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In re Petition of 

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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

WAHINGTON, D.C. 

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* Docket FAA-2001-11090 

ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE * 

FOUNDATION * 

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To Renew Exemption No. 10012 ,,. * 

PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION 

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: 

Mr. Rick Welch 

Administrative Director 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

506 Speedway Blvd. 

Hampton, GA 30228 

Tel. 770/897-0444 

Fax 770/897-0066 

Email: rwelch@annyav.org 

Mr; Randall H. Davis 

Attorney at Law 

The Phoenix Building 

1 00 Phoenix Air Dr. 

Cartersville, GA 30120 

Tel. 770/387-2000, Ext. 107 

Fax 770/386-3053 

Email: randy.davis@airsguire.com 

I certify that this Petition for Renewal of Exemption was today sent, via overnight 

FEDEX, with all shipping costs paid, to the following agency at the address shown 

below: 

U.S. Department ofTransportation 

Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor 

Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

~~~ RandallH~\ 

Attorney for Petitioner 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

Dated: November :2[ '2013 
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In re Petition of 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

WAHINGTON, D.C. 

* * Docket FAA-2001-11090 

ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE * 

FOUNDATION * 

* 

To Renew Exemption No. 10012 * 

PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION 

Now Comes the Petitioner, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation ("AAHF"), 

and pursuant to 14 CFR Section 11.61, et. seq., respectfully requests the renewal of 

Exemption No. I 0012 by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA''). This 

Exemption, which has been in existence for approximately twelve years and continuously 

renewed without interruption, provides certain relief to the AAHF from 14 CFR Sections 

91.319, 119.5(g) and 119.25(b). The Exemption allows the AAHF to continue its 

educational exhibits and air displays for the education of the American public by 

providing passengers with a unique historical flight experience in its former U.S. Army 

Bell UH -1 H Huey and Bell AH -1 Cobra helicopters. It also provides critical financial 

support to the entire AAHF educational program.

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The AAHF respectfully requests that this Exemption be renewed and extended 

for a period of another two years, in the same fashion as the FAA has repeatedly 

allowed (without interruption) over the years. In support of this Petition for Renewal, 

1 The petition for the renewal of this Exemption is requested as to all of the aircraft listed in the current 

FAA Exemption No. 10012B, dated November 8, 2012 (attached hereto as Exhibit "A"). This No. 10012B 

is an amendment to No. 10012A, which was dated March 21,2012 (attached hereto as Exhibit "B"). The 

original 2012 Petition for Renewal of Exemption of No. I 0012 was dated January I 8, 2012 (attached hereto 

as Exhibit "C") and resulted in No. I 00 12A. The subsequent Petition to Amend Exemption was dated 

September 18,2012 (attached hereto as Exhibit "D) and resulted in the issuance ofNo. 10012B. 

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the AAHF incorporates by reference FAA Exemption Nos. 1 0012A and 1 0012B, as 

well as the 2012 Petitions (including attachments thereto) in support of same, all of 

which are attached hereto as Exhibits A through D. Those Petitions set out supporting 

statements and materials as to Applicant/Background, Reasons for Exemption, Safety, 

Public Interest and Federal Register Notice-all of which are now specifically 

incorporated by reference in this Petition for Renewal. 

The AAHF further shows 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 and all of its renewals. To the extent that additional supporting 

documentation and information has been generated since the last renewal of this 

Exemption, such materials are attached hereto as Exhibit "E". 

· During the process of repeated petitioning and issuance of this Exemption and 

renewals thereof over the years, the FAA has detennined that good cause exists for not 

publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register. The reasoning has been that 

the requested exemption would not set a precedent and any delay in acting on the petition 

would be detrimental to the AAHF. 2 The same analysis stil1 applies, and the AAHF 

requests that the FAA again not publish a summary in the Federal Register. The AAHF 

furthers shows that this requested renewal of the existing Exemption is fully consistent 

with past decisions and policy of the FAA. 

If the FAA should want any further information or materials in regard to this 

Petition for Renewal of Exemption, Petitioner asks that the FAA provide notification of 

2 It is essential to the financial well-being of the AAHF that this Exemption be renewed without delay so 

that there will be no interruption or gap in its ability to provide passenger carrying local flights for 

compensation or hire for educational and historical purposes. 

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such desire at the earliest possible opportunity. The Petitioner stands ready to supply any 

additional and available input that may be desired by the FAA. 

Finally, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the FAA consider this Petition 

without delay and issue a Renewal as far in advance as possible before the current 

expiration date of March 31, 2014. Petitioner makes this request in light of the fact that 

its budget process, financial well-being, preparation for the air show season and other 

vital concerns of the Petitioner can be greatly affected if it does not receive this Renewal 

in ample time prior to March 31, 2014. 

WHEREFORE, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation now respectfully 

requests that the FAA issue a renewal ofExemption No. 10112, as currently amended 

through No. 1 0012B, and provide such other relief as may be appropriate in these 

premises. 

Dated: November __ , 2013 

The Phoenix Building 

1 00 Phoenix Air Dr. 

Cartersville, GA 30120 

Tel. 770-387-7000, ext. 107 

Fax 770-386-3053 

Email: randy.davis@airsquire.com 

Respectfully submitted, 

Randall H. Davis 

Attorney for Petitioner 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

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us. Deportment 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

November 8, 2012 

Exemption No. 100 12B 

800 Independence Ave .. S.W. 

Washington. D.C. 20591 

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2001-11090 

John E. Gillick, Esq. 

Counsel for Anny Aviation Heritage Foundation 

Zuckert Scoutt & Rasenberger, LLP 

888 Seventeenth Street, NW., Suite 700 

Washington, DC 20006 

Dear Mr. Gillick: 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to amend Exemption No. 

10012, as amended. It explains the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists the 

conditions and limitations. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated September 18, 2012, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) on behalf of Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) for an amendment to 

Exemption No. 10012, as amended. That exemption from§§ 91.319, 119.5(g), and 119.25(b) 

ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) allowed AAHF to operate its Bell UH-1 

and Bell AH -1 aircraft for the purpose of carrying passengers for compensation or hire on 

local flights for educational and historical purposes. The exemption is amended per your 

request to include AH-Is N826HF, N766HF, N233LE, N830HF and remove ('N737HF and 

Nl97LE from the list on your exemption. 

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 F l\A has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Rerzister because the requested amendment to the exemption would not set a 

precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to AAHF. 

AFS-12-552-E 

EXHIBIT A 
Our Decision 

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. l 0012, as 

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

under the authorizy provided by 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator 

has delegated to me, I grant your petition, subject to the following conditions and limitations. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. This exemption applies only to the aircraft listed below: 

a. Bell UH-1, N104HF 

b. Bell UH-1, N354HF 

c. Bell UH-1, N426HF 

d. Bell UH-1, N624HF 

e. Bell AH-1, N826HF 

f. Bell AH-1, N766HF 

g. Bell AH-1, N998HF 

h. Bell AH-1, N589HF 

1. Bell AH-1, N233LE 

J. Bell AH-1, N830HF 

2. AAHF must maintain its Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 in accordance with the: 

a. Maintenance requirements as specified in its Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 operating 

limitations, as amended; 

b. FAA-approved maintenance inspection program that meets the requirements of 

§ 9L409(a) and (b), and 

c. Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 military technical manuals 

3. The pilot in command (PIC) for the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-l must: 

a. Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate with a rotorcraft helicopter rating; 

b. Have completed v.-'ithin the previous 12 calendar months, AAHF's PIC qualification 

and recurrent flight and ground training program in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1; 

c. Have completed within the previous 12 calendar months, AAHF's PIC profiCiency 

check in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1; 

d. Have at least a total of: 

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1: 2,500 hours of aeronautical flight experience, 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight 

experience in helicopters, and 25 hotrrS in the Bell UH-l and/or Bell AH-1, 

n. 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight experience, 200 hours of aeronautical flight 

experience in helicopters, and 100 hours and 50 takeoffs and 50 landings in the 

Bell lJH-l and/or Bell AH-1. 

e. Have accomplished within the previous 90 days, three takeoffs and three landings to a 

full stop in the Bell UFf-1 and/or Bell AH-1. For initial PIC qualification in the Bell 

UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1 or if the pilot has allowed his/her takeoff and landing currency 

to lapse in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1, the takeoff and landing currency may not 

be accomplished during passenger-carrying operations. 

4. AAHF must develop and maintain a written Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-l qualification and 

recurrent ground training program for its PIC in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 that covers 

the training subjects listed below. Each PIC in the BelllJH-1 and Bell AH-lmust receive 

the following training within the previous 12 cal<~ndar months and be found to be 

competent and proficient in these areas prior to serving in a PIC position in the Bell UH-1 

and Bell AH-1: 

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS 

a General information and description of the aircraft 

b. Aircraft limitations 

c. Aircraft servicing 

d. Airspeeds 

e. Fuel system 

f. Electrical system 

g_ Hydraulic system 

h. Engine 

i. Instruments and avionics 

1. Flight control system 

k. Rotors 

L Emergency procedures, including 

(i) Instruction in emergency assignments and procedures, including coordination among 

crewmembers 

(ii) Individual instruction in the location, function, and operation of emergency equipment, 

including 

A. First aid equipment and its proper use; and 

B. Portable fire extinguishers, with emphasis on the type of extinguisher to be used on 

different classes of fires; 

(iii) Instruction in the handling of emergencv situations, including 

A. Fire in flight or on the surface and smoke control procedures with emphasis on 

electrical equipment and related circuit breakers found in cabin areas; and 

B. Illness, injury, or other abnonnal situations involving passengers or crewmembers 

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I m. Weight and balance 

I n. Performance planning 

o. Airplane's checklist 

p. Differences in type 

5. AAHF must develop and maintain a written Bell UH-l and Bell AH-lqualification and 

recurrent flight training program for its PIC in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 that covers 

the areas of operations and tasks, as listed in the following table of training tasks. Each 

PIC in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 must successfully accomplish this training before 

being assigned PIC responsibilities and duties. Each PIC in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 

must receive and successfully accomplish the following training ¥tithin the previous 

12 calendar months and be found to be competent and proficient in these areas prior to 

serving in a PIC position in the Bell UH-1 or Bell i\H-1: 

I RE UIRED TRAINING TASKS: 

j a. Preflight Preparation I (i) Aircraft exam (oral or \Vritten) 

j (ii) Aircraft performance & limitations (oral or written) 

j b. Ground Operations 

I (i) Preflight inspection 

, (ii) Cockpit resource management 

(iii) Powerplant start procedures 

(iv) Hover Taxiing 

(v Pre-takeoff checks 

c. Takeoffs & Departures 

(i) Normal & crosswind takeoffs 

(ii) Powerplant failure 

(iii) Rejected takeoffs 

' d. In-flight Maneuvers 

(i) Steep turns 

(ii) Powerplant faihrre 

iii) S ecific flight characteristics 

1 e. Landings & Approaches to Landing 

(i) Normal & crosswind approaches & landing 

(ii) Steep Approaches 

(iii) Rejected landing 

(iv) Autorotations 

I f. Normal & Abnormal Procedures 

(i) Powerplant 

(ii) Fuel system 

(iii) Electrical system 

• (iv) Hydraulic system 

j (v) Environmental system (as apPropriate and if equipped) 

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(vi) Fire detection & extinguishing system 

(vii) Navigation & avionics system 

(viii) Automatic flight control syste~ electronic flight instrument system, & related 

systems (as appropriate and if equipped) 

(ix) Flight Control System 

(x) Anti-ice & de-ice System 

(xi Aircraft & rsonal emergency 

g. Emergency Procedures 

(i) In-flight fire & smoke removal 

(ii) Emergency descent 

(iii) Ditching 

(iv) Emergency Evacuation 

1 h. Post flight Procedures 

j (i) After landing procedures 

1 (ii) Parking and securing aircraft 

6. AAHF may not use a pilot nor may any pilot serve as a pilot in any aircraft unless, since 

the beginning of the 12th calendar month before that service, that pilot has passed a. 

competency check given by the FAA or an authorized check pilot in that aircraft to 

determine the pilot's competence in practical skills and techniques in the appropriate 

aircraft. The competency check \¥ill consist of the appropriate maneuvers and procedures 

currently required for the original issuance of the commercial pilot certificate. The FAA's 

Atlanta Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) will determine what maneuvers and · · 

procedures are critical, such as preflight preparatio~ ground operations, takeoffs and 

departures, and normal procedures, etc., and maneuvers and procedures that may be unsafe 

for a particular aircraft. 

7. Recurrent flight training for pilots must include, at least, flight training in the maneuvers 

and procedures in this exemption. However, satisfactory completion of the check required 

by this exemption within the preceding 12 calendar months may be substituted for 

recurrent flight training. 

8. ..t\AHF must document and record all ground and flight training and/or testing required by 

this grant of exemption in a manner acceptable to the FA.<\'s Atlanta FSDO. Tbat 

documentation and records must contain the following information: 

a Date of each training session; 

b. Date ofeach testing session; 

c. The amount oftime of each session of ground and flight training given; 

d. The amount of time of each session of ground and flight testing given; 

e. Location where each session of ground and flight training was given; 

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f. Location where each session of ground and flight testing was given; 

g. The aircraft identification number in which each flight training session was received; 

h. The aircraft identification number in which each ~ight testing session was received; 

1. The name and certificate number of the pilot who provided each session of training; 

J. The name and certificate number of the pilot who provided each session of testing; 

k. The signature and printed name of the pilot who received the training. That pilot's 

signature will serve as a verification of having received each session of training~ and 

l. The signature and printed nam.e of the pilot who received the testing. That pilot's 

signature will serve as a verification of having received each session of testing. 

9. Wnen requested, the AA.HF's pilot qualification and recurrent ground- and night-training 

programs and/or records iisted in these conditions and limitations must be made available 

to the Atlanta FSDO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30336, 404-305-7200. 

10. AAHF must have the services of an FAI\-certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic 

or an appropriately rated repair station available at all stopovers to perform all required 

maintenance inspections and repairs. 

11. AA.HF will maintain the following information and records and will make those records 

available for review to the F.I\A when requested: 

a. The name of each pilot crevm1ember AAHF authorizes to conduct 11ight operations 

in its aircraft under the terms of this exemption; 

b. Copies of each PIC's and second in commands (SIC's) pilot certificate, medical 

certificate, qualifications, and initial and recmrent training and testing 

documentation to comply with the conditions and limitations of this exemption; and 

c. Records of maintenance performed and maintena..'lce inspection records to comply 

\vith the conditions and limitations in this exemption, as appropriate. Maintenance 

and inspection records must meet the requirements of§§ 91.405, 43.9, and 43.11. 

12. Before permitting a person to be carried on board its aircraft for the purposes authorized 

under this exemption, AAill' will inform that person that its aircraft hold only an 

experimental ainvorthiness certificate, the significance of the airworthiness certificate as 

compared to a standard airworthiness certificate, and that the FAA has authorized this 

t1ight under a grant of exemption from the requirements of§§ 91.315, 91.319, 119.5(g), 

and 119.21(a). The explanation of the significance of an experimental airworthiness, 

compared to a standard airworthiness certificate must include at least the foHowing 

information: 

a. An aircraft may be issued an experimental airwortr.Jness certificate for the plli-pose 

of exhibition w-hen the aircraft is intended only for exhibition of the aircraft's flight 

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capabilities, perfonnance, or unusual characteristics at airshows, motion picture, 

television, and similar productions and the maintenance of exhibition flight 

proficiency, including (for persons exhibiting the aircraft) flying to and from such 

airshows and productions. 

b. Standard category airworthiness certificates are issued for an aircraft when the FAA 

fmdsthe1. Aircraft has been built and maintained in accordance with that aircraft's type 

certification standards as established by the FA..A; and 

u. Aircraft's inspection and maintenance requirements are in compliance \\rith 

the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. 

13. AAHF must notifY the Atlanta FSDO "Within 24 hours of any of the following occurrences 

by written report, by electronic mail, or by facsimile: 

a. Each in-flight fire in any system or area that requires activation of any fire 

suppression system or discharge of a portable fire e:x."tinguisher; 

b. Each exhaust system component failure that causes damage to any engine, structure, 

cowling, or components; 

c. Each airplane component or system that causes, during flight, accumulation or 

circulation of noxious fumes, smoke, or vapor in any portion of the cabin or crew 

area; 

d. Except for training, each occurrence of engine shutdown and the reason for such 

shutdown or feathering; 

e. Any landing gear system or component failures or malfunctions; 

f Each aircraft structure that requires major repair due to damage, defonnation, or 

corrosion, and the method of repair; 

g. Each failure or malfunction, of the fuel system, tanks, pumps, or valves; 

h. Each malfunction, failure, or defect in any system or component that requires taking 

emergency action of any type during the course of any flight; or 

I. For the purpose of this section, "during flight" means the period from the moment 

the aircraft leaves the surface of the earth on takeoff until it touches dovm on 

landing. 

14. All flight operations must be conducted: 

a. At a minimum operating altitude of not less than 1,000 feet above ground level 

(AGL); 

b. Between the hours of official sunrise and sunset, as estabHshed in the American Air 

Almanac, as converted to local time; 

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c. Within a 25-statute-nrile radius of the departure airport vvith landings only permitted 

at the departure airport; 

d. With a minimum flight visibility of not less than 3 statute miles and a minimum 

ceiling of not less than 1,500 feet AGL; 

e. The landing zone (LZ) manager (who must be a certificated helicopter pilot) ·will 

continually monitor current and forecast weather conditions using FAA approved 

sources and local observations to ensure that the actual and forecast weather remains 

above the requirements of this paragraph; 

f. Prior to conducting operations out of sight of the airport, the LZ Manager v..ill 

identifY and brief pilots as to the location of alternate landing sites to be used in the 

event of unforecast weather conditions; 

g. Pilots conducting operations under the terms of this exemption v..ill be required to 

land at the nearest alternate LZ or any suitable landing site if the weather deteriorates 

below the minimums prescribed in this paragraph; 

h. Passenger-carrying operations for compensation may be conducted at distances 

greater than 25 statute miles of the departure airport up to 50 statute miles with 

concurrence of the FAA FSDO having geographic responsibility for the aviation 

event. For such flights, landings are only permitted at the departure airport. The 

operator must provide information pertaining to the proposed route of flight, which 

will avoid densely populated areas or congested airways in accordance with 14 CFR 

§ 91.319( c) for aircraft certificated in the experimental category. Those operators 

utilizing aircraft certificated in the limited category are not bound by the restriction 

regarding the avoidance of densely populated areas or congested airways; 

1. For passenger-carrying flights greater than 25 statute miles from the departure airport 

and up to 50 statute miles, the PIC must obtain weather reports and forecasts prior to 

flight and valid for the duration of the proposed operation that indicate that the 

weather would be no less than 5 statute miles visibility and cloud ceilings no less 

than 2,000 feet AGL. Passenger-carrying operations shall be terminated if ceiling 

and visibility become less than the minimum required by these conditions and 

limitations. Weather forecasts listing discriminators such as probability (PRO B), 

becoming (BECOMG) or temporarily (TEMPO) shall be limiting; and 

j. The aircraft may only be operated from an airport that has a fire station or firefighting services available or within close proximity of the airport. 

15. No persons other than the assigned flightcrewmembers may be permitted on the pilot 

station of the aircraft during flight operations. 

16. All operations must carry no more than the maximum number of passengers permitted by 

the airplane's weight and balance limitations and number of approved seats in the 

airplane. 

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17. All aircraft must have the equipment listed in §§ 91.205(b) and 91.207, and that 

equipment must be in an operable condition during the flight. 

18. AAHF must hold and continue to hold a determination from the U.S. Internal Revenue 

Service that it is a§ 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organization under 

§§ 509(a)(l) and 170(b)(l)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

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19. AAHF must notify the Atlanta FSDO at least 5 working days (Mondays through Fridays) 

before conducting any PIC or SIC initial or recurrent qualification training and any PIC or 

SIC initial or recurrent proficiency checks required to be conducted under the terms of this · grant of exemption. 

20. No later than 72 hours prior to commencing flight operations under the terms of this grant 

of exemption, AAHF must notify the jurisdictional FAA FSDO where it intends to 

conduct the flight operations and shall provide a copy of this exemption to that 

jurisdictional FAA FSDO. 

21. The PIC is prohibited from performing aerobatic flight while passengers are onboard the 

aircraft. 

22_ For all aircraft subject to this exemption, flight within 500 feet of another aircraft 

(i.e., formation flying) is prohibited. 

23. Prior to flight, the PIC must ensure that a passenger briefing meeting the scope and 

content of§ 135.1 I 7 has been provided to the passenger(s). 

24. No persons other than the assigned flight crev .. members may be permitted to manipulate 

the flight controls during flight operations. 
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25. AAHF must develop a continuous analysis and management program for all aircraft 

subject to this exeinption that ensures compliance with its inspection program, training 

program, and conditions a..n.d limitations of this exemption. 

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of this exemption. 

The Effect of Our Decision 

The tennination date of Exemption No. 10012, as amended. remains March 31, 2014 Ut!less 

sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely, 

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Hichael J. Zenkovick 

A cti..Tlg Deputy Director, Flight 

Standards Service 

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US Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

March 21,2012 

Exemption No. 10012A 

800 Independence Ave .. SW. 

Washington. D.C. 20591 

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2001-11090 

John E. Gillick, Esq. 

Counsel for Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

Zuckert Scoutt & Rasenberger, LLP 

888 Seventeenth Street, NW., Suite 700 

Washington, DC 20006 

Dear Mr. Gillick: 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for extension. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, lists the conditions and limitations of the exemption, and includes 

the expiration date for the exemption. 

The Basis for our Decision 

On January 18,2012, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) for extension to Exemption No. 10012. That 

exemption from§§ 91.319, 119.5(g), and 119.25(b) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations 

(14 CFR) allowed AAHF to operate its Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 aircraft for the purpose of 

carrying passengers for compensation or hire on local flights for educational and historical 

purposes. 

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 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 detrimental to AAHF. 

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Our Decision 

The FAA has modified and/or added to the conditions and limitations of Exemption 

No. 10012 to correct for mis-numbering and to address several issues raised by another 

exemption holder. These changes are to clarify the original content and further define the 

intent and provide consistency of the safety-related aspects of the conditions and limitations. 

The FAA will be making these changes to all living history flight experience (LHFE) 

exemptions as they are amended or extended. 

Please note that the conditions and limitations included with an exemption are not based on 

specific regulations but are the FAA's means of ensuring an equivalent level of safety. This 

may necessitate limitations that go beyond the established regulations due to the fact that the 

proposed operation is, by its need for an exemption, outside the normal regulatory structure. 

Limitation No. 16 had previously given the incorrect impression that the aircraft could be 

operated at weights greater than permitted by operating limitations. The wording was revised 

to clarify that the aircraft must be operated within the weight and balance limitations 

prescribed at all times. 

Limitation No. 21 was moved to the end of the numbered limitations and is no longer 

assigned a limitation number. The text of that statement remains unchanged: Failure to 

comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds 

for the immediate suspension or revocation of this exemption. 

Limitation No. 21 has been added to ensure that the intent of the exemption is clear. 

Passengers wishing to experience aerobatics can obtain rides in aircraft type certificated for 

aerobatics. The LHFE exemptions are designed to provide for experiences not otherwise 

available to the public. Therefore, this limitation will be added to all LHFE exemptions in 

order to clarify the intent of the exemptions. 

Limitation No. 22 prohibits formation flight. Formation flight is already prohibited by 

§ 91.111 (b), but this is added to ensure that the exemption holders have a clear understanding 

of this restriction. This limitation will be added to all LHFE exemptions to clarify the intent 

of the exemptions. 

Limitation No. 23 requires a preflight briefing but permits a crewmember other than the pilot 

in command (PI C) to provide the necessary preflight briefing; however, AAHF is reminded 

that in accordance with§ 91.107(a)(2), the briefmg remains a PIC responsibility. This 

requirement will be added to all LHFE exemptions. 

Limitation No. 24 is added to clarify the issue of manipulating the flight controls. The LHFE 

exemptions have never permitted the passengers to manipulate the flight controls. Only 

trained crewmembers may manipulate the flight controls. This clarification will be added to 

all LHFE exemptions. 
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Limitation No. 25 is added to require that operators ofLHFE develop a continuous analysis 

and management program for all aircraft subject to this exemption that ensures compliance 

with its inspection program, training program, and conditions and limitations of this 

exemption. This requirement will be added to all LHFE exemptions. 

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 10012, 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. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA 

Administrator has delegated to me, I grant your petition, subject to the following conditions 

and limitations. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. This exemption applies only to the aircraft listed below: 

a. Bell UH-1, Nl04HF 

b. Bell UH-1, N354HF 

c. Bell UH-1, N426HF 

d. Bell UH-1, N624HF 

e. Bell AH-1, N197HF 

f. Bell AH-1, N737HF 

g. Bell AH-1, N998HF 

h. Bell AH-1, N589HF 

2. AAHF must maintain its Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 in accordance with the: 

a. Maintenance requirements as specified in its Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 operating 

limitations, as amended; 

b. FAA-approved maintenance inspection program that meets the requirements of 

§ 91.409(a) and (b), and 

c. Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 military technical manuals 

3. The pilot in command (PIC) for the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1 must: 

a. Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate with a rotorcraft helicopter rating; 

b. Have completed within the previous 12 calendar months, AAHF's PIC qualification 

and recurrent flight and ground training program in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1; 

c. Have completed within the previous 12 calendar months, AAHF's PIC proficiency 

check in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1; 

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d. Have at least a total of: 

1. 2,500 hours of aeronautical flight experience, 1 ,000 hours of aeronautical 

flight experience in helicopters, and 25 hours in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell 

AH-1, 

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n. 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight experience, 200 hours of aeronautical flight 

experience in helicopters, and 100 hours and 50 takeoffs and 50 landings in 

the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1. 

e. Have accomplished within the previous 90 days, three takeoffs and three landings to a 

full stop in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1. For initial PIC qualification in the Bell 

UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1or if the pilot has allowed his/her takeoff and landing 

currency to lapse in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1, the takeoff and landing 

currency may not be accomplished during passenger-carrying operations. 

4. AAHF must develop and maintain a written Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 qualification and 

recurrent ground training program for its PIC in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 that covers 

the training subjects listed below. Each PIC in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1must receive 

the following training within the previous 12 calendar months and be found to be 

competent and proficient in these areas prior to serving in a PIC position in the Bell UH1 and Bell AH-1: 

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS 

a. General information and descri_l)_tion of the aircraft 

b. Aircraft limitations 

c. Aircraft servicing 

d. Airspeeds 

e. Fuel system 

f. Electrical system 

g. Hydraulic system 

h. Engine 

i. Instruments and avionics 

j. Flight control system 

k. Rotors 

I. Emergency procedures, including 

(i) Instruction in emergency assignments and procedures, including coordination among 

crewmembers 

(ii) Individual instruction in the location, function, and operation of emergency 

equipment, including 

A. First aid equipment and its proper use; and 

B. Portable fire extinguishers, with emphasis on the type of extinguisher to be used 

on different classes of fires; 

(iii) Instruction in the handling of emergency situations, including 

A. Fire in flight or on the surface and smoke control procedures with emphasis on 
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electrical equipment and related circuit breakers found in cabin areas; and 

B. Illness, injury, or other abnormal situations involving passengers or crewmembers 

m. Weight and balance 

n. Performance planning 

o. Airplane's checklist 

p. Differences in type 

5. AAHF must develop and maintain a written Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1qualification and 

recurrent flight training program for its PIC in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 that covers 

the areas of operations and tasks, as listed in the following table of training tasks. Each 

PIC in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 must successfully accomplish this training before 

being assigned PIC responsibilities and duties. Each PIC in the Bell UH-1 and BellAH1 must receive and successfully accomplish the following training within the previous 

12 calendar months and be found to be competent and profident in these areas prior to 

serving in a PIC position in the Bell UH-1 or Bell AH-1: 

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS: 

a. Preflight Preparation 

(i) Aircraft exam (oral or written) 

(ii) Aircraft performance & limitations (oral or written) 

b. Ground Operations 

(i) Preflight inspection 

(ii) Cockpit resource management 

(iii) Powerplant start procedures 

(iv) Hover Taxiing 

_(v} Pre-takeoff checks 

c. Takeoffs & Departures 

(i) Normal & crosswind takeoffs 

(ii) Powerplant failure 

(iii) Rejected takeoffs 

d. In-flight Maneuvers 

(i) Steep turns 

(ii) Powerplant failure 

(iii) Specific flight characteristics 

e. Landings & Approaches to Landing 

(i) Normal & crosswind approaches & landing 

(ii) Steep Approaches 

(iii) Rejected landing 

(iv) Autorotations 

f. Normal & Abnormal Procedures 

(i) Powerplant 

(ii) Fuel system 

(iii) Electrical system 

(iv) Hydraulic system 
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(v) Environmental system (as appropriate and if equipped) 

(vi) Fire detection & extinguishing system 

(vii) Navigation & avionics system 

(viii) Automatic flight control system, electronic flight instrument system, & related 

systems (as appropriate and if equipped) 

(ix) Flight Control System 

(x) Anti-ice & de-ice System 

(xi) Aircraft & personal emergency equipment 

g. Emergency Procedures 

(i) In-flight fire & smoke removal 

(ii) Emergency descent 

(iii) Ditching 

(iv) Emergency Evacuation 

h. Post flight Procedures 

(i) After landing procedures 

_(ii)_ Parking and securing aircraft 

6. AAHF may not use a pilot nor may any pilot serve as a pilot in any aircraft unless, since 

the beginning of the 12th calendar month before that service, that pilot has passed a 

competency check given by the FAA or an authorized check pilot in that aircraft to 

determine the pilot's competence in practical skills and techniques in the appropriate 

aircraft. The competency check will consist of the appropriate maneuvers and procedures 

currently required for the original issuance of the commercial pilot certificate. The 

FAA's Atlanta Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) will determine what maneuvers 

and procedures are critical, such as preflight preparation, ground operations, takeoffs and 

departures, and normal procedures, etc., and maneuvers and procedures that may be 

unsafe for a particular aircraft. 

7. Recurrent flight training for pilots must include, at least, flight training in the maneuvers 

and procedures in this exemption. However, satisfactory completion of the check 

required by this exemption within the preceding 12 calendar months may be substituted 

for recurrent flight training. 

8. AAHF must document and record all ground and flight training and/or testing required by 

this grant of exemption in a manner acceptable to the FAA's Atlanta FSDO. That 

documentation and records must contain the fo11owing information: 

a. Date of each training session. 

b. Date of each testing session. 

c. The amount of time of each session of ground and flight training given. 

d. The amount of time of each session of ground and flight testing given. 

e. Location where each session of ground and flight training was given. 
f. Location where each session of ground and flight testing was given. 

g. The aircraft identification number in which each flight training session was received. 

h. The aircraft identification number in which each flight testing session was received. 

1. The name and certificate number of the pilot who provided each session of training. 

J. The name and certificate number of the pilot who provided each session oftesting. 

k. The signature and printed name of the pilot who received the training. That pilot's 

signature will serve as a verification ofhaving received each session of training. 

I. The signature and printed name of the pilot who received the testing. That pilot's 

signature will serve as a verification of having received each session of testing. 

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9. When requested, the AAHF's pilot qualification and recurrent ground- and flight-training 

programs and/or records listed in these conditions and limitations must be made available 

to the Atlanta FSDO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30336,404-305-7200. 

I 0. AAHF must have the services of an FAA-certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic 

or an appropriately rated repair station available at all stopovers to perform all required 

maintenance inspections and repairs. 

11. AAHF will maintain the following information and records and will make those records 

available for review to the FAA when requested: 

a. The name of each pilot crewmember AAHF authorizes to conduct flight operations 

in its aircraft under the terms of this exemption; 

b. Copies of each PIC's and second in commands (SIC's) pilot certificate, medical 

certificate, qualifications, and initial and recurrent training and testing 

documentation to comply with the conditions and limitations of this exemption; and 

c. Records of maintenance performed and maintenance inspection records to comply 

with the conditions and limitations in this exemption, as appropriate. Maintenance 

and inspection records must meet the requirements of§§ 91.405, 43.9, and 43.11. 

12. Before permitting a person to be carried on board its aircraft for the purposes authorized 

under this exemption, AAHF will inform that person that its aircraft hold only an 

experimental airworthiness certificate; the significance of the airworthiness certificate as 

compared to a standard airworthiness certificate; and that the FAA has authorized this 

flight under a grant of exemption from the requirements of§§ 91.315, 91.319, 119.5(g), 

and 119.21(a). The explanation ofthe significance of an experimental airworthiness, 

compared to a standard airworthiness certificate must include at least the following 

information: 

a. An aircraft may be issued an experimental airworthiness certificate for the purpose 

of exhibition when the aircraft is intended only for exhibition of the aircraft's flight 
capabilities, performance, or unusual characteristics at airshows, motion picture, 

television, and similar productions and the maintenance of exhibition flight 

proficiency, including (for persons exhibiting the aircraft) flying to and from such 

airshows and productions. 

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b. Standard category airworthiness certificates are issued for an aircraft when the FAA 

finds the1. Aircraft has been built and maintained in accordance with that aircraft's type 

certification standards as established by the FAA; and 

11. Aircraft's inspection and maintenance requirements are in compliance with 

the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. 

13. AAHF must notify the Atlanta FSDO within 24 hours of any of the following 

occurrences by written report, by electronic mail, or by facsimile: 

. a. Each in-flight fire in any system or area that requires activation of any fire 

suppression system or discharge of a portable fire extinguisher. 

b. Each exhaust system component failure that causes damage to any engine, 

structure, cowling, or components. 

c. Each airplane component or system that causes, during flight, accumulation or 

circulation of noxious fumes, smoke, or vapor in any portion of the cabin or crew 

area. 

d. Except for training, each occurrence of engine shutdown and the reason for such 

shutdown or feathering. 

e. Any landing gear system or component failures or malfunctions. 

f. Each aircraft structure that requires major repair due to damage, deformation, or 

corrosion, and the method of repair. 

g. Each failure or malfunction, of the fuel system, tanks, pumps, or valves. 

h. Each malfunction, failure, or defect in any system or component that requires taking 

emergency action of any type during the course of any flight. 

1. For the purpose of this section, "during flight" means the period from the moment 

the aircraft leaves the surface of the earth on takeoff until it touches down on 

landing. 

14. All flight operations must be conducted: 

a. At a minimum operating altitude of not less than I ,000 feet above ground level 

(AGL); 

b. Between the hours of official sunrise and sunset, as established in the American Air 

Almanac, as converted to local time; 
c. Within a 25-statute-mile radius of the departure airport with landings only 

permitted at the departure airport; 

d. With a minimum flight visibility of not less than 3 statute miles and a minimum 

ceiling of not less than 1,500 feet AGL; 

e. The LZ manager (who must be a certificated helicopter pilot) will continually 

monitor current and forecast weather conditions using FAA approved sources and 

his/her local observations to ensure that the actual and forecast weather remains 

above the requirements of this paragraph. 

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f. Prior to conducting operations out of sight of the airport, the LZ Manager will 

identify and brief pilots as to the location of alternate landing sites to be used in the 

event of unforecast weather conditions. 

g. Pilots conducting operations under the terms of this exemption will be required to 

land at the nearest alternate LZ or any suitable landing site if the weather 

deteriorates below the minimums prescribed in this paragraph 

h. Passenger-carrying operations for compensation may be conducted at distances 

greater than 25 statute miles of the departure airport up to 50 statute miles with 

concurrence of the FAA FSDO having geographic responsibility for the aviation 

event. For such flights, landings are only permitted at the departure airport. The 

operator must provide information pertaining to the proposed route of flight, which 

will avoid densely populated areas or congested airways in accordance with 14 

CFR § 91.319( c) for aircraft certificated in the experimental category. Those 

operators utilizing aircraft certificated in the limited category are not bound by the 

restriction regarding the avoidance of densely populated areas or congested 

atrways; 

1. For passenger-carrying flights greater than 25 statute miles from the departure 

airport and up to 50 statute miles, the PIC must obtain weather reports and forecasts 

prior to flight and valid for the duration of the proposed operation that indicate that 

the weather would be no less than 5 statute miles visibility and cloud ceilings no 

less than 2,000 feet AGL. Passenger-carrying operations shall be terminated if 

ceiling and visibility become Jess than the minimum required by these conditions 

and limitations. Weather forecasts listing discriminators such as probability 

(PROB), becoming (BECOMG) or temporarily (TEMPO) shall be limiting; and 

J. The aircraft may only be operated from an airport that has a fire station or firefighting services available or within close proximity of the airport. 

15. No persons other than the assigned flight crewmembers may be permitted on the pilot 

station of the aircraft during flight operations. 

16. All operations must carry no more than the maximum number of passengers permitted by 

the airplane's weight and balance limitations and number of approved seats in the 

airplane. 
17. All aircraft must have the equipment listed in§§ 91.205(b) and 91.207, and that 

equipment must be in an operable condition during the flight. 

18. AAHF must hold and continue to hold a determination from the U.S. Internal Revenue 

Service that it is a§ 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organization under 

§§ 509(a)(l) and 170(b)(1 )(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

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19. AAHF must notify the Atlanta FSDO at least 5 working days (Mondays through Fridays) 

before conducting any PIC or SIC initial or recurrent qualification training and any PIC 

or SIC initial or recurrent proficiency checks required to be conducted under the terms of 

this grant of exemption. 

20. No later than 72 hours prior to commencing flight operations under the terms of this grant 

of exemption, AAHF must notify the jurisdictional FAA FSDO where it intends to 

conduct the flight operations and shall provide a copy of this exemption to that 

jurisdictional FAA FSDO. 

21. The PIC is prohibited from performing aerobatic flight while passengers are onboard the 

aircraft. 

22. For all aircraft subject to this exemption, flight within 500 feet of another aircraft 

(i.e., formation flying) is prohibited. 

23. Prior to flight, the PIC must ensure that a passenger briefing meeting the scope and 

content of§ 135.117 has been provided to the passenger(s). 

24. No persons other than the assigned flight crewmembers may be permitted to manipulate 

the flight controls during flight operations. 

25. AAHF must develop a continuous analysis and management program for all aircraft 

subject to this exemption that ensures compliance with its inspection program, training 

program, and conditions and limitations of this exemption. 

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will 

be grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of this exemption. 

The Effect of Our Decision 

Our decision extends the termination date of Exemption No. 10012, as amended, to 

March 31, 2014 unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 
Sincerely, 

Is/ 

John W. McGraw 

Acting Director, Flight Standards 

Service 

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BEFORE THE 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Petition of 

ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE 

FOUNDATION 

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Docket FAA-2001-11090 

_T~o~R~en~e~w~E~x~em~pt~io=n~N~o~-~10~0~1~2 __________ ~) 

PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION 

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: 

Michael J. Brady 

President 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

506 Speedway Blvd. 

Hampton, GA 30228 

(770) 486-8785 

Email: MBrady672l@aol.com 

Dated: January 18,2012 

John E. Gillick 

David M. Endersbee 

Zuckert Scoutt & Rasenberger, L.L.P. 

888 Seventeenth Street NW 

Suite 700 

Washington D.C. 20006 

Phone: (202)298-8860 

Fax: (202) 342-0683 

Email: jegillick@zsrlaw.com 

dmendersbee@zsrlaw .com 

EXHIBIT C 
BEFORE THE 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Petition of 

ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE 

FOUNDATION 

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Docket FAA-2001-11090 

_T ___ oR_e_n_ew __ E_x_e_m~p_ti_·o_n_N_o_._1_0~0_1_2 ____________ ) 

PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION 

Pursuant to Section 11.61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, the Army Aviation 

Heritage Foundation ("AAHF") hereby requests the renewal of Exemption No. 10012 (which 

exempts AAHF from 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.319, 119.59(g) and 119.25(b)) to enable AAHF to 

continue its educational exhibits and air displays that educate the American public by providing 

passengers with a unique historical flight experience in its former U.S. Army Bell UH-lH Huey 

and Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopters and contribute financial support to the entire AAHF 

educational program. 

1 AAHF requests that this renewal be extended for a period of two years. 

AAHF also incorporates by reference evidentiary information previously submitted in this 

docket, including letters of support from civic and military organizations. 

In support of this petition, AAHF states as follows: 

1 The renewal of Exemption No. 7736 is requested for the following: UH-1H Huey helicopters N104HF (68-16104); 

N354HF (69-15354); N426HF (70-16426); and N624HF (66-16624); and Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopters N998HF 

(71-20998), N589HF (67-15589), N197HF (83-24197, and N737HF (67-15737). 
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1. Applicant/Background 

AAHF is a nonprofit 50l(c)(3)2 educational foundation that is dedicated to preserving 

and presenting the U.S. Army's aviation history; it is supported entirely by volunteer workers, 

and is comprised of civilian supporters and over 1,000 veterans. AAHF seeks to (1) educate the 

American public about the Army's aviation legacy; (2) connect active duty soldiers and veterans 

to the general public; (3) inspire patriotism and motivate Americans toward service to their 

communities and country; and (4) preserve authentic, historical Army Aviation aircraft in 

airworthy condition, and utilize them in aerial, educational military-oriented ."living history" 

demonstrations, presentations and educational flight experiences. 3 AAHF is dedicated to 

acquiring, restoring, and maintaining aircraft that the Army used, from World War II to the 

present, to portray an accurate picture of American military aviation and evidence the Army's 

contributions to aviation. 4 Once AAHF acquires a former Army aircraft, it works tirelessly to 

ensure the aircraft is restored and preserved, in airworthy condition, as it was when used in 

military operation. AAHF locates veterans familiar with the aircraft to assist in the restoration 

process, and incorporates the aircraft's history into its military educational presentations and 

materials. AAHF's restoration efforts are instrumental in bringing the Army and Army Aviation 

history to life for Americans and preserving it for future generations. Without AAHF's 

2 AAHF submitted proof of its 501 (c)(3) status, which remains effective, with its original petition. See Petition for 

Exemption Exhibit 4 at 30-35, Docket FAA 2001-11090 (Dec. 1, 2001). 

3 Videos, photographs, and more information about AAHF's mission can be found at http://www.armyav.org/. 

4 AAHF maintains the following fleet of operational aircraft: UH-lH "Huey," AH-lG Cobra, AH-lF Cobra, UHlM Gunship, OH-6A Cayuse, OV-ID Mohawk , U-21G Ute , and 0-1 Bird Dog. The instant exemption only 

pertains to the UH -1 H and AH -1 G aircraft. 
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dedication, certain military aircraft would fall by the wayside, leaving only pictures of their 

historical significance. 

AAHF's public flight demonstrations, military flight re-enactments, and static display 

programs make Army aviation history an interactive learning experience. Since its inception in 

1997, AAHF has made approximately 154 public presentations and has brought military aviation 

history to over 25 million people. The AAHF has been formally recognized by the U.S. 

Congress and Secretary of the Army for its support of the military and fostering of patriotism. 

The demand for AAHF's historical military presentations has continually increased as more air 

show organizers and veterans learn about the AAHF and its "Sky Soldiers" living history 

programs. Today, it has become one of the most requested veteran-operated, military-oriented, 

civilian air show programs in the country. 5 The "Sky Soldiers" program provides four main 

"living history" military aerial demonstration programs: (I) a Vietnam War-era Air Calvary 

combined arms team program featuring six historical Vietnam-era Army Aviation aircraft (two 

AH-IG Cobra, two UH-IH Hueys, one 0-1D Birddog, and one OV-IB Mohawk); (2) a 

Vietnam-era Search and Rescue (SAR) "Rescue at Dawn" program featuring five historical 

Vietnam-ear historical Army Aviation aircraft (two AH-IG Cobra, one UH-IH Huey, one O-lD 

Birddog, and one OV-lB Mohawk); (3) an Attack/Scout Helicopter demonstration team 

featuring two AH-1 Cobras and one OH-6A Cayuse; and (4) a Cobra Attack Helicopter 

Demonstration Team with four AH-I Cobras featuring precision team helicopter maneuvering. 

Since the FAA first granted an exemption to the AAHF in 2000, its multiple Vietnam War 

scenarios and military helicopter demonstration teams program's impact have been greatly 

5 In addition, the Army itself has utilized AAHF's Cobra Demonstration Team in its nationwide recruiting drive. 
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enhanced by AAHF's ability to provide a unique and interactive "hands-on" educational military 

flight experience to the public. AAHF's educational flights allow the public to experience 

firsthand and truly appreciate what thousands of American veterans, many in combat, 

experienced while serving their country. 

The AAHF "Friends of the Huey and Cobra" 6 educational flight program is totally 

unique: it provides a totally unique opportunity in the United States for the public to experience 

an educational flight in an authentic Vietnam combat-experienced Army UH-IH Huey or AH-1 

Cobra helicopter equipped and marked as it was when it was used in Vietnam, operated by a 

military trained and experienced flight crew, many of whom have combat experience. The 

AAHF educational flight program welds a stronger connection and appreciation between the 

general public, who may not otherwise have an opportunity to connect to the experiences of the 

Armed Forces and veterans, their combat experiences, and the Army's impact on aviation 

history. AAHF's mission and programs are increasingly important given the lack of universal 

military service and technological advancements in military aircraft. Also, service men and 

women returning from conflict seek a way to connect to their communities and families. AAHF 

uses its authentic Army aircraft to connect the public with our service men and women so that 

future generations may benefit from the experiences and sacrifices of our veterans and appreciate 

the contributions of military aviation technologies. 

AAHF's important operations are supported entirely by donations and volunteers. Due to 

the wide range of aircraft that AAHF maintains, donators may designate to which historic Army 

6 This program was referred to as "Friends of the Huey" until 2010, when the FAA approved AAHF's request to 

include AH-1 Cobra helicopters in its ride program. 
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aircraft their donations should go. AAHF's outreach organization for its former U.S. Army UH1 H Huey and AH-1 Cobra helicopters, "Friends of the Huey and Cobra," has been instrumental 

in the preservation of these aircraft. The "Friends of the Huey and Cobra" fund raising activities 

support the maintenance, preservation, and continuing restoration of the Huey and Cobra 

helicopters as well as the critically important flight crew proficiency training. 

The donations raised in AAHF's ride programs help offset the aircraft's tour costs and 

provide funding for local AAHF chapters' individual educational programs, as well as AAHF 

education programs for school groups, Scouts, and veterans' associations. The Ride Program 

provides educational flights to those that join either AAHF or "Friends of the Huey and Cobra." 

Thus, those that are truly interested in the historical significance of these educational flights 

partake in the Ride Program. AAHF's educational flights are not air tours, and those that 

participate are not seeking transportation that happens to be by helicopter. Rather, these are 

"experiential" flights in which participants are given a valuable opportunity to vividly experience 

the feel of these historical former military aircraft in their Army livery and configurations, and 

flown by military veterans in their authentic period flight gear. 

2. Reasons for Exemption 

AAHF requests renewal of its Exemption No. 10012, which exempts AAHF UH-1H and 

AH-1 aircraft from 49 C.F.R. §§ 91.319, 119.5(g) and 119.25(b), so that AAHF may continue to 

provide unique educational historical military flight experiences to those that support the 

preservation of the UH-1 and AH-1 by joining AAHF or "Friends of the Huey and Cobra." 

There are no known former military UH-1 aircraft (UH-1H series, Huey II, etc.) or AH-1 
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aircraft eligible to receive a Standard Transport Category Airworthiness Certificate and the 

FAA wi11 not issue such certificates to this type of aircraft. 7 

These former military UH-lH and AH-1 series aircraft are unique and have a long and 

important history of service with the Army, and AAHF is the only organization in the United 

States able to operate and authorized to offer rides on these models of historic Army aircraft. 

See AAHF Petition for Renewal and Amendment of Exemption, October 26,2009, at 6-8. 

While AAHF is the only nonprofit that can provide Army UH-lH Huey and AH-1 Cobra 

educational flights to the public, interest in and demand for these flights has greatly exceeded 

expectations, and has grown tremendously each year since the FAA first granted AAHF an 

Exemption. AAHF's "Friends of the Huey and Cobra" program has been very weB received by 

air show organizers and the public. Since AAHF received its Exemption, approximately 86,050 

people have experienced an educational military flight in an authentic combat Army UH-lH 

Huey. After adding the AH-1 Cobra to the Exemption in 2009, approximately 100 people have 

experienced this exciting historical and unique military educational flight in an authentic attack 

helicopter. Over the years AAHF has provided historical educational flights to numerous 

veteran and civilian events including: opening ceremonies at the Infantry Museum at Fort 

Benning, Georgia; the Transportation Corps Aviation Reunion at Fort Eustis, Virginia; 

numerous cities where the "Vietnam Traveling WaH" was present; the 1501

h Anniversary of the 

Medal of Honor Association reunion held at Fort Knox, Kentucky; Vietnam Helicopter Pilots 

7 The FAA Rotorcraft Directorate has repeatedly refused to issue such a certificate to former military UH-1 aircraft 

due to the significant differences between the military UH-1 aircraft and Bell 205 series. See Petition for 

Reconsideration, Exhibit 3 (Letter from FAA D.A.R. Steve Saunders explaining why the UH-1 cannot be 

certificated) Docket FAA 2001-11090 (May 13, 2004). 
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Association Reunion; "Vietnam Dust-off Pilots" Reunion; Vietnam Crew Members Association 

Reunion; "Week of Eagles" reunion at Fort Campbell, Kentucky where we have been requested 

back for the past six reunions; and numerous military installations personnel and family 

activities. 8 In the 14 years of operations AAHF has attended over 230 different events with its 

ride program, historical presentations, and static displays. The public appeal towards all of our 

presentations is strong with special attention to the Huey and Cobra ride program. The 

American public clearly enjoys seeing and supports the efforts to keep these historical aircraft 

flying. 

In the majority of instances in which AAHF has offered the Huey and Cobra Ride 

Program, public demand to fly in an authentic combat Army UH-1H Huey or AH-1 Cobra has 

far exceeded the number of flight hours AAHF can provide. The public's attention to and 

support of the AAHF and its educational programs, particularly the Ride Program, has been 

outstanding and has exceeded all expectations. AAHF could not continue its operations without 

the public's support through the "Friends of the Huey and Cobra" Ride Program, which 

provides funding for aircraft maintenance and flight crew training. AAHF has a symbiotic 

relationship with the public. Any individual who participates in the Huey and Cobra Ride 

Program does so purely to experience an educational military flight in a truly unique and 

historic military aircraft. All riders are members of or join either the AAHF or "Friends of 

Huey." Their memberships help support UH-1H and AH-1 maintenance and preservation costs 

and flight crew training. Without the Ride Program, AAHF would not be able to maintain and 

8 Exhibit AAHF-1 attached hereto provides a sampling of recent letters of support and appreciation received from 

military and veterans' groups. 
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preserve the Huey and Cobra in flyable condition, and the country as a whole would lose two of 

its outstanding legacy aircraft. 

3. Safety 

AAHF takes its safety obligations very seriously. During the over 1923 flight hours 

associated with the Huey Ride Program, AAHF's UH-1H has operated with 100% maintenance 

reliability and without a single incident or accident, while the AAHF AH-1s have also 

maintained a 100% reliability during the first years of the Cobra Ride Program. 9 These are 

maintenance reliability achievements the U.S. Army did not meet during its 45-years of 

operating and maintaining the UH-1 and 35 years of operating the AH-1. This outstanding 

maintenance reliability achievement is attributable to ( 1) the highly experienced former military 

trained UH-1 and AH-1 maintenance and flight operations personnel, who are responsible for the 

"Friends of the Huey and Cobra" Ride Program, and (2) adherence to both the FAA and Army 

maintenance programs. AAHF spends an average of four hours of maintenance for every one 

hour of flight time. AAHF dedicates significant resources to each aircraft's airworthiness 

inspections and extensive component overhauls. For each UH-1H aircraft, this includes 12-18 

months of volunteer maintenance labor and approximately $175,000 for parts/components. For 

each AH-1 aircraft, this includes 18-24 months of volunteer maintenance labor and 

approximately $200,000 for parts/components. The AAHF UH-1H and AH-1 aircraft receive 

extensive complete phase inspections every 150 hours of flight with progressive frequent interim 

inspections, in accordance with AAHF's FAA-approved Maintenance Program. The AAHF UH9 Prior to the availability of public rides, when these Cobras were operated as part of AAHF's demonstration 

aircraft, they maintained 97% maintenance reliability and 1 00% public performance reliability over a period of 11 

years. 
Petition of AAHF for 

Renewal of Exemption 

Page 9 

lH and AH-1 aircraft are frequently inspected at air show sites by local FAA officials and AAHF 

has received numerous positive comments on its restoration and maintenance programs. In fact, 

on several FAA field inspections at Ride or Air Show events, the inspecting FAA official, a 

former Army aviation maintenance officer, commented on how well the aircraft were 

maintained. 

AAHF's spotless safety and operations record can be attributed to AAHF's strong 

maintenance and flight operations programs, which are managed and operated by highly 

experienced former military UH-1H and AH-1 pilots and FAA-licensed and Army-trained 

maintenance personnel. AAHF has on its staff an Army-trained Army Aviation Safety Officer 

who serves as the AAHF Independent Safety Officer. AAHF flight operations and maintenance 

personnel have a higher level of formal operational military experience on the UH-lH and AH-1 

aircraft than those of comparable civilian historic flying organizations that maintain other exempt 

military aircraft. This is because AAHF pilots and the majority of the maintenance personnel 

received their training and operational experience on the UH-1H and AH-1 through the Army's 

formal training and operational program. Further, AAHF' s safety program is fully compliant 

with both the FAA Exemption safety requirements and the Army's maintenance safety and 

operational standards for the UH-1H and AH-1. A U.S. Army liaison representative, who 

coordinates with AAHF on legacy aircraft, apprises AAHF of maintenance procedure updates, 
Petition of AAHF for 

Renewal ofExemption 

Page 10 

Army Safety of Flights (the military equivalent ofF AA ADs), and other related maintenance and 

operational information. 10 

AAHF's comprehensive two-tier safety and operations programs put the AAHF at a 

financial and competitive disadvantage as compared to commercial operators. Under the 

Exemption, AAHF must abide by more stringent weather minimums today (approximately 

double the standard VFR minimums) and more exacting PIC and SIC pilot requirements, 

proficiency flight checks, qualification and recurrent flight and ground training requirements 

above those for commercial operators. In addition, AAHF's restoration/compliance and hourly 

operating costs for these vintage former military helicopters are significantly higher than those of 

commercial operators. AAHF's safety requirements under the Exemption and adherence to the 

Army's maintenance program are far more stringent and costly than the safety standards and 

compliance requirements for commercial operators. Further, because AAHF maintains authentic 

out of production aircraft, maintenance and repair is often more time-consuming and costly than 

it is for commercial operators. In no way does AAHF have an economic advantage over 

commercial operators. 

AAHF informs the public and each passenger that its Hueys and Cobras hold 

experimental airworthiness certificates by posting signs at each site and providing printed 

notifications to individual passengers. Passengers are required to read the printed notification 

concerning the airworthiness category of these aircraft. AAHF also provides safety briefings 

1

° Further details on AAHF's safety program are available in AAHF's original exemption application and petition 

for reconsideration. See Petition for Exemption at 10-13 and Exhibits 7 & 8 (Docket FAA-2001-11090-1); Petition 

for Reconsideration at 39-43 (Docket F AA-2001-11 090). 
Petition of AAHF for 

Renewal ofExemption 

Page 11 

before each flight, and crew members are required to check that each passenger is safely seated 

with their seat belt secured. 11 

4. Public Interest 

The public's interest m AAHF's Ride Program cannot be understated. With 

overwhelming demand and support, the AAHF "Friends of the Huey and Cobra" educational 

flight program is routinely one of the most successful segments of air shows. In granting 

AAHF's initial exemption, the FAA stated that 

[P]reserving historic former U.S. military aircraft was in the public 

interest in the same manner [as] preserving historic buildings, landmarks .... 

[T]he public has shown a willingness to support the preservation and operation of 

these former U.S. military aircraft and a desire to experience flights in these 

aircraft. 

The FAA recognizes that the only way to maintain these historic former 

U.S. military aircraft in an operational status is to accept financial contributions to 

defray the high costs of maintaining these aircraft and ensuring crew operating 

experience requirements are met. In return, paying customers have the 

opportunity to experience a local flight in these historic former U.S. military 

aircraft. Without these contributions, it is reasonable to conclude that operators of 

these aircraft would not be able to raise sufficient funds to maintain the aircraft 

and provide flying experience to the public. 

The FAA notes that individuals who choose to accept a flight experience 

in these historic former U.S. military aircraft differ from the general traveling 

public. These passengers support the continued operations of these historic 

former U.S. military aircraft through substantial monetary donation .... [T]hese 

passengers are specifically seeking the experience of flying in these historic 

former U.S. military aircraft. In fact, some of the passengers were military flight 

crewmembers in these exact aircraft .... 

Exemption No. 7736. The FAA's reasoning remains true today. 

11 AAHF has previously submitted a copy of the passenger notification regarding airworthiness categories and its 

emergency procedures manual. See Petition for Renewal at 17, Docket FAA-2001-11 090 (Nov. 17, 2003); Petition 

for Exemption, Exhibit 4 at 59-99, (Docket FAA-2001-11090). 
• 

Petition of AAHF for 

Renewal of Exemption 

Page 12 

There have been no incidents or accidents in the approximate 6659 flights conducted 

under the FAA exemptions, and AAHF strictly adheres to the stringent conditions and limitations 

attached to Exemption 10012 (as well as FAA AD's and Army maintenance requirements). 

5. Federal Register Notice 

The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation respectfully submits that good cause exists for 

not publishing a summary of this petition in the Federal Register, because this requested 

amendment of an existing exemption is fully consistent with past decisions and policy of the 

FAA. 

WHEREFORE, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation requests that the FAA renew 

Exemption No. 10012, and grant such additional relief as it deems appropriate. 

Dated: January 18, 2012 

Respectfully submitted, 

John E. Gillick 

David M. Endersbee 

Zuckert Scoutt & Rasenberger, L.L.P. 

888 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 700 

Washington D.C. 20006 

Phone: (202) 298-8860 

Fax: (202) 342-0683 

Email: jegillick@zsrlaw.com 

dmendersbee@zsrlaw.com 

Counsel for Anny Aviation Heritage 

Foundation 
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Exhibit AAHF-1 

Sampling of Letters of Support and Appreciation 
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Congressional 

Medal of Honor Convention 

Celebrating the 150/h Anniversary 

September 28- October 2, 2011 

10/28/2011 

Dear ShandrJ, 

On beh14lf of the entire Louisville 2011 Ho::.t Committee, we rhank you and i.111 the Army 

Aviation HerilaRe Foundation members so very much for coming to our rescue to bring in 

the "HucY$" <lr'ld flying our Medal of Honor recipients to Frankfort and Fort Knox. The 

positive feedbnck h<~.s b~;>en tr!'mt>ndous and we simply could not have done it without you, 

your pilots .• e~nd mf)rnher~. Our go~lc; in bringing thn Medal of Honor Convention to 

Loub.viiiP. were to piOvide the recipients excellent events (.and fun) and to raise the 

community'~ <:~ware ness of the Medal of Honor and what it st<mds for honor, youth 

education, rC$ponsiblc citizenship, und scrvke. We believe we achieved the~e go3l5 th<tnk~ 

to you-truly this was .a memorable event tor everyone! Thank<; ilf:VIin, Sh;mdra, for your 

flexibility and your service. You all are true patriots! 

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~~~ BG (Ret.} Julius "Bud'' Berthold 

Ho:;t Committee Co chuirs 
June 6. 2011 

SgtMaj. (Ret'd) Shanda Elkins, Executive Vice~President 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

506 Speedway Boulevard 

Hampton, GA 30228 

Dear SgtMaj. Elkins: 

The purpose of this letter is to express my personal thanks and the thanks of the Atlanta 

Vietnam Veterans Business Association to you and to·the Army Aviation Heritage 

Foundation for your ongoing support of our annual Memorial Ceremonies to honor our faHen 

comrades from the Vietnam War. SpecificaHy, thank you for the Foundation's support of the 

2011 Memorial Ceremony to honor PFC Ted Dennis Britt, USMC, who was killed in actron in 

Vietnam on 30 March 1968. 

For many, the UH-1 ~Huet' helicopter was the symbol of the Vietnam War, and to be able to 

have a flyover by one of those magnificent aircraft during our Memorial Ceremonies Is truly 

special. I also appreciate the personal interest you take in these events and your excellent 

work as the narrator during the flyover portion of the ceremony. 

We are honored to work with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation during our Memorial 

Ceremonres and we hope to continue to do so for a long time. 

Thanks again for all you do. 

Warmest regards, 

Carl Bel! 

2011 Memorial Committee Chairman 

Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association 

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Please accept my sincerest thanks for your participation in this year's 

Sounds ot' Freedom Air Shmv Celebrating 100 Y~:·ars of?' a val Aviation. The air 

show \Vl'lS a huge sm;n::ss with thuu~and;-; ~>f visitors enjoying the flight 

dcmonstrntion:s and stalk displays. 

Your static display \Vil.S a grem addition to the air shmv and hdpt::d us 

shc·wcase the Century of Naval aviation ro our n;;ighbors in Jacksonvilk, 

Onslow County, <111d lh<: SulTOunding cities and counties. 

Thanks to your support, this year's show was a truly successful evenL 

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BEFORE THE 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Petition of 

ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE 

FOUNDATION 

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Docket F AA-2001-11090 

_T_o_Am ___ e_nd __ E_xe_m~p~ti-·o_n_N_o_._1_00_1_2_A ________ ~) 

PETITION TO AMEND EXEMPTION 

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: 

Jeffrey N. Moss 

President 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

506 Speedway Blvd. 

Hampton, GA 30228 

Phone: (770) 897-0444 

Dated: September 18, 2012 

John E. Gillick 

David M. Endersbee 

Zuckert Scoutt & Rasenberger, L.L.P. 

888 Seventeenth Street NW 

Suite 700 

Washington D.C. 20006 

Phone: (202) 298-8860 

Fax: (202) 342-0683 

Email: jegillick@zsrlaw.com 

dmendersbee@zsrlaw.com 

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EXHIBIT D 
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BEFORE THE 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASIDNGTON, D.C. 

Petition of 

ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE 

FOUNDATION 

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_T_o_Am __ e_nd_E_xe_m_,p._t_io_n_N_o_._1_00_1_2_A ____ _,) 

Docket FAA -2001-11090 

PETITION TO AMEND EXEMPTION 

On March 21, 2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Exemption No. 

10012A (the "Exemption"), permitting the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation ("AAHF") to 

continue to provide its educational exhibits and air displays in its former U.S. Army Bell UH-1H 

Huey and Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopters. AAHF respectfully requests that the FAA expeditiously 

amend the Exemption to update the aircraft included in the Exemption's scope. 

In support of this petition, AAHF states as follows: 

1. AAHF requests that the FAA remove AH-1 tail numbers N737HF and Nl97LE 

from the Exemption as they have been removed from service. In their place, AAHF's requests 

that the FAA add AH-1 tail numbers N826HF, N766HF, N233LE, and N830HF. These 

additional AH-1 helicopters will help ensure that AAHF can consistently provide living history 

flight experiences at air shows around the country while helicopters are removed for service for 

routine and annual maintenance. 

2. AAHF respectfully requests expedited processing of this amendment to enable it 

to continue to operate at upcoming air shows and events. The removal from service ofN737HF 

and Nl97LE cuts by half the number of available and authorized AH-1 s and may constrain 
Petition of AAHF tor 

Amendment of Exemption 

Page2 

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- AAHF's ability to serve airshows--and-events;-whichwould "-defeat· the important· public· interest· 

justification underlying the FAA's continued extension of AAHF's exemptions. 

3. AAHF respectfully submits that good cause exists for not publishing a summary 

of this petition in the Federal Register, because this requested amendment of an existing 

exemption is fully consistent with past decisions and policy of the FAA and is ministerial in 

nature. 

WHEREFORE, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation requests that the FAA amend 

Exemption No. 10012A as discussed more fully above, and grant such additional relief as it 

deems appropriate. 

Dated: September 18, 20 12 

Respectfully submitted, 

Counsel for Army Aviation Heritage 

Foundation 
I' 

UPDATE AAHF ACTIVTIES FOR EXEMPTION RENEWAL 2014 

The following is a brief update of statistics and information included by Petitioner 

in further support of its Petition for Renewal now submitted in November, 2013. 

1. AAHF's public flight demonstrations, ride programs, military flight re-enactments 

and educational static displays and tours continue to make U.S. Army aviation history an 

interactive learning experience. 

2. Since the last Petition for Renewal submitted in January 2012, AAHF has. 

participated in 94 events ranging from a single ship static display to its largest air show 

re-enactments, bringing the story of Army Aviation history to over 500,000 people. 

3. AAHF programs have included (1) A Vietnam War era Air Cavalry Combined 

Arms Team demonstration consisting of two Cobras, two Huey's, and other aircraft. (2) 

A Vietnam based Rescue at Dawn program with the Air Cavalry demo above, but with a 

different twist. (3) A pure air show performance by our Cobra Team consisting of two 

AH-1F Cobra's featuring precision team helicopter maneuvering. 

4. The AAHF helicopter ride programs featuring Petitioner's Hueys and Cobras 

have become increasingly popular. In 2013 alone, the AAHF has flown 6507 riders in 

the Hueys and 385 riders in the Cobras, bringing the cumulative totals to over 96,000 for 

the Huey program and over 500 for the Cobra program. 

5. Some of the AAHF highlights since its last Petition for Renewal2012 are two 

trips to the Dayton, OHair show; first trip to AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI; Thunder over 

Michigan show in Ypsilanti, MI; Homestead ARB; Winston Salem, NC; TICO Warbird 

show in Titusville, FL; Sun-n-Fun show in Lakeland, FL; two trips to Thunder in the 

Valley show in Columbus, GA; various Vietnam reunion groups; hangar tours; and many 

more smaller events throughout the Southeast. 

6. The demand for AAHF services, ride programs and demonstrations increase every 

year. 

EXHIBIT E 
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Residents ana visllors to Henry Coumy can fly 

through the sky Oct. 16 through 18. 

The Sky Soldiers Demonstration Team. a nonprofit 

Whose hOme base is Atlanta South Regional Airport 

in Ha~n. will conauct heficopter rides during the 

Good Sam3 Raly. an annual recreational vehicle 

gathering at the Allanta Motor Speedw!ly. 

Its rrost popular ride. the Vietnar!H!ra HU-1. better 

known as the 'Huey, • Is $60 per rider and lasts about 

10 rrinutes. Veterans and nilitary retirees can fly for 

$55 and active duty personnel for $50. 

"We have n'Einy veterans who come out to see these restored aircraft and I personaBy see the 

healing power of what we do through their elq)erienee, ~ Adninistrative Director Rick Welch said. 

Team members We1ch and Lead Air Frame Technician Graham Worraft said the mission of the 

nonprofit is to maintain and preserve sU!]llus Armf airuafl, such as Huey, Cobra ana Bird Dog 

heUcor;xers to let the publfc see and experience a piece of Atmy aviation history. 

"The aircraft are restored to lOOk eoctly as they did when they flew ortglnaHy,· said WorraiJ. 

He said the team merrbers even go so far as to paint the original artwork on the bodies Of the 

planes. · 

""We go predonlnantty around the air show circuft doing demonstrations, Vietnam reenactrrents 

end rides in ~ur aircraft," Wek:h said. 

The team, part of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation founded in 1997, is comprised of 

votunteers who are, Welch said, a vartety of different people with one COITI1"X)n Interest. 

~Everyone that participates in vokmteering or corring out and seeing a show or in a ride has an 

affinity for flying and aviation,' he said. 

Although the foundation primarily perfonred air shows in its beginnings. the team now focuses on 

rides for enthusiasts. 

"We can carry up to 10 passengers in o1.r Huey heliCOpters per ride, which is great for famlies 

considering most hflllcopter rides only auow about three riders: Welch said. 

The nonprofit relies solely on donations: rroney raised from rides goes beck into preserving 

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Jeny Mellick 

To 

Date: October 15, 2013 1:42:52 PM EDT 

To: Jmoss@armyav oro 

From: Donald Grant 

Wwllt\'s been over 20 years since I last flew in a UH1 H and when I saw an 

opportunity to ride again I jumped at it! My wife and 4 kids will now have a 

memory that will last a 

( lifetime .... or until they want to fly again! Thank You! 

Currahee, 1/506 Infantry 

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Date: October 13, 201312:41:16 PM EDT 

To: imoss@armyav org 

From: Lori Nance 

message: 

Loved the Hueyl My dad bought my daughter and myself a ride! 

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Date: September23, 2013 9:12:02 PM EDT 

To: lmoss@arrova-torg 

From: Sherry 

I wanted to thank you all for a great day at the Winston-Salem airshow. My son 

and I rode the Huey for the first time and It was a great experience. Thank you all 

so much for all you do and all that you have done for our country. You are the 

best and may God Bless you all. 

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 

Date: September 15,2013, 11:08:35 AM EDT 

To: lmoss@army~ 

From: Morgan Lewis 

Subject: Georgetown KY Air Show 9/14! 

Hi sky soldiers II My family and l took the helicopter ride yesterday, and had an 

absolute blast!! The crew was so nice and informative. You guys took extra 

special care of us! (We are the family with twin gi~s and you guys took out picture 

at the helicopter!). Thanks for making an ordinary day a very memorable day1 

Mega thanks, the Lewis Family 

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you did in support of General Braqy. A special thank. you for allowing ny nict·t, 

},.fe/isa and Bill Fischer to J!y wi!h)'ou. When 1 ask Meiisa.for a highlight oftbc 

uJeck the liN'!} flight was at the top. 

You look a leap q( faith to make the financial commitment to attend Oshkosh 

and then em/Jmd planning that was rm~eb more df/fim/; than it shnJtld hat•e been. 

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73rd Aviation Company (AS)(L) 

50th Anniversary Reunion 

Mr. Ed Clarlc, President and CEO 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

506 Speedway Boulevard 

Hampton, GA 30228 

Dear Mr. Clark, 

May 15,2013 

On behalf of the members of the 73ro Aviation Company (Airplane Surveillance)(Light), I 

wish to thank the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation for supporting the reunion commemorating 

the so•h anniversary of our activation. The 73<d is a unique part of the largely unrecognized fixed 

wing legacy of Army Aviation and your 0-10 Birddog painted like one of our aircraft made the 

reunion memorable for a bunch of old Birddog pilots. 

The 73ro was the first Army Aviation uni! equipped entirely with the Birddog aircraft, the 

first Birddog unit in Vietnam and the first Army Aviation unit in Vietnam to be awarded the highest 

unit award authorized in the theater at the time. Our aviators took a simple airplane and did great 

things with it. Our maintenance personnel performed miracles to keep the airplanes flyllig in spite 

of rigorous combat operations and a gready extended supply chain. 

The reunion that we held in Dothan on May 1 O"' and 11"' provided a "Welcome Home" to 

the members of the 73td that trained at Fort Rucker prior to deployment 50 years ago. We received 

a warm welcome from the Post Commander and the Mayor of Ozark, and toured several training 

facilities. The highlight of the reunion, however, was the Remembrance Ceremony conducted at 

Blackwell Field to honor our fallen. After appropriate remarks by an Army Chaplain and reading of 

the names of our departed friends, an Army bugler sounded Taps. We planned for that to be 

followed by a flyby provided by the International Birddog Association, but weather prevented them 

from getting to Ozark. Your birddog, piloted by Cliff McKeithan, did make it to Blackwell Field 

and provided us an impressive flyby to honor our departed friends. After Cliff executed a very 

smooth landing, we were able to have photos taken with your beautifully restored Birddog. Our 

members and families loved it! 

Please convey our sincete thanks to Cliff McKeithan and Jeff Zito, for taking their weekend 

to come to Blackwell Field and for the superb show they put on. They did a very professional job! 

~ 

Sincetely, 

James Ross McKimmey 

Colonel, U.S, Army Retired 

Reunion Coordinatot 

1104 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188 
Subject Another Happy Customer - Saturday's Huey ride in Marietta 

From: Jerry Mellick (ierrymelli@aof.com) 

To: 

Date: Sunday, August 4, 2013 7:13 PM 

From: "Dee Dee Rider" 

Subject: Saturday's Huey ride 

Date: August 4, 2013 5:43:46 PM EDT 

To: <jmoss@armyav.org> 

What a great experience!! My son (who hopes to become a pilot one day) and I had an amazing flight. 

Everyone was so nice. 

We hope to do it again next year or sooner if possible. 

Thank you all so much-

"' 

June 29, 2013 

Mr. Rick Welch 

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

506 Speedway Boulevard 

Hampton, GA 30228 

Dear Rick, 

As John T·has indicated before, the biggest hit of Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection's Vacation 

Bible School this year was definitely- the helicopter ride! And the patches!! 

Thanks again for making this such a successful, safe and fun outing for us all. I see that the Covington 

Newspaper wrote a really nice article about the adventure - and the Heritage Foundation got some 

really good publicity. Enclosed is a copy of the article in the event you have not seen it. 

We've also enclosed a copy of the group photo - such a great bunch of kids and adults - some 3rd and 

4~' generation participants- and we're already looking forward to next year. 

Thanks again to you, the other pilots and crew for a really great summer afternoon activity. This was 

an opportunity most of these kids will never have again- and they will never forget their Huey flight! 

Sincerely, 
.. (' 

courtesy of Jane Scott fThe Covington News 

As part of its VBS program "Sky: Everything is Possible with God,· Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection in Conyers set up helicopter rides for its students. 

VBS students get helicopter rides ' 

GABRIEL KHOULt 

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Students attending 

Vacation Bible School 

·were given a real-life history lesson Wednesday 

when a Viemam-era UHIH "Huey" helicopter 

touched down at the Covington Municipal Airport 

and flew students around 

the county. 

As part of its VBS program "Sky: Everything is 

Possible with God." Presbyterian Church of the 

Resurrection in Conyers 

set up helicopter rides for 

its students through the 

nonprofit Anny Aviation 

Heritage Foundation. 

'They all had a blast, 

1 c;an tell you that," said 

Rusty Anglin with the 

Covington Airport. 

After a brief safety lesson, the students went on 

10 to 15-minute flights up 

to Lake Varner and back to 

the airport, during which 

the pilot did some maneuvers, including a couple of 

steep turns and a negative 

G-force drop followed by 

a positive G-force rise. 

Anglin said. 

The Anny Aviation 

Heritage Foundation 

is based out of Hampton. and its Sky Soldiers 

demonstration teams do 

events around the Southeast. teaching people 

about the role of the military through "living history" lessons. 

"One thing their organization does is keep 

alive the valor and glory 

of the men who serve our 

country," said Jane Scott, 

who helped organi1.e her 

church's week of Vacation Bible School. 'The 

children get to actua!Jy 

experience what the men 

and women who serve our 

country do when they fly 

in those helicopters. 

"One of the challenges 

for srudents was to look 

outside and see God. If 

you take a look. you can 

see God all around," said 

Scott, adding that being in 

a helicopter gave srudents 

a new perspective on their 

environment and faith. 

'The sky is limitless, and 

God's grace, love and joy 

are limitless." 

The idea for the flights 

came from John Toler, a 

church member and former pilot in the Vietnam 

War. 

"His love is aviation 

and anything to do with 1 

aviation. He's kind of 

like a granddaddy to all 

of the kids. and when he 

found out that 'Sky' was 

the theme of the VBS. he 

said, 'This is my calling,'" 

Scott said. 

Toler is also a member , 

of the Army Aviation Her- · 

itage Foundation, which is 

a volunteer-<iriven group. 

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The AH-IF COBRA Attack helicopter flies over the Stuart Inlet on Thursday, and will offer rides all weekend at the 

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By Zalmmrte Do Guzm11n ialmam.deeuzman~s<:ripps.com 

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One second, you're headed 

straight into the bright blue sky. 

Then, suddenly, pilot Bruce 

Whitley makes a sharp turn and 

dives 150 mph toward a small island on the Indian River Lagoon. 

You must attack the enemy, he 

tells you. 

Your stomach tingles. 

Luckily, a few minutes and sev- eral sharp turns and dives later, 

you're back at the Stuart Air Show 

at Witham Field. 

You've just experienced a ride on the AH-lF Cobra Attack. the 

world's first attack helicopter. It is 

the centerpiece of this year's air· 

show helicopter rides, available to 

the public Saturday and Sunday. 

RIDES ALL DAY 

For the first time this year, 

the helicopter rides and the air 

show aircraft performances will 

happen simultaneously. Helicopter rides in past years were only in the morning, before 

performances began, because 

Saturday. November 2, 2013 • 

STUART AIR SHOt"J 

MEUCOPT&:R RIDES . When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 

and Sunday 

Cost: $35 to $500 

Tickets: www.stuartairshow.com 

of flight restrictions. 

This year, air show coordinators came up with a plan that has 

been signed off by the Federal 

Aviation Administration. 

By reducing parking space by 

about 10 percent, the Stuart Air 

Show has created a new flight area that gives the helicopters 

enough space to safely take off 

while not being too close to the 

performances, said air show vice 

president and military coordinator Don McGlynn. 

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The helicopters fly east, 

toward the Intracoastal 

and beach, while the aircraft performances con- tinue to be in the west side· 

of the field. 

"Parking isn't really · affected because we usu- ally have leftover parking 

anyway," McGlynn said. 

"Having these helicopter 

rides throughout the show 

is something we've been 

wanting for years." 

THE ATTACK 

HELICOPTER 

The AH-1F Cobra At· 

tack made its first ap,pear- ance -in the early 1960s 

during the Vietnam War, 

when Army soldiers real· 

ized their unarmed Huey 

helicopters were vulner• 

able against ground fire 

from enemy troops. 

The soldiers began us- ing the Cobra as an es- cort helicopter. Armed 

with multiple machine 

guns and rocket mounts, 

its main mission was to 

destroy the enemy. 

"My favorite thing about 

it? The force. What it stood 

for," said. Whitley, a "sky 

soldier" with the Army 

Aviation Heritage Foun· 

dation, a group of veteran 

pilots that perform flight 

demonstrations at various 

events across the country. 

A Jog book and old 

photo in the Cobra shows 

Whitley, 58, first flew the 

helicopter during the Gulf 

War.· 

The 1967 Cobra at this 

year's event h'as a canon capable of firing up to 

750 rounds per minute, and can fly about 220 mph. 

But for rides that start 

at $300, guests will get a .. nonviolent, not-too-fast 

demonstration on the 

two-seater. The exhila· 

rating ride isn't for the 

faint of heart. 

FAMILY FRIENDLY 

RIDES 

For something a bit more family friendly, the 

air show offers rides on two other choppers. 

The Vietnam War's 

iconic helicopter - the 

Huey, or UH·1H - will 

carry up to about five passengers per ride. 

The Huey was intro· 

duced in the 1950s as a utility and evacuation helicopter. Rides on it start at $75. T~ most leisurely and 

economic ride of all is on 

1 the R-44 Robinson, flown 

In the event by Cloud 9 

Helicopters of West Palm 

Beach. A ride costs $35. 

All helicopter rides will 

be available for purchase 

online and at a tent near the air show's battle re· enactment. 

The Stuart News 

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