§29.773 Pilot compartment view

(a) Non precipitation conditions. For non precipitation conditions, the following apply: (1) Each pilot com partment m ust be arranged to give the pilots a sufficiently extensive, clear, and undistorted view for safe operation. (2) Each pilot compartment m ust be free of glare and reflection that could interfere with the pilot’s view. If certification for night operation is requested, this m ust be shown by night flight tests. (b) Precipitation conditions. For precipitation conditions, the following apply: (1) Each pilot m ust have a sufficiently extensive view for safe operation: (i) In heavy rain at forward speeds up to VH; and (ii) In the m ost severe icing condition for which certification is requested. (2) The first pilot m ust have a window that: (i) Is openable under the conditions prescribed in sub-paragraph (b)(1); and (ii) Provides the view prescribed in that paragraph.