---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 29.63"
title: "14"
number: "29.63"
heading: "Takeoff: Category B."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/29.63"
---

# §29.63. Takeoff: Category B.


The horizontal distance required to take off and climb over a 50-foot obstacle must be established with the most unfavorable center of gravity. The takeoff may be begun in any manner if—

- (a) The takeoff surface is defined;
- (b) Adequate safeguards are maintained to ensure proper center of gravity and control positions; and
- (c) **A landing can be made safely at any point along the flight path if an engine fails.**

## Notes

### Amendments

[Doc. No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 29-12, 41 FR 55471, Dec. 20, 1976]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.

### Source

Source: Docket No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[Doc. No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 29-12, 41 FR 55471, Dec. 20, 1976]