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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 

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# * * To Renew Exemption No. 10012 ,,. 

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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 ofExemption 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 ArmyAviation Heritage Foundation
Dated: November

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In re Petition of 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 

# * * To Renew Exemption No. 10012 

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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. I0012 bythe Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA''). This Exemption, which has been in existence for approximately twelve years and continuously renewed without interruption, provides certain reliefto 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 ofthe 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. 1 

### The AAHF respectfully requests that this Exemption be renewed and extended for a period ofanother two years, in the same fashion as the FAA has repeatedly allowed (without interruption) overthe years. In support ofthis Petition for Renewal,

1The petition for the renewal ofthis Exemption is requested as to all ofthe 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 ofExemption ofNo. I0012 was dated January I8, 2012 (attached hereto as Exhibit "C") and resulted in No. I00 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. 10012A and 10012B, as well as the 2012 Petitions (including attachments thereto) in support ofsame, 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 RegisterNotice-all ofwhich are now specifically incorporated byreference 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 ofits renewals. To the extent that additional supporting documentation and information has been generated since the last renewal ofthis Exemption, such materials are attached hereto as Exhibit "E".

· During the process ofrepeated petitioning and issuance ofthis Exemption and renewals thereofover the years, the FAA has detennined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary ofthe 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 ofthe existing Exemption is fully consistent with past decisions and policy ofthe FAA. Ifthe FAA should want any further information ormaterials in regard to this Petition for Renewal ofExemption, Petitioner asks that the FAA provide notification of

2 It is essential to the financial well-being ofthe 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 orhire 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 maybe desired bythe FAA. Finally, the Petitionerrespectfully requests that the FAA consider this Petition without delay and issue a Renewal as far in advance as possiblebefore the current expiration date ofMarch 31, 2014. Petitioner makes this request in lightofthe fact that its budget process, financial well-being, preparation for the air show season and other vital concerns ofthe Petitioner can be greatly affected ifit 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 reliefas maybe appropriate in these premises.

Dated: November

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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 ofTransportation Federal Aviation Administration November 8, 2012 ExemptionNo. 10012B 800 Independence Ave

.. S.W. Washington. D.C. 20591

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2001-11090

John 

### E. Gillick, Esq. Counsel for 

### AnnyAviation Heritage Foundation Zuckert Scoutt & Rasenberger, LLP 888 Seventeenth Street, NW., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 Dear Mr. Gillick: This letteris to inform you thatwehave granted yourpetitionto amend ExemptionNo. 10012, as amended. It explainsthe basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists the conditions and limitations. The Basis for Our Decision 

### By letter dated September 18, 2012, youpetitioned theFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofArmy Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) for an amendment to Exemption No. 10012, as amended. Thatexemption 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 thepurpose ofcarryingpassengers for compensation orhire on local flights for educational andhistorical purposes. The exemptionis amended peryour request to include AH- Is N826HF, N766HF, N233LE, N830HF andremove ('N737HF and Nl97LE from the list onyour exemption. 

### In yourpetition, you indicate that there has beenno change 

### in the conditions and reasons relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption. The Fl\A has determined that good cause exists for notpublishing a summaryofthe petition in the Federal Rerzister because therequested amendment to the exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting onthis petition would be detrimental to AAHF.

AFS-12-552-E 

# EXHIBIT AOurDecision TheFAA has determined thatthejustification for the issuance ofExemptionNo. l0012, as amended, remains valid with respect to this exemptionand is inthe public interest. Therefore, underthe authorizy provided by 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAAAdministrator has delegated to me, I grant yourpetition, subject to thefollowing 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 mustmaintain 

### 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 inspectionprogram thatmeets therequirements of 

### § 9L409(a) and (b), and c. Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 military technical manuals 3. Thepilot in command (PIC) for the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-l must: a. Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate with a rotorcraft helicopterrating; b. Have completed v.-'ithin theprevious 12 calendarmonths, AAHF's PIC qualification and recurrent flight and ground training program inthe Bell UH-1 and/orBell AH-1; c. Have completed withinthe previous 12 calendarmonths, AAHF's PIC profiCiency check inthe Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1; d. Have at least a total of: 2

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I I I I 1: 2,500 hours ofaeronautical flight experience, 1,000 hours ofaeronautical flight experience inhelicopters, and 25 hotrrS 

### inthe Bell UH-l and/or Bell AH-1, n. 1,000hours ofaeronautical flight experience, 200 hours ofaeronautical flight experience inhelicopters, and 100 hours and 50 takeoffs and 50 landings inthe Bell lJH-l and/orBell AH-1. e. Have accomplished within the previous 90 days, three takeoffs andthree landingsto 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-1or ifthe pilothas allowed his/hertakeoffand landing currency to lapse intheBell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1, the takeoffand landing currency may not be accomplished during passenger-carryingoperations. 4. AAHF must develop and maintain a written Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-l qualification and recurrent ground training program for its PIC inthe Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 that covers thetraining subjects listed below. Each PIC inthe BelllJH-1 and Bell AH-lmust receive the following training within the previous 12**cal<~ndar** months and be found to be competent and proficientinthese areas priorto serving in a PIC position in the Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1: REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS 

### a General informationand description ofthe 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 LEmergency procedures, including (i) Instruction 

### in emergency assignments andprocedures, including coordination among crewmembers (ii) Individual instructioninthe location, function, and operation ofemergency equipment, including A. First aid equipment and its properuse; and B. Portable fire extinguishers, with emphasisonthetype ofextinguisherto beused on different classes offires; (iii) Instructioninthehandling ofemergencv situations, including A. Fire inflight oronthe surface and smoke control procedures with emphasis on electrical equipment andrelated circuitbreakers 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 intype 5. AAHFmust develop and maintain a written Bell UH-l and Bell AH-lqualificationand recurrent flight training programfor its PIC inthe Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 that covers the areas ofoperations andtasks, as listed 

### inthe following table oftraining tasks. Each PIC inthe Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 must successfully accomplish this training before being assigned PIC responsibilities and duties. EachPIC inthe Bell UH-1 and Bell AH-1 mustreceive and successfully accomplishthe following training¥tithin the previous 12 calendarmonths and be found to be competent and proficient in these areas prior to serving in a PIC position in the Bell UH-1 orBell i\H-1: 

### I RE UIRED TRAINING TASKS: j a. PreflightPreparation 

# I (i) Aircraft exam (oral or\Vritten) 

### j (ii) Aircraft performance & limitations (oral orwritten) 

## j b. Ground Operations 

# I (i) Preflight inspection

, (ii) Cockpitresource management (iii) Powerplant startprocedures (iv) HoverTaxiing (v Pre-takeoffchecks c. Takeoffs & Departures (i) Normal & crosswind takeoffs (ii) Powerplantfailure (iii) Rejected takeoffs ' d. In-flight Maneuvers (i) Steepturns (ii) Powerplantfaihrre iii) S ecific flight characteristics
1 e. Landings & Approaches to Landing (i) Normal 

### & crosswind approaches 

### & landing (ii) SteepApproaches (iii) Rejected landing (iv) Autorotations 

# If. Normal & Abnormal Procedures (i) Powerplant (ii) Fuel system (iii)Electrical system • (iv) Hydraulic system 

## j (v) Environmental system (as apPropriate and ifequipped) 4(vi) Fire detection & extinguishing system (vii)Navigation & avionics system (viii) Automaticflight control**syste~** electronic flight instrument system, & related systems (as appropriate and ifequipped) (ix)Flight Control System (x) Anti-ice & de-ice System (xi Aircraft & rsonal emergency g. EmergencyProcedures (i) In-flight fire & smokeremoval (ii) Emergency descent (iii) Ditching (iv) EmergencyEvacuation 1h. Postflight Procedures 

### j (i) After landing procedures 1 (ii) Parking and securing aircraft

6. AAHFmaynot use 

## apilotnor may anypilot serve as a pilot in anyaircraft unless, since the beginning ofthe 12th calendar month before that service, that pilot haspassed a. competencycheck given bythe FAAoran authorized check pilotinthat aircraft to determine thepilot's competence inpractical skills and techniques inthe appropriate aircraft. The competencycheck\¥ill consistofthe appropriate maneuvers and procedures currentlyrequired for the original issuance ofthe commercial pilotcertificate. TheFAA's AtlantaFlight Standards District Office (FSDO) will determinewhat maneuvers and · · procedures are critical, such as preflight**preparatio~** ground operations, takeoffs and departures, andnormal procedures, etc., and maneuvers and procedures that may be unsafe for a particularaircraft. 7. Recurrentflight trainingfor pilots must include, atleast, flight training inthe maneuvers and procedures inthis exemption. However, satisfactory completion ofthe checkrequired by this exemption withinthe preceding 12 calendarmonths may be substituted for recurrent flight training. 8. ..t\AHF must documentandrecord all ground and flight training and/or testing required by this grant ofexemption in a manner acceptable to theFA.<\'s Atlanta FSDO. Tbat documentation and records must contain the following information:

a Dateofeach training session; b. Date ofeachtesting session; c. The amount oftime ofeach session ofground and flight training given; d. The amount oftime ofeach session ofground and flight testing given; e. Location where each session ofground and flight training was given; 

### 5f. Location where each session ofground andflight testing was given; g. The aircraft identification number in which each flight training session was received; h. The aircraft identificationnumber in whicheach**~ight** testing session was received; 1. The name and certificate number ofthe pilot who provided each session oftraining; J. The name and certificate number ofthepilotwho provided each session oftesting; k. The signature andprinted name ofthe pilot who received the training. That pilot's signature will serve as a verification ofhavingreceived each session of**training~** and 

### l. The signature and printed nam.e ofthe pilot who received the testing. Thatpilot's signature 

### will serve as a verification ofhaving received each session oftesting. 9. Wnen requested, the AA.HF's pilot qualification and recurrent ground- and night-training programs and/orrecords iisted in these conditions andlimitations must be made available to the Atlanta FSDO, 1701 ColumbiaAvenue, College Park, GA 30336, 404-305-7200. 10. AAHF must havethe services ofan FAI\-certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic or an appropriately ratedrepair station available at all stopovers to perform all required maintenance inspections andrepairs. 11. AA.HF will maintain the following information and records and will makethose records available for reviewtothe F.I\A whenrequested:

a. The name ofeach pilot crevm1emberAAHF authorizesto conduct 11ight operations in its aircraft underthe terms ofthis exemption; b. Copies ofeach PIC's and second in commands (SIC's) pilot certificate, medical certificate, qualifications, and initial and recmrent training andtesting documentation to comply with the conditions and limitations ofthis exemption; and c. Records ofmaintenanceperformed 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 underthis exemption, AAill' will informthatpersonthat its aircraft hold only an experimental ainvorthiness certificate, the significance ofthe airworthiness certificate as compared to a standard airworthiness certificate, and that theFAA has authorized this t1ight under a grant ofexemption from the requirements of§§ 91.315, 91.319, 119.5(g), and 119.21(a). The explanation ofthe significance ofanexperimental 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 theplli-pose ofexhibition w-hen the aircraft is intended onlyfor exhibition ofthe aircraft's flight 

### 6capabilities, perfonnance, orunusual characteristics at airshows, motionpicture, television, and similarproductions and the maintenance ofexhibition flight proficiency, including (forpersons exhibiting the aircraft) flying to and from such airshows and productions. b. Standard category airworthiness certificates are issued for an aircraft whenthe FAAfmdsthe1. Aircraft has been built andmaintained in accordance with that aircraft's type certification standards as established by the FA..A; and
u. Aircraft's inspection and maintenancerequirements are in compliance\\rith the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. 13. AAHF must notifY the Atlanta FSDO 

### "Within 24 hours ofany ofthe following occurrences bywrittenreport, by electronic mail, orby facsimile:

a. Eachin-flight fire in any system orareathat requires activation ofany fire suppression system or discharge ofa portable fire e:x."tinguisher; b. Eachexhaust systemcomponent failure that causes damage to any engine, structure, cowling, or components; c. Each airplane component or system that causes, during flight, accumulation or circulation ofnoxious fumes, smoke, orvaporin any portion ofthe cabin or crew area; d. Exceptfor training, each occurrence ofengine shutdown and thereason for such shutdown orfeathering; e. Anylanding gear system orcomponent failures ormalfunctions; f Eachaircraft structure that requires majorrepair due to damage, defonnation, or corrosion, and the method ofrepair; g. Eachfailure ormalfunction, ofthe fuel system, tanks, pumps, orvalves; h. Each malfunction, failure, ordefect in any system or componentthatrequires taking emergency action ofanytype during the course ofany flight; or I. Forthe purpose ofthis section, "during flight" means theperiodfrom the moment the aircraft leaves the surface ofthe earth on takeoffuntil ittouches dovm on landing. 14. All flight operations mustbe conducted:
a. At a minimum operating altitude ofnot less than 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL); b. Betweenthe hours ofofficial sunrise and sunset, as estabHshed in the American Air Almanac, as converted to local time; 

### 7c. Within a 25-statute-nrileradius ofthe departure airport 

### vvith landings onlypermitted at the departure airport; d. With a minimum flight visibility ofnotlessthan 3 statute miles and a minimum ceiling ofnot less than 1,500 feet AGL; e. Thelanding zone (LZ) manager (who mustbe a certificatedhelicopterpilot) 

### ·will continuallymonitor current and forecast weather conditions using FAA approved sources and local observations to ensure that the actual and forecast weather remains above the requirements ofthis paragraph; f. Priorto conducting operations out ofsight ofthe airport, the 

### LZ Manager 

### v..ill identifY andbriefpilots as to the location ofalternate landing sites tobe used in the event ofunforecast weatherconditions; g. Pilots conducting operationsunderthe terms ofthis exemption 

### v..ill be required to land 

### atthe nearest alternate 

### LZ or any suitable landing site ifthe weather deteriorates belowthe minimumsprescribed 

### inthis paragraph; h. Passenger-carrying operations for compensationmaybe conducted at distances greater than 25 statute miles ofthe departure airport up to 50 statute miles with concurrence ofthe FAAFSDO having geographic responsibility for the aviation event. Forsuchflights, landings are onlypermitted at the departure airport. The operatormustprovide information pertaining to the proposed route offlight, which will avoid densely populated areas orcongested 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 arenot bound bytherestriction regardingthe avoidance ofdensely populated areas or congested airways; 1. Forpassenger-carrying flights greaterthan 25 statute miles from the departure airport andup to 50 statute miles, the PIC must obtain weatherreports and forecasts priorto flight and valid for the duration ofthe proposed operation that indicate thatthe weatherwould be no less than 5 statute miles visibility and cloud ceilings no less than 2,000 feet AGL. Passenger-carrying operations shall be terminated ifceiling and visibility become less than the minimumrequired bythese conditions and limitations. Weatherforecasts listing discriminators such asprobability (PROB), becoming (BECOMG) or temporarily (TEMPO) shall be limiting; and 

### j. The aircraft may onlybe operated from an airportthat has a fire station orfirefighting services available orwithin close proximity ofthe airport. 

### 15. Nopersons other than

### the assigned flightcrewmembers may 

### be permitted onthepilot station ofthe aircraft during flight operations. 16. All operationsmust carryno more than the maximum number ofpassengers permittedby the airplane's weight and balance limitations and number ofapproved seats in the airplane. 817. All aircraftmusthave the equipment listed in 

### §§ 91.205(b) and 91.207, and that equipmentmust be inan operable conditionduringthe flight. 18. AAHF musthold and continueto hold a determination from theU.S. Internal Revenue Servicethat itis a§ 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organization under 

### §§ 509(a)(l) and 170(b)(l)(A)(vi) ofthe Internal Revenue Code. 

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19. AAHF mustnotifythe Atlanta FSDO at least 5 working days (Mondays through Fridays) before conducting anyPIC or SIC initial orrecurrent qualificationtraining and any PIC or SIC initial orrecurrent proficiency checks required to be conducted underthe terms ofthis · grant ofexemption. 20. No later than 72 hours prior to commencing flight operations under the terms ofthis grant ofexemption, AAHF must notify thejurisdictional FAAFSDO where it intends to conduct the flight operations and shall provide a copyofthis exemption to that jurisdictional FAAFSDO. 21. The PIC is prohibited from performing aerobatic flight whilepassengers are onboard the aircraft. 22_ Forall aircraft subjectto this exemption, flight within 500 feet ofanother aircraft (i.e., formation flying)isprohibited. 23. Priorto flight, the PIC must ensure that a passenger briefing meeting the scope and content of§ 135.1 I 7 has beenprovided to the passenger(s). 24. Nopersons otherthan the assigned flight crev .. members may be permittedto manipulate the flight controls during flight operations.;- 25. AAHF must develop a continuous analysis and managementprogram for all aircraft subject to this exeinption that ensures compliance with its inspection program, training program, and conditions a..n.d limitations ofthis exemption. Failure to complywith any ofthe conditions and limitations ofthis grant ofexemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension orrevocation ofthis exemption. 

### The Effect ofOur Decision The tennination date ofExemption No. 10012, as amended. remains March 31, 2014 Ut!less sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely, /,.-· ",; .·..........,.,.,...,,,..
Hichael J. Zenkovick Acti..Tlg Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service 10US Department ofTransportation FederalAviation 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 DearMr. 

### Gillick: This letter is to inform you that we have granted yourrequest for extension. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, lists the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, and includes the expiration date for the exemption. TheBasis for our Decision On January 18,2012, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfof 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 orhire on local flights for educational and historical purposes. In yourpetition, 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 ofthe petition in the Federal Registerbecause the requested extension ofthe 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 ofExemption 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 ofthe safety-related aspects ofthe 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 notbased on specific regulations but are the FAA's means ofensuring an equivalent level ofsafety. 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 ofthe numbered limitations and is no longer assigned a limitation number. The text ofthat statement remains unchanged: Failure to comply with any ofthe conditions and limitations ofthis grant ofexemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension orrevocation ofthis exemption. Limitation No. 21 has been added to ensure that the intent ofthe exemption is clear. Passengers wishing to experience aerobatics can obtain rides in aircraft type certificated for aerobatics. The LHFE exemptions are designed to providefor experiences not otherwise available to the public. Therefore, this limitation will be added to all LHFE exemptions in order to clarify the intent ofthe 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 clearunderstanding ofthis restriction. This limitation will be added to all LHFE exemptions to clarify the intent ofthe exemptions. Limitation No. 23 requires a preflightbriefing but permits a crewmemberotherthan the pilot in command (PIC) 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. LimitationNo. 24 is added to clarify the issue ofmanipulating the flight controls. The LHFE exemptions have neverpermitted the passengers to manipulate the flight controls. Only trained crewmembers may manipulate the flight controls. This clarification will be added to all LHFE exemptions.,,,

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 ofthis exemption. This requirement will be added to all LHFE exemptions. The FAA has determined that thejustification for the issuance ofExemption 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 Administratorhas delegated to me, I grant yourpetition, 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 calendarmonths, AAHF's PIC qualification and recurrent flight and ground training program in the Bell UH-1 and/orBell AH-1; c. Have completed within the previous 12 calendarmonths, AAHF's PIC proficiency check in the Bell UH-1 and/orBell AH-1; 

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### d. Have at least a total of: 1. 

### 2,500 hours ofaeronautical flight experience, 1,000 hours ofaeronautical flight experience in helicopters, and 25 hours in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1, 4



### n. 1,000 hours ofaeronautical flight experience, 200 hours ofaeronautical 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/orBell AH-1. Forinitial PIC qualification in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1or ifthe pilot has allowed his/her takeoffand landing currency to lapse in the Bell UH-1 and/or Bell AH-1, the takeoffand 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 calendarmonths 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 ofthe 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 ofemergency equipment, including A. 

### First aid equipment and its proper use; and B. Portable fire extinguishers, with emphasis on the type ofextinguisher to be used on different classes offires; (iii) Instruction in the handling ofemergency situations, including A. 

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

### 5 electrical equipment and related circuit breakers found in cabin areas; and B. 

### Illness, injury, orother 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 ofoperations and tasks, as listed in the following table oftraining 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 BellAH1mustreceive and successfully accomplish the following training within the previous 12 calendarmonths and be found to be competent and profident in these areas prior to serving in a PIC position in the Bell UH-1 orBell AH-1: REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS: a. Preflight Preparation (i) Aircraft exam (oral orwritten) (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-takeoffchecks 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 system6 

### (v) Environmental system (as appropriate and ifequipped) (vi) Fire detection & 

### extinguishing system (vii) Navigation & 

### avionics system (viii) Automatic flight control system, electronic flight instrument system, & 

### related systems (as appropriate and ifequipped) (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 ofthe 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 ofthe appropriate maneuvers and procedures currently required for the original issuance ofthe 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 ofthe 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 ofexemption in a manner acceptable to the FAA's Atlanta FSDO. That documentation and records must contain the fo11owing information:

a. Date ofeach training session. b. Date ofeach testing session. c. The amount oftime ofeach session ofground and flight training given. d. The amount oftime ofeach session ofground and flight testing given. e. Location where each session ofground and flight training was given.

### f. Location where each session ofground and flight testing was given. g. The aircraft identification number in which each flight training session was received. h. The aircraft identification numberin which each flight testing session was received. 1. 

### The name and certificate number ofthe pilot who provided each session oftraining. J. The name and certificate number ofthe pilot who provided each session oftesting. 

### k. The signature and printed name ofthe pilot who received the training. That pilot's signature will serve as a verification ofhaving received each session oftraining. 

### I. The signature and printed name ofthe pilot who received the testing. Thatpilot's signature will serve as a verification ofhaving received each session oftesting. 

### 7

9. When requested, the AAHF's pilot qualification and recurrent ground- and flight-training programs and/orrecords listed in these conditions and limitations must bemade available to the Atlanta FSDO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30336,404-305-7200. I0. AAHF must have the services ofan 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 ofeach pilot crewmemberAAHF authorizes to conduct flight operations in its aircraft under the terms ofthis exemption; b. Copies ofeach 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 ofthis exemption; and c. Records ofmaintenanceperformed 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 ofthe airworthiness certificate as compared to a standard airworthiness certificate; and that the FAA has authorized this flight under a grant ofexemption from the requirements of§§ 91.315, 91.319, 119.5(g), and 119.21(a). The explanation ofthe significance ofan 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 ofexhibition when the aircraft is intended only for exhibition ofthe aircraft's flight

### capabilities, performance, orunusual characteristics at airshows, motion picture, television, and similarproductions and the maintenance ofexhibition flight proficiency, including (for persons exhibiting the aircraft) flying to and from such airshows and productions. 8



### 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 ofany ofthe following occurrences by written report, by electronic mail, or by facsimile:

. a. Each in-flight fire in any system or area that requires activation ofany fire suppression system or discharge ofa 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 ofnoxious fumes, smoke, or vapor in any portion ofthe cabin orcrew area. d. Except for training, each occurrence ofengine shutdown and the reason for such shutdown orfeathering. e. Any landing gear system orcomponent failures ormalfunctions. 

### f. Each aircraft structure that requires majorrepair due to damage, deformation, or corrosion, and the method ofrepair. g. Each failure ormalfunction, ofthe fuel system, tanks, pumps, orvalves. h. Each malfunction, failure, or defect in any system orcomponent that requires taking emergency action ofany type during the course ofany flight. 1. 

### Forthe purpose ofthis section, "during flight" means the period from the moment the aircraft leaves the surface ofthe earth on takeoffuntil it touches down on landing. 14. All flight operations mustbe conducted: a. At a minimum operating altitude ofnot less than I,000 feet above ground level (AGL); b. Between the hours ofofficial sunrise and sunset, as established in the American Air Almanac, as converted to local time;

### c. Within a 25-statute-mile radius ofthe departure airport with landings only permitted at the departure airport; d. With a minimum flight visibility ofnot less than 3 statute miles and a minimum ceiling ofnot less than 1,500 feet AGL; e. The LZ manager (who must be a certificated helicopterpilot) will continually monitor current and forecast weather conditions using FAA approved sources and his/her local observations to ensure that the actual and forecast weatherremains above the requirements ofthis paragraph. 9



### f. Prior to conducting operations out ofsight ofthe airport, the LZ Manager will identify and briefpilots as to the location ofalternate landing sites to be used in the event ofunforecast weather conditions. g. Pilots conducting operations under the terms ofthis exemption will berequired to land at the nearest alternate LZ or any suitable landing site ifthe 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 ofthe departure airport up to 50 statute miles with concurrence ofthe FAA FSDO having geographic responsibility for the aviation event. For such flights, landings are only permitted at the departure airport. The operatormustprovide information pertaining to the proposed route offlight, which will avoid densely populated areas orcongested 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 ofdensely populated areas orcongested atrways; 1. 

### Forpassenger-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 ofthe 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) ortemporarily (TEMPO) shall be limiting; and J. The aircraft may only be operated from an airport that has a fire station orfirefighting services available or within close proximity ofthe airport. 15. No persons other than the assigned flight crewmembers may bepermitted onthe pilot station ofthe aircraft during flight operations. 16. All operations must carry no more than the maximum number ofpassengers permitted by the airplane's weight and balance limitations and number ofapproved 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) ofthe Internal Revenue Code. 10

19. AAHF must notify the Atlanta FSDO at least 5 working days (Mondays through Fridays) before conducting any PIC or SIC initial orrecurrent qualification training and any PIC or SIC initial orrecurrent proficiency checks required to be conducted under the terms of this grant ofexemption. 20. No laterthan 72 hours prior to commencing flight operations underthe terms ofthis grant ofexemption, AAHF must notify thejurisdictional FAA FSDO where it intends to conduct the flight operations and shall provide a copy ofthis 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 ofanother 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. Nopersons 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 ofthis exemption. Failure to comply with any ofthe conditions and limitations ofthis grant ofexemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension orrevocation ofthis exemption.



### The Effect ofOurDecision Our decision extends the termination date ofExemption No. 10012, as amended, to March 31, 2014 unless sooner superseded orrescinded.Sincerely, 

### Is/ John W. McGraw Acting Director, Flight Standards

Service 11

### BEFORE THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C.



### Petition of ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION ) ) ) ) ) 

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### 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.

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### 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 oftwo years. AAHF also incorporates by reference evidentiary information previously submitted in this docket, including letters ofsupport from civic and military organizations. In support ofthis petition, AAHF states as follows:

1 The renewal ofExemption 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).Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption Page2

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 ofcivilian 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 ofAmerican 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 inbringing the Army and Army Aviation history to life for Americans and preserving it for future generations. Without AAHF's

2 AAHF submitted proofofits 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 ofoperational 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.

### Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption Page 3 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 ofthe military and fostering ofpatriotism. 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 ofthe 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 itselfhas utilized AAHF's Cobra Demonstration Team in its nationwide recruiting drive.

### Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption Page4

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 ofthe 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 ofuniversal 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 maybenefit from the experiences and sacrifices ofour veterans and appreciate the contributions ofmilitary aviation technologies. AAHF's important operations are supported entirely bydonations and volunteers. Due to the wide range ofaircraft that AAHF maintains, donators may designate to which historic Army

6 This program was referred to as "Friends ofthe Huey" until 2010, when the FAA approved AAHF's request to include AH-1 Cobra helicopters in its ride program.

### Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption Page 5

aircraft their donations should go. AAHF's outreach organization for its former U.S. Army UH1



### H Huey and AH-1 Cobra helicopters, "Friends ofthe Huey and Cobra," has been instrumental in the preservation ofthese aircraft. The "Friends ofthe 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 thatjoin either AAHF or "Friends ofthe 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 ofthese historical former military aircraft in their Army livery and configurations, and flown bymilitary veterans in their authentic period flight gear. 2. Reasons for Exemption 

### AAHF requests renewal ofits 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 byjoining 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

### Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption Page 6

aircraft eligible to receive a Standard Transport Category Airworthiness Certificate and the FAA wi11 not issue such certificates to this type ofaircraft.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 ofhistoric Army aircraft. 

### See AAHF Petition for Renewal and Amendment ofExemption, 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 ofthe 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 1501h 

### Anniversary ofthe Medal ofHonor 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).

### Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption Page 7

Association Reunion; "Vietnam Dust-offPilots" Reunion; Vietnam Crew Members Association Reunion; "Week ofEagles" 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 ofoperations AAHF has attended over 230 different events with its ride program, historical presentations, and static displays. The public appeal towards all ofour 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 orjoin 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 ofrecent letters ofsupport and appreciation received from military and veterans' groups.

### Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption Page 8

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 ofthe Huey and Cobra" Ride Program, and (2) adherence to both the FAA and Army maintenance programs. AAHF spends an average of four hours ofmaintenance 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 ofvolunteer 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 offlight 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 100% public performance reliability over a period of 11 years.

### Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption 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 staffan Army-trained Army Aviation Safety Officer who serves as the AAHF Independent Safety Officer. AAHF flight operations and maintenance personnel have a higher level offormal operational military experience on the UH-lH and AH-1 aircraft than those ofcomparable civilian historic flying organizations that maintain other exempt military aircraft. This is because AAHF pilots and the majority ofthe 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 ofmaintenance procedure updates,

### Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption Page 10 Army Safety ofFlights (the military equivalent ofF AA ADs), and otherrelated 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 significantlyhigher 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 ofproduction 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 FAA-2001-11090).

### Petition ofAAHF 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, itis 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 ofthe passengers were military flight crewmembers in these exact aircraft

.... Exemption No. 7736. The FAA'sreasoning remains true today.

11 AAHF has previously submitted a copy ofthe passenger notification regarding airworthiness categories and its emergency procedures manual. See Petition for Renewal at 17, Docket FAA-2001-11090 (Nov. 17, 2003); Petition for Exemption, Exhibit 4 at 59-99, (Docket FAA-2001-11090).

### • Petition ofAAHF for Renewal ofExemption 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 reliefas 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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10/28/2011 Dear ShandrJ, On beh14lf ofthe 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$" <lr'ld flying our Medal of Honor recipients to Frankfort and Fort Knox. The positive feedbnck**h<~.s b~;>en**  tr!'mt>ndous and we simply could not have done itwithout you, your pilots.•**e~nd mf)rnher~.**  Our**go~lc;** in bringing thn Medal of Honor Convention to Loub.viiiP. were to piOvide the recipients excellent events (.and fun) and to raise the**community'~ <:~ware** ness of the Medal of Honor and what it st<mds for honor, youth education, rC$ponsiblc citizenship, und 

### scrvke. We believe we achieved**the~e** go3l5**th<tnk~** to you-truly this was 

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### Hampton, GA 30228 Dear SgtMaj. Elkins: The purpose of this letter is to express

### my personal thanks andthe thanks

### oftheAtlanta 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 youforthe Foundation's support ofthe 2011 Memorial Ceremony to honor PFC Ted Dennis Britt, USMC, who was killed in actron in Vietnam 

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### 30 March 1968. For 

### many, the UH-1**~Huet'** helicopter was the symbol ofthe VietnamWar, and to be able to have a flyover 

### by one ofthose 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 theflyover portion ofthe 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 

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### and hdpt::d us shc·wcase the Century ofNaval aviation ro our n;;ighbors in Jacksonvilk, 

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

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### BEFORE THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C.

Petition of ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION 

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### PETITION TO AMEND EXEMPTION

Communications withrespect to this document should be sent to:

Jeffrey N. Moss President Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 506 SpeedwayBlvd. 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 StreetNW 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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### BEFORE THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASIDNGTON, D.C.

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### 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 Cobrahelicopters. AAHF respectfully requests that the FAA expeditiously amend the Exemptionto update the aircraft included inthe Exemption's scope. In support ofthis 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 ofthis 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

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

justificationunderlying the FAA's continued extension ofAAHF'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 ofthe 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 FoundationI' 

### UPDATE AAHF ACTIVTIES FOREXEMPTION RENEWAL 2014

The following is a briefupdate ofstatistics and information included by Petitioner in further support ofits 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 ofArmy Aviation history to over 500,000 people. 3. AAHF programs have included (1) A Vietnam War era Air Cavalry Combined Arms Team demonstration consisting oftwo 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 showperformance by our Cobra Team consisting oftwo 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 inthe Cobras, bringing the cumulative totals to over 96,000 for the Huey program and over 500 for the Cobra program. 5. Some ofthe 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.



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# COMo-· 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 atthe 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 ofwhatwe do through their elq)erienee,**~** Adninistrative Director RickWelch said. Team members We1ch and Lead AirFrame Technician Graham Worraft said the mission ofthe nonprofit is to maintain and preserve sU!]llus Armfairuafl, such as Huey, Cobra ana Bird Dog heUcor;xers to let the publfc see and experience a piece ofAtmy 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 faras to paintthe original artwork on the bodies Of the planes. · ""We go predonlnantty around the airshow circuft doing demonstrations, Vietnam reenactrrents end rides in**~ur**aircraft," Wek:h said. The team, part oftheArmy Aviation Heritage Foundation founded in 1997, is comprised of votunteers who are, Welch said, a vartety ofdifferent people with one COITI1"X)n Interest.**~Everyone** that participates in vokmteering or corring out and seeing a show orin a ride has an affinity for flying and aviation,' he said. Although the foundation primarily perfonred airshows in its beginnings. the team now focuses on rides forenthusiasts. "We can carry upto 10 passengers in o1.r Huey heliCOpters per ride, which is great forfamlies 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 niHtary helicopters. lnfofl'OOtion: www.al'mjav.org.

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RECENT COMMEmS BY HAPPY RIDERS Jeny Mellick To Date: October 15, 2013 1:42:52 PM EDT To: Jmoss@armyav oro From: Donald Grant Wwllt\'s been over20 years since I last flew in a UH1 H and when I saw an opportunity to ride again Ijumped at it! My wife and 4 kids will now have a memory that will last a ( lifetime

....or until they wantto fly again! Thank You! Currahee, 1/506 Infantry ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: October 13, 201312:41:16 PM EDT To: imoss@armyavorg From: Lori Nance message: Loved the Hueyl My dad bought my daughter and myself a ride! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 Itwas 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 soldiersII 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 'Rep)y, llep)yAll or Forwnnll More [!Krista!



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Mr. EdClarlc, President and CEO ArmyAviation Heritage Foundation 506 Speedway Boulevard Hampton, GA 30228 DearMr. 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 ofold Birddogpilots. The 73ro was the first Army Aviation uni! equipped entirely with the Birddog aircraft, the first Birddogunit in Vietnam and the first Army Aviation unitinVietnam to be awarded thehighest 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 ofrigorous combatoperations and a gready extended supply chain. The reunion that we held in Dothan on May 1 O"' and 11"' provided a "Welcome Home" to themembers ofthe 73td thattrained at FortRuckerprior to deployment 50 years ago. We received a warm welcome from the PostCommander 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 InternationalBirddogAssociation, butweather prevented them from getting to Ozark. Your birddog, piloted by CliffMcKeithan, 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 lovedit! Please convey our sincete thanks to CliffMcKeithan andJeffZito, for taking their weekend to come to Blackwell Field and for the superb show theyputon. They did a veryprofessionaljob! Sincetely,

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- 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 greatexperience!! My son (whohopestobecome a pilot one day) and I hadan amazingflight. Everyone was so nice. Wehope to do itagain nextyear orsooner ifpossible. Thankyou all so much-

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Mr. Rick Welch Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 506 Speedway Boulevard Hampton, GA 30228 Dear Rick, As John T·has indicated before, the biggest hit ofPresbyterian Church ofthe Resurrection's Vacation Bible School this year was definitely- the helicopter ride! Andthe patches!! Thanks again for making this such a successful, safe and fun outing for us all. I see thatthe Covington Newspaper wrote a really nice article about the adventure

- and the Heritage Foundation got some really good publicity. Enclosed is a copy ofthe article in the event you have not seen it. We've also enclosed a copy ofthe group photo

- such a great bunch ofkids and adults

- some 3rd and**4~'** generation participants- and we're already looking forward to next year. Thanks again to you, the otherpilots and crew for a really great summer afternoon activity. This was an opportunitymost ofthese kids will never have again- and they will never forget their Huey flight! Sincerely,

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courtesy ofJane Scott fThe Covington News As part of its VBS program "Sky: Everything is Possible with God,· Presbyterian Church ofthe Resurrection in Conyers set up helicopter rides for its students. 

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GABRIEL KHOULt**gkhovli~co·.,..,...aws.~om** 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 HeritageFoundation.

'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 Varnerand backto 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 ofthe military through "living history" lessons.

"One thing their organization does is keep alive the valor and glory ofthe 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 ofthe VBS. he said, 'This is my calling,'" Scott said.

Toler is also a member , ofthe 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 Stuart Air Show. · ByZalmmrteDo Guzm11n**ialmam.deeuzman~s<:ripps.com** m-223-4741

One second, you're headed straightintothebrightblue sky.

Then, suddenly, pilot Bruce Whitley makes a sharpturnand dives 150mphtoward a small islandontheIndianRiverLagoon.

You mustattacktheenemy, he tells you.

Your stomach tingles. Luckily, afew minutesandsev- eral sharp turns and dives later, you'rebackatthe StuartAirShow at WithamField.

You've just experienced a ride on the AH-lF Cobra Attack. the world'sfirst attackhelicopter.Itis the centerpiece ofthisyear's air· showhelicopterrides,availableto the public Saturday and Sunday. RIDES ALL DAY

For the first time this year, the helicopter rides and the air showaircraftperformanceswill happen simultaneously. Helicopter rides in past years were only in the morning, before performances began, because Saturday. November2, 2013 •

STUARTAIRSHOt"J MEUCOPT&:R RIDES

. When: 9a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday Cost: $35 to $500 Tickets: www.stuartairshow.com offlight restrictions.

Thisyear, air show coordinatorscameupwithaplanthathas been signed offby the Federal AviationAdministration.

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 coordinatorDonMcGlynn. SeeFUGHT,13A ()iCPALrtlSOCIAL ATTHE AIR SHOW! c For complete coverage

ofthe StuartAir Show, including #TCPalmSocial tips for gettingthe most out ofthe event, an interactive itinerary and performance information. visit TCPalm. com/TCPalmSocial. c During the event, get live

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# · .. t fromlA Thehelicoptersfly east, toward the Intracoastal and beach, while the aircraft performances con- tinueto bein thewestside· ofthefield.

"Parking isn't really · affected because we usu- ally have leftover parking anyway," McGlynn said. "Having these helicopter ridesthroughoutthe show is something we've been wantingfor years." THE ATTACK HELICOPTER

The AH-1F Cobra At· tackmadeits 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 enemytroops.

The soldiers began us- ing the Cobra as an es- cort helicopter. Armed with multiple machine guns androcket mounts, its main mission was to destroy the enemy.

"Myfavoritethingabout it?Theforce. Whatitstood for," said. Whitley, a "sky soldier" with the Army Aviation Heritage Foun· dation, a group ofveteran pilots that perform flight demonstrationsatvarious eventsacross the country.

A Jog book and old photo in the Cobra shows Whitley, 58, first flew the helicopterduringthe Gulf War.·

The 1967 Cobra at this year's event h'as a canon capable of firing up to 750roundsperminute,and canfly about 220 mph.

But for rides that start at $300, guests willget a

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demonstration on the two-seater. The exhila· rating ride isn't for the faint ofheart. FAMILY FRIENDLY RIDES

For something a bit more family friendly, the air show offers rides on two otherchoppers.

The Vietnam War's iconic helicopter

- the Huey, or UH·1H

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The Huey was intro· ducedinthe 1950s asautility and evacuationhelicopter. Rides on itstartat$75.**T~** most leisurely and economic ride ofall is on
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In the event by Cloud 9 Helicopters ofWest Palm Beach.Aride costs $35.

Allhelicopterrideswill be available for purchase online and at a tent near the air show's battle re· enactment. 

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