Hover check
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000490
Used to describe when a helicopter/VTOL aircraft requires a stabilized hover to conduct a performance/power check prior to hover taxi, air taxi, or takeoff. Altitude of the hover will vary based on the purpose of the check.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000490 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000490",
"term": "Hover check",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "Used to describe when a helicopter/VTOL aircraft requires a stabilized hover to conduct a performance/power check prior to hover taxi, air taxi, or takeoff. Altitude of the hover will vary based on the purpose of the check.",
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/hover-check/"
}
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