FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

Powered-lift

Definition

Powered-lift means a heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low speed flight that depends principally on engine-driven lift devices or engine thrust for lift during these flight regimes and on nonrotating airfoil(s) for lift during horizontal flight.

Source: 14 CFR § 1.1 (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).

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