The following publications, which were available at the time this publication went to press, are recommended for additional study by applicants for a helicopter class rating.
1. Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 61, Part 91
2. Airman's Information Manual (AIM)
3. National Transportation Safety Board, Part 830. May be ordered, without charge, from: National Transportation Safety Board, Publications Branch, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, D.C. 20591
4. Aviation Weather, AC 00-6
5. Aviation Weather Services, AC 00-45
6. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, AC 61-23
7. VFR Exam-O-Grams
You may visit any General Aviation District Office for further suggestions pertaining to additional study material, or you may refer to Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular Checklist, AC 00-2 (latest revision), for a listing of FAA publications. This circular is free and can be obtained by writing to:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Publications Section, M-443.1
Washington, D.C. 20590
FAA-approved helicopter flight manuals can be obtained from individual aircraft manufacturing companies or from local dealers and distributors. VFR Exam-O-Grams can be obtained, without charge, from:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Standards National Field Office
Examinations Standards Branch, AFS-590
PO Box 25082 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125