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<\/a>By Greg Whyte<\/strong> – A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more.<\/p>\nFilled with case studies<\/strong> and first-hand accounts of accidents<\/strong>, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type.<\/span><\/p>\n Greg Whyte<\/strong>, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or crews in helicopters.<\/p>\n