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Autorotation

A rotorcraft flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven entirely by action of the air when the rotorcraft is in motion.

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Autorotation

Definitions

  • A rotorcraft flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven entirely by action of the air when the rotorcraft is in motion.
  • means a rotorcraft or powered-lift flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven entirely by action of the air when the rotorcraft or powered-lift is in motion
  • The condition of flight during which the main rotor is driven only by aerodynamic forces with no power from the engine.

References

  • 14 C.F.R. Part 1, Federal Aviation Administration, 2026
  • Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019
  • Pilot Controller Glossary, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023
  • Rotorcraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2000