SFAR 73

Question 1

Flight review SFAR 61.56

Answer 1

1. 1hr ground, 1hr flight
2. Must be conducted in R22 or R44
3. Below 200hrs helicopter/50 R22
   - every 12 calendar months
4. Above 200 hours helicopter/50 R22
   - every 24 calendar months
5. Flight requirements:
   - enhanced autorotation procedures
   - RPM control w/o the use of the governor
   - low rotor RPM recognition and recovery
   - effects of low-G and proper recovery procedures
6. Requires awareness training before touching controls

Question 2

With pilot certificate for helo (to act as PIC of R44)

Answer 2

Either:

1. 200 hours in helicopters, at least 50 in R44 (25hrs of 50 R22 hours can be credited)
2. 10 hours dual instructions in Robinson helicopters, at least 5 of which are in the R44