Autorotation

Definitions

• A rotorcraft flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven entirely by action of the air when the rotorcraft is in motion.
• means a rotorcraft or powered-lift flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven entirely by action of the air when the rotorcraft or powered-lift is in motion

References

• 14 C.F.R. Part 1, Federal Aviation Administration, 2026
• Pilot Controller Glossary, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023