Autorotation Regulation

Autorotation means a rotorcraft or powered-lift flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven entirely by action of the air when the rotorcraft or powered-lift is in motion.

14 CFR 1.1 · the regulation governs
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The condition of flight during which the main rotor is driven only by aerodynamic forces with no power from the engine.

Guidance: Helicopter Flying Handbook, p. G-1

Taught in AF-N Quick reference.