what is a rotorcraft
In the Popular Rotorcraft Association, ârotorcraftâ includes anything that uses rotor blades to produce the lift needed to fly, such as helicopters and gyroplanes. A ârotorcraftâ is a specific US FAA âcategoryâ of aircraft. âHelicoptersâ and âGyroplanesâ are specific U.S. FAA âclassesâ of rotorcraft.