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14 CFR §29.71

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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—
  1. (a)At the forward speed for minimum rate of descent as selected by the applicant;
  2. (b)At the forward speed for best glide angle;
  3. (c)At maximum weight; and
  4. (d)At the rotor speed or speeds selected by the applicant.