Steady-state flight

Definitions

• The type of flight experienced when a helicopter is in straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight, and all forces are in balance.
• Acon-dition when a rotorcraft is in straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight, and all forces are in balance.

References

• Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019
• Rotorcraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2000