How does a helicopter work?

This book looks at the aerodynamics of helicopters and some of the latest models, and is fully loaded with fun features such as sidebars, fact boxes, and cool cutaways.

Main Author: Eason, Sarah.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Series: How does it work?
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • How does a helicopter work?
  • History of helicopters
  • Flying forces
  • In a spin
  • Twisting and turning
  • Helicopter power
  • Taking control
  • Landing gear
  • Emergency landings
  • Building helicopters
  • Types of helicopters
  • Helicopters at work
  • Helicopters in the future.