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FAA proposes special conditions for Skyryse’s fly-by-wire R66 helicopter

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The FAA is proposing special conditions for Skyryse’s fly-by-wire conversion of the Robinson R66, focusing on how pilots maintain awareness of control limits after conventional mechanical feedback is removed. The proposal addresses a key safety and certification challenge for helicopters using electronically mediated flight controls.

Discovered 2026-08-28T09:36:23.679518-07:00 | 2026-08-28T09:36:23.679518-07:00

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  • The proposal identifies pilot awareness of control limits as a central certification issue when conventional mechanical feedback is replaced by Skyryse’s fly-by-wire system.
  • The FAA’s special conditions will help define the safety and compliance framework for this R66 configuration and could inform evaluation of similar electronically mediated helicopter controls.

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2026-08-28T09:36:23.679518-07:00
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