Sec. 29.71 - Helicopter angle of glide: Category B.
For each category B helicopter, except multiengine helicopters meeting the requirements of §29.67(b) and the powerplant installation requirements of category A, the steady angle of glide must be determined in autorotation -- (a) At the forward speed for minimum rate of descent as selected by the applicant; (b) At the forward speed for best glide angle; (c) At maximum weight; and (d) At the rotor speed or speeds selected by the applicant. [Amdt. 29-12, 41 FR 55471, Dec. 20, 1976]
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