Ten years in the writing, this informative and easy to read aviation theory book on the workings of the helicopter
turbine engine is a must for any pilot planning to convert to a turbine helicopter. With the learning pilot in
mind. it provides graphic details of how the turbine engine works in a helicopter, how to operate a turbine
engine, and how to cope with some of the problems you may encounter when operating this type of
helicopter.
“Basic Gas Turbines for Helicopter Pilots” is written by Captain Mike Becker, one of Australia's most
experienced helicopter instructors. With over 16,000 flight hours, and recipient of the «Captain John Ashton
Award for Flight Standards and Aviation Safety” by the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators of London,
Mike's experience provides invaluable insights and real hands-on knowledge.
Mike Becker has been operating a helicopter flight school since 1995. As Chief Pilot and Head of Training
Operations, Mike has managed and operated a fleet of over 20 helicopters while employing a team of more
than 30 instructors to deliver over 10,000 turbine training hours per year.
This theory book converts all this experience into a practical, hands-on guide. This book has been tried and
tested in the classroom by hundreds of civil and military students from all over the world who have benefited
from the concise, informative and practical writing style.
“Basic Gas Turbines for Helicopter Pilots” is written in plain English with easy-to-understand explanations
supported by many photographs, illustrations and diagrams. It is a comprehensive text that is a must for the
helicopter pilot exploring the world of turbine engines.
