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Thomas D. Conte 435 Bellevue Ct Allen, TX 75013 Phone: 214 383 1277 tmc705@sbcglobal.net Airman Certificate Number: 3069778 Academy of Model Aeronautics Number: 125414 My request is for a waiver of the sections identified below in an effort to operate a sUAS for Flight Training. T he specific applicable regulations from which relief is required (CFRs); Section of 14 CFR: parts 21 Subpart H, 27, 45.23(b), 45.27(a), 61.113(a) and (b), 61.133(a), 91.7(a), 91.9(b) (2), 91.109(a), 91.119, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.225, 91.319(a) (1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1), 91.409(a) (2), 91.417(a) and (b) . Additional regulation s may be included if the FAA deems it necessary . Suggested Public Federal Register Summary : "The petitioner is seeking an exemption to operate a small unmanned aircraft sy stem (sUAS) with a maximum weight of five pounds to provide Flight Training and STEM education to High School students . " As a current Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor, I am aware of current regulations concerning the National Air Space and how to obtain the most current information like NOTAMs and TFRs required for safe flight. Thi s request for an Exemption is to allow a multi - rotor to operat e in the NAS. I’m a Beta tester for the B4UFLY App and o n December 21, 2015 Iwill comply with the new registration requirement s . I have been working for years with local High Schools and Boy Scouts using Radio Control aircraft to introduce them to basic aeronautics. Using the miniature aircraft I also introduce d the S tudents to STEM subjects’ especiall y digital electronics , sensors, and programming. Recentl y, some school administrators have e xpress the interest in being able to provide the students the opportunity

to obtain experience that may result in receiving a license or certification that would allow them to start a career right out of high school as an option to pursuing a college degree. Working with the students using miniature aircraft , we have been able to encourage some to a point where th ey continue d in the aviation field and they have progressed to full - size flight training. There is a strong interest in the propose d Drone Operator certificate and as a Ground Instructor, I have begun to creat e a curriculum in response to their interest in sUA S operation s . I realize d that a training aircraft was needed that would give the students hands - on experience and built the multi - rotor to experiment with and fly . The multi - rotor miniature aircraft in made with materials and equipment that are common in the hobby community

and that have a good reliability record (see included specifications , page 3 ). The Radio Control transmitter and receiver are off the shelf units that are FCC approved. Being light weight and intentionally

designed to have limited performance and range it shouldn’t pose a threat to people that are not directly involved in its operation. Since this multi - rot or is to be used as an2

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training device to potential full - size pilots, pre - flight briefings and checklists will be created and used in its operation. The multi - rotor itself is designed so components can be individually tested. The Flight Contro ller has open - sourced software so students can gain experience with writing code. The multi rotor itself is very

simple and eas y to repair or duplicated. Having a multi - rotor available for the Students to fly

makes the classroom lessons a reality . Because of the relatively

small size of the sUAS, the experience of the Student pilots will receive, and the educational value; this request appears to be well suited for approval using the criteria outlined in Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Refo rm Act of 2012 and will move safe flight operations forward in accordance with the intent of Section 333. The proposed operations : Wh ile I have tried using the local model aircraft flyingfields, they are not close to the schools o r convenient for the Students during the school day . Being able to use the School’s ground s will make operations easier. While flying at the Schools will not interfere with full - size aircraft, I believe that obtaining an Exemption will give me the flexibility to train Students at their schools or at other local fields . I would also like t o be able to satisfy the local officials concerns that the training is being done under the ausp icious of the Federal Aviation rules and regulations . Flight operations will only begin after getting the School’s Administrators permission. Flying the sUAS would be part of the lesson plan and a briefing would have be en done before the flight. Only the minimum number of people will be allowed in the fl ying area. T h e Students, Instructors, and persons that have asked to observe and have been brief ed on what to expect will be allowed . The Flight Control ler self

- fl y feature has the option to be shut down during flight in the case of a malfunction and the sUAS can be hand flown or automatically set to return to its original location of take - off . Just like a full - size aircraft, the Student will have their own controls with the Instructor having a separate unit that can over - ride the Student ’ s if needed. The Instructors will be FAA licensed pilots as well as being proficient in fl ying model aircraft. In regards to allowing the Students to change the Flight Controller’s software. A simulation of the software modification can be run on a computer to see what effect it will have before an actual flight , changes are not permanent and the original programming can be re - installed if a problem is discovered. A functional test flight will be accomplish by an Instructor before a Student would be allowed to fly

it. Keeping a d etail sUAS flight log that would include where, who, condition of weather, any software change made, flight time and what battery capacity used and will provide details of the flight and be part of the data gathering process. Each student will have their o wn logbook and record their flight time in accordance to Part 61.51 format. A separate maintenance log for the multi - rotor will be kept to record all repairs or modifications and help in calculating operating cost.3

Thomas D. Conte 435 Bellevue Ct Allen, TX 75013 Phone: 214 383 1277 tmc705@sbcglobal.net Airman Certificate Number: 3069778 Academy of Model Aeronautics Number: 125414