14 CFR 29.63
§ 29.63 Takeoff: Category B.
United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective
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- 14 CFR 29.63, § 29.63 Takeoff: Category B, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/54695
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The horizontal distance required to take off and climb over a 50-foot obstacle must be established with the most unfavorable center of gravity. The takeoff may be begun in any manner if—
(a) The takeoff surface is defined;
(b) Adequate safeguards are maintained to ensure proper center of gravity and control positions; and
(c) A landing can be made safely at any point along the flight path if an engine fails.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.