Definition
Helicopter
A rotorcraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends principally on its engine‐driven rotors.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.411 — § 91.411 Altimeter system and altitude reporting equipment tests and inspections.
- 14 CFR § 91.155 — § 91.155 Basic VFR weather minimums.
- 14 CFR § 91.157 — § 91.157 Special VFR weather minimums.
- 14 CFR § 91.167 — § 91.167 Fuel requirements for flight in IFR conditions.
- 14 CFR § 91.169 — § 91.169 IFR flight plan: Information required.
- 14 CFR § 91.175 — § 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.119 — § 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.
- 14 CFR § 91.129 — § 91.129 Operations in Class D airspace.
- 14 CFR § 91.9 — § 91.9 Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements.
- 14 CFR § 61.57 — § 61.57 — Recent Flight Experience: Pilot in Command
10 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.