Basic Gas Turbines

<p>Ten years in the writing this informative and easy to read aviation theory book on the workings of the helicopter</p><p>turbine engine is a must for any pilot planning to convert to a turbine helicopter. With the learning pilot in</p><p>mind. it provides graphic details of how the turbine engine works in a helicopter how to operate a turbine</p><p>engine and how to cope with some of the problems you may encounter when operating this type of</p><p>helicopter.</p><p>Basic Gas Turbines for Helicopter Pilots is written by Captain Mike Becker one of Australia's most</p><p>experienced helicopter instructors. With over 16000 flight hours and recipient of the Captain John Ashton</p><p>Award for Flight Standards and Aviation Safety by the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators of London</p><p>Mike's experience provides invaluable insights and real hands-on knowledge.</p><p>Mike Becker has been operating a helicopter flight school since 1995. As Chief Pilot and Head of Training</p><p>Operations Mike has managed and operated a fleet of over 20 helicopters while employing a team of more</p><p>than 30 instructors to deliver over 10000 turbine training hours per year.</p><p>This theory book converts all this experience into a practical hands-on guide. This book has been tried and</p><p>tested in the classroom by hundreds of civil and military students from all over the world who have benefited</p><p>from the concise informative and practical writing style.</p><p>Basic Gas Turbines for Helicopter Pilots is written in plain English with easy-to-understand explanations</p><p>supported by many photographs illustrations and diagrams. It is a comprehensive text that is a must for the</p><p>helicopter pilot exploring the world of turbine engines.</p>