Mike Becker's Helicopter Handbook Volume 2: Advanced Handling for Helicopter Pilots and Instructors (Mike Becker's for Helicopter Pilots)

First published in 1986, Mike Becker's Helicopter Handbook has been a trusted training resource for student pilots, flight instructors and qualified helicopter pilots for four decades. In 2023, the handbook was comprehensively revised and expanded into two volumes: Volume 1 - Basic Training and Volume 2 - Advanced Training.

The 2026 Edition of Volume 2 - Advanced Training continues that tradition, focusing on advanced helicopter manoeuvres, flight techniques, operational knowledge and the development of professional pilot skills. Hundreds of full-colour photographs, illustrations and diagrams support clear explanations of complex helicopter concepts.

Drawing on more than 40 years of flying and instructional experience, Captain Mike Becker has distilled his practical knowledge into a structured and accessible training resource. With more than 16,000 flight hours across numerous helicopter types. Mike has extensive experience across training, commercial and specialised helicopter operations.

His contribution to flight standards and aviation safety has also been recognised through the Captain John Ashton Award for Flight Standards and Aviation Safety.

The For Helicopter Pilots series distils that experience into clear explanations, intuitive graphics, photographs, diagrams and practical learning tools. The philosophy behind the series is simple: the better you understand your helicopter, the environment you are operating in and the reasons behind the procedures, the better and more professional pilot you become.

Titles in the For Helicopter Pilots Series

• • Aerodynamics for Helicopter Pilots
  • Aircraft General Knowledge for Helicopter Pilots
  • Aviation Communication and Flight Radio for Helicopter Pilots
  • Basic Gas Turbines for Helicopter Pilots
  • Bell 206BII Type Technical for Helicopter Pilots
  • Mike Becker's Helicopter Handbook Volume I
  • Mike Becker's Helicopter Handbook Volume II: Advanced Handling
  • Multi-Crew Cooperation for Helicopter Pilots
  • Navigation for Helicopter Pilots
  • Night Vision Goggles for Helicopter Pilots
  • Principles and Methods of Instruction for Helicopter Pilots

Whether used during initial training, instructor development, professional operations or recurrent study, the For Helicopter Pilots series is designed to turn complex theory into clear understanding and confident, capable flying.

Written for student pilots, instructors, licensed pilots and aviation professionals, Volume 2 connects advanced theory with practical flying. Complex manoeuvres are broken down into logical principles, helping pilots understand not only how to perform a manoeuvre, but why the helicopter behaves the way it does.

Mike Becker's Helicopter Handbook - Volume 2: Advanced Training is a practical reference for developing advanced skills, improving pilot judgement and building the confidence required for safe, professional helicopter operations.

Understand the principles. Master the manoeuvres. Develop the judgement. Fly professionally.

Mike Beckers Helicopter Series of Books - The Theory That Builds World-Class Helicopter PilotsDeveloped by Captain Mike Becker, a highly respected helicopter instructor with decades of real-world experience, this proven helicopter theory series delivers clear, practical knowledge across four essential areas: Foundational, Advanced, Type Technical, and Practical & Procedural training.Tried, tested, and trusted by hundreds of civil and military students worldwide, Mike Becker's theory books are renowned for their concise, easy-to-understand writing style and real-world relevance. The results speak for themselves-exceptional helicopter theory exam pass rates across FAA, EASA, CASA, and Asia-Pacific aviation authorities.With over 16,500+ flight hours, Captain Becker is one of Australia's most experienced helicopter instructors and a proud recipient of the Captain John Ashton Award for Flight Standards and Aviation Safety, presented by the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators of London. Flying since 1984, his career spans an extraordinary range of aircraft-from the R22 to the Bell 212 and Sikorsky S62, and nearly everything in between. As Chief Pilot and Head of Training Operations, he has led fleets of more than 20 Turbine helicopters and overseen 18,000+ training hours annually including over 2000 hours Night Vision Goggles .Mike Beckers series of books distils decades of operational and instructional experience into clear explanations, intuitive graphics, and practical learning tools. Complex helicopter flight concepts are broken down into simple, logical principles, covering everything from preparation through to essential air exercises. Written by a pilot who believes knowing your helicopter and the ships you fly makes you a better, more professional pilot. Whether you're a student pilot, flight instructor, licensed pilot refreshing your skills, or a passionate helicopter enthusiast, Mike Becker's Helicopter Series are a must-have reference-a trusted, classroom-proven resource that turns theory into confident, capable flying.