Helicopter Simulation
Simulators have an important role to play in helicopter flight training. See how to set up an almost professional quality PC based helicopter simulator.
You will also find product overviews about flight simulation software and helicopter flight controls.
A lot of attention is paid to choosing the right flight simulation equipment: PCs, displays, projectors, headphones,
graphics cards and flight instruments.
Finally, it all comes together
in the DIY helicopter simulator
page.
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Helicopter Engineering
Helicopters are complicated machines and require a lot of engineering in a number of different
fields before they come to life. Learn here about rotorheads, rotor blades,
rotor aerodynamics and general
helicopter engineering concepts. There is also a primer which explains the basic physics and this will help you to understand this section. A
glossary explains the most commonly used technical terms.
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Helicopter Pilot Licence
To be able to fly helicopters, you must have a helicopter pilot’s licence.
This section will tell you what you need to do to obtain one, and includes details of the different subjects you will be required to study,
and the role of simulation in flight training programs.
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Helicopter manufacturers
Which manufacturers are making, and have made, a difference, both now and in the past? How do the companies relate to each other? Have a look at the overview of
manufacturers.
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Helicopter models
Looking for a helicopter? Comparing and contrasting different models? Use the Helistart database and
browse through all the information you need.
Start here.
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Helicopter History
This section about the history of helicopters is regularly updated with both pictures and text.
Look at how the helicopter has developed over time...
more
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DIY projects and Experimental helicopters
This section tells you all about DIY projects and experimental helicopters. Find out more about
experimental helicopters and the
regulations that apply to them.
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Information Library
If you are new to the world of helicopter aviation, our information library (accessible through the main menu) will be a great help.
Subjects like
abbreviations,
radio alphabet,
regulations,
radio telephony and more are covered.
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