While reviewing the limitations section of the RFM of our beloved helicopter we find the limitation:
"Aerobatic maneuvers prohibited."
We all nodded sagely and agreed this is a good thing.
Then someone asked: "What combination of attitude, roll rate ect. would constitute aerobatics?"
We looked everywhere but could not find an exact definition except:
"According to the FAA (FAR §91.303), aerobatic flight is defined as “an intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in an aircraft’s attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration, not necessary for normal flight.”
Pretty vague I think.
Anyone have a better definition?
NO I am not advocating the performance of any aerobatic flight - just trying to define the threshold of what we would call aerobatics in a helicopter regardless of type or capability.
I think aerobatics are like pornography - it might be hard to define but you'll know it when you see it!
