14 CFR 29.71

§ 29.71 Helicopter angle of glide: Category B.

United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective

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Citation: 14 CFR 29.71, § 29.71 Helicopter angle of glide: Category B, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/54699
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For each category B helicopter, except multiengine helicopters meeting the requirements of § 29.67(b) and the powerplant installation requirements of category A, the steady angle of glide must be determined in autorotation— (a) At the forward speed for minimum rate of descent as selected by the applicant; (b) At the forward speed for best glide angle; (c) At maximum weight; and (d) At the rotor speed or speeds selected by the applicant.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.