Air taxi
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000038
Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface but normally not above 100 feet AGL. The aircraft may proceed either via hover taxi or flight at speeds more than 20 knots. The pilot is solely responsible for selecting a safe airspeed/altitude for the operation being conducted.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000038 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | AIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | Hover taxi |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000038",
"term": "Air taxi",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface but normally not above 100 feet AGL. The aircraft may proceed either via hover taxi or flight at speeds more than 20 knots. The pilot is solely responsible for selecting a safe airspeed/altitude for the operation being conducted.",
"see_also": [
"Hover taxi"
],
"references": [
"AIM",
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/air-taxi/"
}
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