Tactical Helicopter Missions

Tactical Helicopter Missions

Author: Kevin P. Means

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 039807738X

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Donated by Criminal Justice Review In honor of Dr. Richard J. Terrill, Professor of Criminal Justice, Georgia State University.


Methodology for a Tactical Utility Helicopter Information Transfer Study

Methodology for a Tactical Utility Helicopter Information Transfer Study

Author: John A. Barnes

Publisher:

Published: 1970

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13:

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The study was an effort to determine what information, available from basic flight instruments, was used by the pilot to perform the various missions that encompass the tactical utility helicopter mission. A UH-1 aircraft, the current U.S. Army tactical utility helicopter, was used as the test vehicle and all measures relate to this vehicle. (Author).


TACTICAL UTILITY HELICOPTER INFORMATION TRANSFER STUDY.

TACTICAL UTILITY HELICOPTER INFORMATION TRANSFER STUDY.

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1970

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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The task requirements of the Tactical Utility Helicopter Mission were enumerated and experienced pilots have indicated the instrumentation they feel is necessary to perform these tasks. Film of eye movement was taken for two of the pilots while they were flying missions that encorporated these tasks. The film and the pilot replies were analyzed to provide the information transfer requirements for the Tactical Utility Helicopter flight instrumentation.


61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters

61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters

Author: Fletcher McKenzie

Publisher: Squabbling Sparrows Press

Published: 2020-10-20

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 0995142122

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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***


Without Parachutes

Without Parachutes

Author: Jerry W. Childers

Publisher:

Published: 2005-12

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781420882599

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This book straps the reader into the cockpit with an attack helicopter pioneer as he recalls three years of Vietnam combat and a quarter century of flying Army aircraft. He arrived in Vietnam in 1964 and volunteered to join the world's first attack helicopter company. The Utility Tactical Transport Helicopter Company (UTT) had deployed to Vietnam in 1962. It came equipped with the U.S. Army's brand new UH-1 Huey, a helicopter originally designed as an aerial ambulance. The crews, not happy with a passive combat role, began experimenting with ways to strap guns on their aircraft and attack the enemy. Through a deadly process of trial and error the pilots pushed their machines to the edge. Mistakes were made, crews were lost and lessons were learned. These lessons evolved into combat tactics and became fondly known as the 12 Cardinal Rules of Attack Helicopter Combat. Upon joining the unit the author learned about the rules. He studied them and on his first day in combat, developed his own 13th rule. Over his ensuing three years in Vietnam, the rules, especially the 13th, helped him survive over one thousand combat missions. This book provides the reader with a cockpit level view of dozens of those missions and describes several additional near disaster situations encountered by the author during over 25 years flying Army Aircraft. The author is successful in striking a balance between the grim realities of combat and the often humorous aspects of life among a group of high spirited aviators who fly into the jaws of death daily without a parachute on their back. He suggests that the 13 rules, although developed during a different war and at a different time, are applicable to armed helicopter combat operations in the 21st Century.