PO Box 51

07/15/2015

Tom Woodward Sky Aviation Corporation 1444Airport Rd Worland Wy, 82401 Worland WY 82401

United States ofAmerica DepartmentOfTransportation Federal Aviation Administration

To Whom It May Concern; (307)347-6138 Fax (307)347-6130

Sky Aviation would like to request an exemption from §91.313(a) and (b) ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Sky Aviation would like to receive an exemption that will allow us to conduct activities to comply with our Restricted Type Rating. Section 91.313(a) ofthe Code of Federal Regulations states that no person may operate a restricted category civil aircraftfor otherthan the special purpose forwhich it is certificated or in an operation otherthan one necessary to accomplish the work activity directly associated with that special purpose. Because the FAA has determined that practical tests forthe addition ofatype rating designation to a pilot certificate, training and preparation for such practical tests, orotherflights as necessary forthe test would be contraryto the limitations described in §91.313(a) we would appreciate an exemption fortraining and certification purposes.

Section 91.313(b), which prescribes in pertinent part, that operating a restricted category civil aircraft to provide flight crewmembertraining in a special purpose operation forwhich the aircraft is certificated is considered to be an operation forthat special purpose. The reliefgranted in this exemption allows Sky Aviation to operate a restricted category aircraftfor a practical test necessary for its pilotsto obtain a type rating designation as required by§ 61.31 and §61.58. In addition, the exemption allows Sky Aviation to train pilots in preparation forthese practical tests. The FAA is limitingthis reliefto those pilots, employed by Sky Aviation, who have the intentof participating in a special purpose operation for which the listed aircraft are certificated. The exemption would also grant relieffor any flights necessary to designate a OPE in one ofthe aircraft types listed in Condition/Limitation No. 

### 1. The limitation on using this exemption outside ofthese purposes, and by otheroperators, is contained in Condition/Limitation Nos. 2 and 5.PO Box 51 

### Worland WY 82401 (307)347-6138 Fax(307)347-6130
Sky Aviation plans to utilize these helicopters on United States ofAmerica Federal contracts to assist in National Wild Fire fighting efforts. Without an exemption, we are unable to adequatelytrain orcertify additional pilotsforfuture Fire Fighting flights. By being issued this exemption, we would be able to initiate atraining program to properlytrain and qualify pilotsto flythe CH-46E helicopters both publicly and privately. Sky Aviation has conducted training and proficiency checks with ourother helicopter programs, such as the UH-1H and Bell Long Rangers, for manyyears. Our operations and training programs are routinely reviewed and inspected to ensure thatwe meetthe requirements ofour Federal contracts as well as ensuring public safety. Sky Aviation will be following the training material as provided by the Navy and further developed by Sky Aviation. We will not be engaging in any further training beyond that which we already comply with for ourother helicopters. Due to the fact that we will be following established training procedures fromthe military as well as conformingthe civilian training and safety requirements, we assert that ourtraining program will be both safe and effective. Due to the similarities between ourtraining programs and the same operations, we believe the training program would present nofurther risk when underthe oversight ofan FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (OPE), Aviation Safety Inspector, or Pilot Proficiency Examiner (PPE).

In Summary, Sky Aviation requests an exemption from §91.313(a) and (b) ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) as well as§ 61.31 and §61.58 in orderto conduct ourtraining program for our newly certified Restricted Category CH-46E helicopters. Our proposed training program will meetthe requirements for our Federal contracts and allow us to continue totrain and develop pilots who will assist in Fire Fighting efforts nationwide.

Thankyou foryourconsideration.
Sincerely,

Tom Woodward President- Sky Aviation