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This book was written by Ron Newman and proof read by Ray Prouty in 1999. Ray is world renowned as a helicopter design engineer, but he is more widely known for his articles in ROTOR & WING and his many books aimed at design engineers, but his most popular books for engineers and pilots are PRACTICAL HELICOPTER AERODYMICS, MORE HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, and EVEN MORE HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS.
RAY PROUTY
This book was written by Ron Newman and proof read by Ray Prouty in 1999. Ray is world renowned as a helicopter design engineer, but he is more widely known for his articles in ROTOR & WING and his many books aimed at design engineers, but his most popular books for engineers and pilots are PRACTICAL HELICOPTER AERODYMICS, MORE HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, and EVEN MORE HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS.
These are still available in most good aviation bookshops, and are well worth a read.
Ray very kindly gave me some tips on how to improve it, but said it was one of the 5 best books of its kind in the world. Obviously I took Ray's advice regarding the improvements, and I attach an excerpt from his letter to me, which I treasure dearly.
As a courtesy to Ray, I have blacked out his address and phone number.
TIM TUCKER
When you read the following information I gathered from the internet on Mr Timothy Tucker, you will see why I value his letter so much.
As a courtesy to Tim, I have blacked out his address and phone number.
Cpt. Timothy Tucker is a 35 year aviation veteran, with over 20,000 flight hours and over 6,500 hours in the Robinson R22 helicopter alone. He has type ratings in the R22, R44, BH206, and the BH205.
As a former pilot in the U.S. Army, Timothy served as an Instructor Pilot, Standardization Instructor Pilot, and Instrument Flight Examiner. While serving his country, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, and 28 Air Medals.
Since 1982, Tim has been the Chief Instructor for Robinson Helicopters and during that time he designed and developed the Robinson Safety Course. He has authored numerous articles for magazines and newsletters, and composed the Robinson R22 Flight Training Guide, which has become the foundation for R22 flight training around the world.
In 1992, he began conducting Robinson Safety courses outside the U.S.
This course has had a tremendous impact on reducing helicopter accidents by targeting helicopter owners and operators, and focusing on the main causes of fatal helicopter accidents. Over 1,500 pilots a year now attend the course, which is held monthly at the Robinson factory.
In 2000, he received the Helicopter Association International’ (HAI) Flight Instructor of the Year Award .
In 2005, he received HAI'’s Joseph L. Mashman Safety Award, which acknowledges outstanding individuals with contributions in the promotion of safety and safety awareness throughout the civil helicopter industry.
Today, Tim still serves as the Chief Instructor for Robinson Helicopters, and travels throughout the world presenting the Robinson Safety Course in 21 different countries. Obviously, Tim is a Certified Flight Instructor, and he is also a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and an Airline Transport Pilot.
Tim's helicopter career, spanning 34 years and over 20,000 hours, along with his dedication to safety, has allowed him to make a large and important contribution to the helicopter industry, and his educational contributions have greatly impacted on helicopter safety around the world, raising the standards and saving lives in the process.
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