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).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.1053 — § 91.1053 Crewmember experience.
- 14 CFR § 91.1001 — § 91.1001 Applicability.
- 14 CFR § 91.146 — § 91.146 Passenger-carrying flights for the benefit of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event.
- 14 CFR § 91.147 — § 91.147 Passenger-carrying flights for compensation or hire.
- 14 CFR § 91.1 — § 91.1 Applicability.
- 14 CFR § 61.57 — § 61.57 — Recent Flight Experience: Pilot in Command
6 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.