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AIR TAXI

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface but normally not above 100 feet AGL. The aircraft may proceed either via hover taxi or flight at speeds more than 20 knots. The pilot is solely responsible for selecting a safe airspeed/altitude for the operation being conducted.

See HOVER TAXI.

Refer to AIM.

In the 7110.65

Used in 3 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-3-5Aircraft Identity
  2. 2-4-20Aircraft Identification
  3. 2-4-21Description of Aircraft Types