The Helicopter Pilot’s Handbook
Phil Croucher

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This book contains English translations of official documentation, which changes, so there could be technical inaccuracies. As a result, alterations will be made to this book without reference to anyone, and it's not guaranteed to suit your purposes. In addition, no liability can be accepted by the author or publisher, their distributors or dealers for situations arising from its use.

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All proprietary trade names, trademarks and names protected by copyright are fully acknowledged.
This book copyright . 2003 Phil Croucher. ISBN 0-9681928-3-1
Graphics, photos copyright . Phil Croucher, with help from Corel Corporation
Front photo . Mike Reyno, courtesy Cougar Helicopters (it's the one in Titanic).
Notice is hereby given that the name PHILIP ANDREW CROUCHER, in capital letters, or any variation thereof, is claimed by Phil Croucher, which name may not be used without permission.
All rights reserved. Up to three pages of this publication may be used at any time for non-profit purposes, such as training (where everyone in the class has a copy), or in Operations Manuals. Otherwise, no part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission from the author.

Dedication and thanks
This book owes a lot to many people who have taught me a few things along the way, including Tony Boulter, Peter Boitel-Gill, John Wood, John Marsden, the late John “Chalky” White, John Woodhouse, Neil Laird, Ron Howard, Dave Moss, Dave Ankin, Ray Portlock, Paul Smith, Shawn Coyle, Eric Stoof, Don Plattel, Jim Filippone, Jeff Mitchell, Dan Beck, Northern Mountain Helicopters, Guardian Helicopters, Cougar Helicopters and several others, especially Jim Gray, Peter Rover and other Transport Canada or CAA members, many of whom have asked to remain anonymous. Special thanks to Paul Gibson for his LongRanger info.

About the Author
Phil Croucher holds JAR, UK, US and Canadian licences for aeroplanes and helicopters and has over 7200 hours on 35 types of aircraft. He has at various times been a Chief Pilot, Operations Manager and Training Captain, and is responsible for the safety column in Vertical Magazine (www.verticalmag.com). He can be contacted at www.electrocution.com

Table Of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1
The Job Getting Started Further Reading

QUALIFICATIONS
1 2 4
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JAR Integrated Courses Modular Courses ATPL