References

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/appendix-Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 73

Robinson SFAR Training

• SFAR 73 POH Safety Notices

Ground Training

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No person may manipulate the controls of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter for the purpose of flight unless this ground training has been completed and the person’s logbook has been endorsed.

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• Energy Management

• Critical Blade Stall (Rotor Stall)

• Rotor RPM decay

• Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery

• Mast bumping

• Low Gravity (G) Conditions, Effects, Recognition, & Recovery

Flight Training

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This training must be given if a person does not have:

• A rotorcraft certificate
• 200 hours in helicopters
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1. Training in autorotation procedures and energy management, including utilizing a combination of flight control inputs and maneuvering to prevent overshooting or undershooting the selected landing area from an entry altitude that permits safe recovery;
2. Autorotations at an entry altitude that permits safe maneuvering and recovery utilizing maximum glide configuration;
3. Engine rotor RPM control without the use of the governor; and
4. Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery.

PIC Requirements