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How is the term "flight time" defined?

  • A

    The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.

  • B

    The total time from the moment rotor blades start turning until the moment the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end of the flight, and the rotor blades are stopped.

  • C

    The period from engine start for taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.

  • D

    The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights.

EASA Part - FCL - Definitions
"Flight time":

  • for airplanes, touring motor gliders, and powered-lift, it means the total time from the moment an aircraft first moves to take off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight;

  • for helicopters, it means the total time from the moment a helicopter’s rotor blades start turning until the moment the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end of the flight, and the rotor blades are stopped.

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