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- E May 2, 2014

Exemption No. 4144P

Regulatory Docket No. FAA

- 2002

- 12590

Mr. Martin Palmaz

Executive Director

United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 1330

Colorado Springs, CO 80901

Dear Mr. Palmaz:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption No. 4144,

as amended . It explains the basis for our decision , describes its effect, and lists the conditio ns

and limitations.

The Basis for Our Decision

By letter dated March 20, 2014 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on

behalf of United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, Inc. ( USHPA ) for an

extension of Exemption No. 41 44 , as amended. That exemption from §§ 91.309 and 103.1(b)

of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) allows USHGPA members to tow

unpowered ultralight vehicles (hang gliders) using powered ultralight vehicles.

In your petition, you indicate that there has been no change in the conditions and reasons

relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption.

The FAA has added condition and limitation #7 to clarify that this exemption is valid on ly

within the Un ited States.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition

in the Federal Register because the requested extension of the exemption would not set a

precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be d etrimental to USHPA

.

Our Decision

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 4144, as

amended, remains valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest. Therefore,

under the authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113 and 44701

, which the FAA2

Administrator has delegat ed to me, I grant individuals authorized by USHGPA to tow

unpowered ultralight vehicles (hang gliders) using powered ultralight vehicles

, subject to the

following conditions and limita tions.

Conditions and Limitations

1. Each operation must comply with all sections of 14 C FR p art 103, except § 103.1(b).

2. No charge, assessment, or fee may be made for the operation of the towing ultralight

except the actual expenses of the specific flight.

3. B oth occupants on both ultralights must possess a current pilot rating issued by the

USHGPA

.

4. For identification purposes, USHGPA shall issue an individual authorization to each

person allowed to conduct operations under this exemption. Each authorization m ust

include an identification number and a copy of this exemption. USHGPA must also

have a procedure to rescind this authority when needed.

5. Operations conducted under this exemption must be in accordance with the safety and

certification rules and guidelin es, as amended, established by USHGPA , including

those specified in paragraphs 1 through 12 of the petitioners' supportive information.

6. Each operator of an ultralight vehicle under the authority of this exemption must be

familiar with the provisions contai ned herein and must have in his or her personal

possession a copy of the authorization issued by USHGPA , and a copy of this

exemption. These documents shall be presented for inspection upon request by the

FAA.

7. This exemption is not valid for operations out side the United States.

The Effect of Our Decision

Our decision extends the termination date of Exemption No. 4144, as amended, to May 31,

2016 unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

//s//

John Barbagallo

Acting Deputy Director,

Flight St andards Service