Hover taxi

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000491",
  "term": "Hover taxi",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface and in ground effect at airspeeds less than approximately 20 knots. The actual height may vary, and some helicopters may require hover taxi above 25 feet AGL to reduce ground effect turbulence or provide clearance for cargo slingloads.",
  "see_also": [
    "Air taxi",
    "Hover check"
  ],
  "references": [
    "AIM",
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/hover-taxi/"
}