Code of Federal Regulations - Title 14

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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–14 Edition)

Pt. 61, SFAR No. 73

abnormal and emergency procedures flight
training:

(A) Enhanced training in autorotation pro-

cedures,

(B) Engine rotor RPM control without the

use of the governor,

ery, and

(D) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper

recovery procedures.

(2) No person may act as pilot in command

of a Robinson R–44 unless that person—

(i) Has had at least 200 flight hours in heli-

copters, at least 50 flight hours of which
were in the Robinson R–44. The pilot in com-
mand may credit up to 25 flight hours in the
Robinson R–22 toward the 50 hour require-
ment in the Robinson R–44; or

(ii) Has had at least 10 hours dual instruc-

tion in a Robinson helicopter, at least 5
hours of which must have been accomplished
in the Robinson R–44 helicopter and has re-
ceived an endorsement from a certified flight
instructor authorized under paragraph (b)(5)
of this section that the individual has been
given the training required by this para-
graph and is proficient to act as pilot in
command of an R–44. Beginning 12 calendar
months after the date of the endorsement,
the individual may not act as pilot in com-
mand unless the individual has completed a
flight review in a Robinson R–44 within the
preceding 12 calendar months and obtained
an endorsement for that flight review. The
dual instruction must include at least the
following abnormal and emergency proce-
dures flight training—

(A) Enhanced training in autorotation pro-

cedures;

(B) Engine rotor RPM control without the

use of the governor;

ery; and

(D) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper

recovery procedures.

(3) A person who does not hold a rotorcraft

category and helicopter class rating must
have had at least 20 hours of dual instruction
in a Robinson R–22 helicopter prior to oper-
ating it in solo flight. In addition, the person
must obtain an endorsement from a certified
flight instructor authorized under paragraph
(b)(5) of this section that instruction has
been given in those maneuvers and proce-
dures, and the instructor has found the ap-
plicant proficient to solo a Robinson R–22.
This endorsement is valid for a period of 90
days. The dual instruction must include at
least the following abnormal and emergency
procedures flight training:

(i) Enhanced training in autorotation pro-

cedures,

(ii) Engine rotor RPM control without the

use of the governor,

(iii) Low rotor RPM recognition and recov-

ery, and

(iv) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper

recovery procedures.

(4) A person who does not hold a rotorcraft

category and helicopter class rating must
have had at least 20 hours of dual instruction
in a Robinson R–44 helicopter prior to oper-
ating it in solo flight. In addition, the person
must obtain an endorsement from a certified
flight instructor authorized under paragraph
(b)(5) of this section that instruction has
been given in those maneuvers and proce-
dures, and the instructor has found the ap-
plicant proficient to solo a Robinson R–44.
This endorsement is valid for a period of 90
days. The dual instruction must include at
least the following abnormal and emergency
procedures flight training:

(i) Enhanced training in autorotation pro-

cedures,

(ii) Engine rotor RPM control without the

use of the governor,

(iii) Low rotor RPM recognition and recov-

ery, and

(iv) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper

recovery procedures.

(5) No certificated flight instructor may

provide instruction or conduct a flight re-
view in a Robinson R–22 or R–44 unless that
instructor—

(i) Completes the awareness training in

paragraph 2(a) of this SFAR.

(ii) For the Robinson R–22, has had at least

200 flight hours in helicopters, at least 50
flight hours of which were in the Robinson
R–22, or for the Robinson R–44, has had at
least 200 flight hours in helicopters, 50 flight
hours of which were in Robinson helicopters.
Up to 25 flight hours of Robinson R–22 flight
time may be credited toward the 50 hour re-
quirement.

(iii) Has completed flight training in a

Robinson R–22, R–44, or both, on the fol-
lowing abnormal and emergency proce-
dures—

(A) Enhanced training in autorotation pro-

cedures;

(B) Engine rotor RPM control without the

use of the governor;

ery; and

(D) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper

recovery procedures.

(iv) Has been authorized by endorsement

from an FAA aviation safety inspector or au-
thorized designated examiner that the in-
structor has completed the appropriate
training, meets the experience requirements
and has satisfactorily demonstrated an abil-
ity to provide instruction on the general sub-
ject areas of paragraph 2(a)(3) of this SFAR,
and the flight training identified in para-
graph 2(b)(5)(iii) of this SFAR.

§ 61.56 by an individual after becoming eligi-
ble to function as pilot in command in a
Robinson R–22 helicopter shall be valid for

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