering applications, not simply simulation. The organization of the book makes it the perfect reference guide, as chapter after chapter follows a logical build-up to a complete aircraft model. The book begins with a discussion that focuses the reader on the types of flight simulation that are possible. From there, chapters are dedicated to vectors, vector resolution and the many axis systems used in helicopter analysis. A brief chapter on atmospheric modeling precedes a critical section devoted to the importance of establishing the distinction between inertial velocity, wash velocity and aerodynamic velocity.After these chapters have built the foundation for aerodynamics and dynamics, the rotorcraft is modeled from simple components up to more complex systems with chapters dedicated to each of the following: fuselage, wings, propellers, rotors, engines, drive systems, landing gear, controls and aerodynamic coupling. The final chapters describe overall organization and informational flow, and methods to trim the aircraft to initial states. In all, the book holds 18 chapters and 12 appendices along with accompanying problem sets, a solutions manual, and demonstration programs on a CD-ROM. The demonstration programs, written in Visual Basic, serve as a tie-in between chapters and offer a real asset to the reader. One reviewer of the text put it this way, they bring the equations to life. Finally, the text offers an appendix of humorous axioms and observations about flight. As the author explains, Some of the wisdom of the flying ages is presented here, partly for amusement, partly because pilots that will fly your simulators all know the pearls, and partly because you'll need to learn them the easy way if you intend to learn to fly.Dreier goes on to explain the inclusion of these fun notes by saying...It is my belief that one will get more from one's job if the job is enjoyable. If you are a student or currently working in the field or rotorcraft analysis, this is an essential addition to your reference library. ... Read more

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PTom's a Ptop Drawer Ptero!
Tom is a gem.He's one of the few people who has written of Coast Guard Aviation who knows that of which he speaks, having been there and done it.This is not to disparage the various historians and popular authors such as Sebastian Junger who have tried to get a handle on what it is we do, but we Pterodactyls are a tight-lipped bunch to outsiders.But Tom is one of us, and we're glad he blabbed.He has done a meticulous study of Frank Erickson and the evolution of the search & rescue helicopter and the mundane, but necessary innovations such as the rescue hoist.Without the machinations that Frank went through, rescue at sea would be a very different business today.Many people do not understand that the United States Coast Guard INVENTED hoisting people from the water.Frank was brilliant, uncredited, and unknown, outside of CG Aviation.He was disdained by the seaplane community in the CG during his lifetime.The passage of time has proven Frank right.In his book, Tom grasped and articulated the struggle that Frank went through proving his theories and nicely packaged Igor Sikorsky's vision for the helicopter as a tool for humanitarian service.Even my non-flying friends enjoyed the book...which I recommend when they ask what the heck it is that I do for a living.

Very interesting and inlighening about Coast Guard aviation
This book kept me interested thru out. The story of LT Frank Erickson is one of persistance and will. I felt the books ending is what really made it all come together "The Sum of All dreams".The story of Michael Odom is a book within itself. This autor really did his home work and left me understanding the importance of helicopters and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Strong-willed officers advance the cause of whirly birds.
U. S. Coast Guard aviator,Lt. Frank Erickson,on December 7, 1941, saw sailors struggling in the waters of Pearl Harbor.He remembered an article about a small helicopter developed by Igor Sikorsky.Erickson felt here was the ideal rescue tool for the U.S. Coast Guard aviators to help those in distress.From this time forward Erickson worked toward this goal.In the end,it cost him his career.Erickson ran head-long into those officers who felt seaplanes were the ideal rescue device. The book traces the struggle to have the helicopter accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard.One of the interesting currents running through the book is that of strong-willed officers fighting for a cause and willing to sacrifice their careers to advance it. This is one of those rare histories that show the contributions the U.S. Coast Guard has made to naval history.The book is recommended to anyone interested in military and naval history,either in or out of aviation. ... Read more

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This is the "R/C Model Helicopters A Guide for Beginners" Book / from Traplet Publications. / Author: Malcolm Messiter // FEATURES: Softcover 44 page book / Black and white photos / You'll find great tips on: / - Building the model / - Engine, electric power and controls / - Learning to hover and beyond the hover / - And much, much more!! // INCLUDES: "R/C Model Helicopters A Guide for Beginners" Book // SPECS:Height: 10-5/8" (270mm) / Width: 7-1/2" (191mm) / Number of Pages: 44 / Copyright: 2007 // tlw 3/25/08 ... Read more

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Dissappointing
I was very much dissappointed in this purchase.
It was not of the level I was looking for especially when it is a Syllabus book for studies with my Civil Aviation Authority. This is basic reading and seems to go way off track into turbines half way through the book. There are missing topics of importance with regards to the reciprocating engines.

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The 60's were a time of turmoil. A war was raging in Southeast Asia and across the country on college campuses,protests against the war were shutting down classes. The country was divided. The author recounts stories about becoming a helicopter pilot and flying two tours of duty in Vietnam during this period. ... Read more

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Good Book
This book gives me better understanding to the Vietnam War and the difficulties themen serving our country faced.There is a good mix of both the humerous side and the serious side.

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A Pilot's Tale
Well written tales from the cockpit with William Heilman as he flew America's helicopter combat missions on two tours in Vietnam.

A well-written book about HelicoptersVietnam
I find this to be a well-written little book about both the training, and the combat flying, for/in the Vietnam War.While striving to remain factual (and documenting embellished stories), Bill Heilman manages to mix in a bit of humor, including a joke or two on himself.This book really helps me to better understand the huge amount of training required in order to actually pilot a chopper in combat, and the skills and nerve required to ferry men and materials into and out of combat zones, even under artillary attack.Interesting,easy (& at times technical), serious, and yet at times humerous, reading. ... Read more

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A series about the most sophisticated and up-to-date military weaponry explained in vivid detail. Highlighting the profiles and uses of these weapons, reluctant teen readers will learn much about military technology. ... Read more

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A rescue helicopter pilot spends his day saving people caught in dangerous situations such as fires, floods, and hurricanes before returning home for his daughter's birthday party. ... Read more

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Devon is Crazy about the Rescue Helicopter
My son Devon loves this nice little Tonka book by Scholastic. The book starts out what a helicopter pilot introducing himself, telling how he flies the rescue helicopter. He shows how the levers work to make the plane go up and down, sideways and to even hover in place. While the pilot is telling about the chopper, he gets a call from the emergency dispatcher. There is a fire, someone is injured, the rescue helicopter gets them to the hospital. Oh no, a girl has falling off a cruise ship. Again the emergency helicopter is called into action. Then, when this emergency is handled, again the helicopter is called to duty, a hurricane has devastated a community, and so it goes as still another emergency is taken care of, then another. This is a perfect book if you have a little boy, or even a girl. Tonka builds great toys, they make great books too.

A busy day with the rescue helicopter.
Wonderful, fast-paced, but still very detailed, description of how a rescue helicopter works. ... Read more

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Full color photo history of the early USAF covers the great variety of fighters, bombers, transport, helicopters and many other aircraft in use during this period. ... Read more

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USAF Plus Fifteen
This book is an invaluable color photo history of the USAF during its first fifteen years as a separate branch of the service (1947-62). The photos are in many cases personal snapshots collected by the author from various people as well as photos by famous photographers such as William T. Larkins.As a former USAF pilot and avid model builder, I find this book to be a treasure-trove of information on colors and markings, types flown and by what units, and just a wonderful trip back to a glorious period in Air Force history. A must-have for the true aviation historian.

Any Former USAF Pilot Would Devour This Book
This book covers all the aircraft I ever flew as a USAF experimental test pilot. From fighters to bombers to cargo aircraft, any former pilot should be able to find the one aircraft he specialized in. Extensive photos incolor show all the aircraft in their most resplendent designs. The authorhas done an outstanding job of capturing all milkitary aircraft in thefifteen year period described. Fred J. Ascani, Maj.Gen., USAF, (Ret) ... Read more

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Provides an in-depth look at the AH-64 Apache helicopter, with detailed cross-section diagrams, photographs, and additional facts and information. ... Read more

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With this book, the many wonderful musicals that played the small theaters and cabarets of Off Broadway are finally given the spotlight they deserve. Little Musicals for Little Theatres is a comprehensive reference guide to over 150 small musicals that any theater or school can produce with limited resources. Each entry includes writing credits, synopsis, cast size, musical numbers, production notes, and licensing information. The book also includes the few Broadway musicals that have small casts and can be performed in almost any circumstances. Photos give the reader a look at production requirements, and statistics on the number of performances indicate how successful a show's original production was. ... Read more

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Perfect companion
This is the perfect book for anyone who operates a smaller theater. Since I have purchased this book I have produced a few shows based soley on the suggestions of the author.

This book is easy to use. Clear. And the suggestions are intelligent and accurate.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who a) operates a theater/is on a theater board. b)theater geeks. There are shows here you've probably never thought of. c) independents who are looking to produce a musical of their own.

This guide gives you:
1. Cast list
2. Song list
3. Pros/cons of doing the show
4. set suggestions (i.e. unit set/2 int)
5. who you can request the rights through
6. alternate versions of some shows

I highly recommend this book.

Great little read
This is a great read for people involved in amateur or community theatre especially those faced with the endless problem of what to stage next.

The writer offers some useful advice and lists some of the pitfalls some people or companies will fall into when tackling some musicals.

Get it now!

Good book but lacks important information
Denny Martin Flinn presents a very good book about little known musical theatre works and provides the reader with a clear a concise overview of many shows.However, what is lacking - and most important - is what the shows call for in the way of musicians. Book provides nice info as far as synopsis, original cast, musical numbers, licensing, and some difficulties/advantages, but what about the size of the orchestra? Why is it that in a "Musical" the instrumentalists are always the first to be cut (or reduced) but last to be considered? It's first and foremost a musical, not play and this information should be considered along with sets, costumes, and props. Perhaps in a future edition Mr. Flinn can add this most important of information.

Great resource for small theatres!
It's been years since I've directed so I wanted to start with something small.Being a musical theatre aficionado I would love to direct a musical again.This book is a fantastic resource for smaller theatres without access to crazy special effects.

Over a hundred small musicals which any theatre can produce
Over a hundred small musicals which any theatre can produce is packed into a guide which uses the background of its experienced Broadway producer author to select among the few musicals that have small casts and can be performed on a budget. Most musicals rely on glitz and expensive production eye-catchers for effects and drama, so it's especially refreshing to see a focus returned to the stage itself. Chapters serve as a reference to these selected productions focusing on synopsis, outlining musical numbers, acts, and pros and cons of production.

Diane C. Donovan, Editor
California Bookwatch
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