WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule called: Special Conditions: Skyryse, Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 Helicopter; Flight Control System Annunciation of Control.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 12 by Jorge R. Castillo, Manager, Technical Policy Branch, Policy and Standards Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

Summary: These special conditions are issued for the Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R66 helicopter. This helicopter, as modified by Skyryse, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for normal category helicopters. This design feature replaces the mechanical fligh...