AFS-12-488-E 

September 13, 2012 

 Exemption No. 9751B 

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2002-12476 

Mr. Jeff Goin 

United States Powered Paragliding Association 

9s344 Chandelle Drive 

Naperville, IL 60564 

Dear Mr. Goin: 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption No. 9751, 

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

conditions and limitations. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated August 7, 2012 and then your updated letter dated August 10, 2012, you 

petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of United States Powered 

Paragliding Association (USPPA) for an extension of Exemption No. 9751, as amended. That 

exemption from § 103.1 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations allows USPPA members to 

operate two-place tandem powered paragliders for training 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 USPPA. 

Our Decision 

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 9751, 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 
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Administrator has delegated to me, I grant your petition, subject to the following conditions 

and limitations. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. This exemption is limited to § 103.1(a) only. 

2. Each operation must comply with all other sections of part 103. 

3. All flights operating under this exemption must be for training purposes only. This 

exemption applies only to flights for the purpose of giving instruction in foot-launched, 

two-place powered paragliders. 

4. Prior to all two-occupant training flights, the student must be informed that the flight is 

conducted under an exemption granted by the FAA and that the foot-launched, two-place 

powered paraglider does not meet aircraft certification standards set forth by the FAA. 

5. For identification purposes, USPPA shall issue an individual authorization to each person 

allowed to conduct operations under this exemption. Each authorization shall include an 

identification number and a copy of this exemption. USPPA shall also have a procedure to 

rescind this authority when needed. 

6. Each individual who operates a foot-launched, two-place powered paraglider under the 

authority of this exemption must be familiar with the provisions contained herein and must 

have in his or her personal possession a copy of the authorization issued by USPPA and a 

copy of this exemption. These documents shall be presented for inspection upon request 

by the FAA. 

7. Upon request the USPPA will provide the FAA with a list of each person allowed to 

conduct operations under this exemption. 

The Effect of Our Decision 

Our decision extends the termination date of Exemption No. 9751, as amended to 

September 30, 2014, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely, 

/s/ 

John M. Allen 

Director, Flight Standards Service