FAA Regulations for Helicopter Operations
FAA helicopter operations are governed by stacked layers of 14 CFR. Part 91 sets the general flight rules every civil aircraft follows. Part 135 adds operator-level requirements for commercial operations (HEMS, air tours, charter, offshore). Part 27 and 29 are the certification standards for the helicopters themselves. Part 61 sets pilot certification minimums; Part 67 sets the medical standards. This section breaks down what each part says and how it applies in real helicopter operations.
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