Brian J. Kelso 31152 Wakefield Drive Spanish Fort, AL 36527

June 15, 2015 U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 NewJersey Ave., SE Washington DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations from: 14 CFR 21 subpart H; 14 CFR 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113(a); 14 CFR 91.7(a); 14 CFR 91.9(b)(2); 14 CFR 91.103;14 CFR 91.109; 14 CFR 91.119(c); 14 CFR 91.121; 14 CFR 91.151(a); 14 CFR 91.203 (a) and (b); 14 CFR 91.405 (a); 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1) and (2); 14 CFR 91.417(a) and (b)

To whom it may concern: Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and 14 CFR Part 11, Brian J. Kelso, operatorofsmall Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations to allow commercial operation ofa small UAS, so long as such operations are conducted within and underthe conditions outlined herein or as my be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.

Commercial operation small UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with cameras and sensors, would operate in the following manner: 1. Aerial photography and/orvideo for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, agriculture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 2. Aerial video and/or photographyfor public and/or private use includingtelevision, public events, and cinematography. 3. Aerial inspection/photography ofresidential/commercial structures under contract with the owners or local government authority. 

### 4. 

### Aerial video/photography or providing live video feed to assist with search and rescue operations in cases of an emergency or natural disaster onlywhen the local authorities or government has requested it by contract or donation.

1 Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption RequestAs described fully below, the requested exemption would permitthe operation ofsmall UAS under controlled conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) will provide safety enhancementstothe already safe operations in the industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval ofthis exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary ofTransportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to "

....establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraft systems in the national airspace system."

The name, phone, email and address ofthe applicant: Name: Brian 

### J. Kelso Phone: (251) 767-5182 Email: kelgun04@yahoo.com Address: 31152 Wakefield Drive, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 USA
Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 subpart H 14 CFR 45.23 (b) 14 CFR 61.113(a) 14 CFR 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 14 CFR 91.103 14 CFR 91.109 14 CFR 91.119(c) 14 CFR 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a) 14 CFR 91.203 (a) 

### & (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 91.417 (a) 

### &(b) The small UAS's Iwill be using are multi-rotor craft weighing no morethan 551bs. including payload. Under normal conditionsthey operate at speeds of no morethan 45 Mph or 39 Knots and have the abilityto hover and move along avertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate in line ofsight only and bythe exempted person only obeying all other local 

### and federal laws.
Given the small size ofthe small UAS and the controlled environment provided the proposed operations will adhere tothe Reform Act's safety requirements. The approval ofthis application presents no national security issues. Regardingthe level ofsafety surroundingthe proposed operations and the public benefit, reduction in environmental impacts, including but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the grant ofthe requested exemption is in the public
2 Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Requestinterest. Accordinglythe applicant requests thatthe FAA grantthe requested exemption with minimum delay. 

### AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY The operation limitations proposed for an equivalent or higher level ofsafety because operations will further enhancethe safety ofthe persons and/or property using conventional aircraft. These limitations and conditionsto which the applicant agrees to adhere to when conducting commercial operations underthe FAA issued exemption as set forth in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM} include:
1. The small UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within line ofsight ofa pilot and/or observer. 3. Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve or 30 minutes offlight time whichever occurs first. 

### 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 

### 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL} and not morethan 200feet above an elevated platform from which filming is planned. 5. Minimum crewfor each operation will consist ofthe small UAS Pilot in Command (PIC}, the Visual Observer (VO} when needed and may include but not limited to a Camera Operator. 

### 6. The small UAS pilot will be Brian 

### J. Kelso ONLY not allowing any other person to operate the small UAS in a commercial capacity. 7. A briefing will be performed regardingthe planned small UAS operations priorto each day's flight consisting ofall the days' production activities. 8. The PIC will obtain verbal/written consent ofall persons involved with the planned operation and ensurethat only consenting persons will be allowed within 

### 100feet of the flight operation, and the radius may be reduced to 30feet based upon an equivalent level ofsafety determination, as required underthe FOM. With the advanced permission or direction ofthe FSDO, operations at closer range may be approved. 

### 9. The PIC and VO will have been trained in operation ofsmall UAS and receive up-todate information forthe particular small UAS to be operated and will be able to show upon requesttheir competent abilityto operate the small UAS and/or Camera. 

### 10. The PIC and VO will be ableto communicate byvoice, radio, and/ortext at all times. 11. Written and/orverbal permission and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or cityjurisdictions, including law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies when needed. 

### 12. Ifthe small UAS loses communications or loses GPS signal, the small UAS will have the capabilityto return to a pre-determined location within a designated location and land autonomously. 13. The small UAS will have the capabilityto abort aflight in case of unpredicted obstacles, weather, or emergencies.

Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Request 314C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1} Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishesthe procedural requirements forthe issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraftto be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meetsthe requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act both authorizethe FAA to exempt aircraftfrom the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximityto airports and populated areas ofthe particular small UAS. In all cases, an analysis ofthese criteria demonstratesthatthe small UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and underthe conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than aconventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operatingwith an airworthiness certificate withoutthe restrictions and conditions proposed.
The small UAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within asecured and designated area. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator and underthe requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements. These safety enhancements provide agreaterdegree ofsafetytothe public and property ownersthan conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application ofthese same criteria demonstratesthat there is no credible threat to national security posed bythe small UAS, dueto its size, speed ofoperation, location ofoperation, lack ofexplosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, and inabilityto carry a substantial external load.
14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking ofthe Aircraft
The regulation requires: When marks include onlythe Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor morethan 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable.
Even though the small UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed 

### as the small UAS will have no entrance to the cabin 1 

### cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. Given the size ofthe small UAS, two-inch letteringwill be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level ofsafety will be provided by havingthe small UAS marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) wherethe pilot, observer and others working with the small UAS will see the identification ofthe small UAS as "Experimental."

4 Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Request14C.F.R. § 61.113(a): Private Pilot Privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command.
Pursuant to 14 CFR 61.113 (aL no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command ofan aircraftthat is carrying passengers or propertyfor compensation or hire. Because the small UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level ofsafety ofcurrent operations by requiringthe Pilot operatingthe aircraftto be an experienced aviator with a detailed knowledge ofthe National Airspace System. The FAA has acknowledged in prior grants ofexemption under Section 333 that a commercial pilot's certificate was not necessaryto operate asmall UAS, and deemed that a Sport Pilot or Recreational Pilot certificate was adequate to address the FAA's requirement that the Pilot In Command have the requisite trainingand understanding ofthe National Airspace System, to ensure that the Pilot is registered with the FAA, and that the flight operation will not pose a risk to national security.
A person holding an FAA Aircraft Dispatchers certificate is just as, or more, qualified to operate asmall UAS commercially in the National Airspace System than one holding a Sport or Recreational pilot certificate. A small UAS operatorwith an FAA Aircraft Dispatchers certificate meets or exceeds the required experience, knowledge, and security levels ofthe Sport or Recreational Pilot certificate. Per 14 CFR 61.97, those applyingforthe Recreational Pilot certificate are required to exhibit knowledge of FAA regulations, accident reporting, VFR navigation using aeronautical charts, basic weather, and othertopics (See Appendix A, 14 CFR 61.97). By comparison, afar deeper knowledge and understanding ofsimilartopics is required by 14 C.F.R. 65.55 to obtain the Aircraft Dispatchers certificate, often tothe same depth required bythose operatingwith the AirlineTransport Pilot certificate (See Appendix B, 14 C.F.R. 65.55). In addition, those seeking the Aircraft Dispatchers certificate are required to be experienced in the aviation industry, demonstrate skill by passing a practical examination given by an FAA designated examiner, and pass an FAA approved dispatchercourse consisting ofat least 200 hours of instruction (See Appendix C, 14 C.F.R. 65.57, 65.59, and 65.61). Given the fact that the Aircraft Dispatchers certificate meets, or in most cases exceeds, the desired levels of aviation experience and knowledge ofthe Sport or Recreational pilot certificates, the applicant, Brian 

### J. Kelso, requests that an exemption be granted to allowthe Aircraft Dispatchers certificate be deemed acceptable in orderto operate small UAS in a commercial manner. 14 C.F.R. §91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness.
The regulation requires that no person may operate acivil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued forthe aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size ofthe aircraftfor maintenance and use ofsafety checklists priorto each flight an equivalent level ofsafetywill be provided.

Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Request 514C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in theAircraft. Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft

... (2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 ofthis chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. The small UAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such aflight manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The equivalent level ofsafetywill be maintained by keepingthe flight manual atthe ground control pointwhere the pilotflying the small UAS will have immediate access to it.
14C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action.
This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety offlight. As FAA approved rotorcraftflight manuals will not be provided forthe aircraft an exemption will be needed. The OPERATOR will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoffdistances and aircraft performance data before initiation offlight.
14C.F.R. §91.109: Flight Instruction. Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used forflight instruction unless that aircraft has fullyfunctioning dual controls. Small UAS and remotely piloted aircraft, bytheir design do not have fullyfunctional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use ofa control boxthat communicates with the aircraftvia radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions forflight trainingwithout fullyfunctional dual controlsfor a numberofaircraft and forflight instruction in experimental aircraft. The equivalent level ofsafety is provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and bythe size and speed ofthe aircraft.
14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudesfor operation ofcivil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicoptersto be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operatingthe helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the 

### FAA. As this exemption is for asmall UAS that is ahelicopter and the exemption requests authorityto operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, or not morethan 200 above an elevated platform from which filming is planned, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, the small UAS will never operate at higherthan 400 AGL with the exception that in circumstances where the small UAS is used to survey or photograph astructure whose height exceeds 400feet AGL, the small UAS will not be operated morethan 100' above the highest point on the structure. Itwill however be operated in a restricted area with security
6 Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Requestperimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations withouttheir preobtained consent. The equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved given the size, weight, speed ofthe small UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flightwill be taken withoutthe permission ofthe property owneror local officials. Because ofthe advance noticetothe property owner and participants in the filming activity, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weightingfar morethan the maximum 551bs. proposed herein and the lack offlammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL. In addition, the low-altitude operations of the small UAS will ensure separation between these small UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraftthat must comply with Section 91.119.
14 C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings.
This regulation requires each person operating an aircraftto maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeterthat is set "

...tothe elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." As the small UAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead aGPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved bythe operator, pursuanttothe safety check list and live flight data monitoring, confirmingthe altitude ofthe launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator beforeflight.
14C.F.R. § 91.151{a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning "a flight in an airplane underVFR conditions unless (consideringwind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly tothe first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed- (1) Duringthe day, to fly afterthat for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, tofly afterthat for at least 45 minutes." The battery poweringthe small UAS provides approximately 30 minutes of powered flight. To meetthe 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, small UAS flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the small UAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longertime frame forflight in daylight ortwilightVFR conditions is reasonable. Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope ofprior exemptions. Operatingthe small UAS, in atightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engenderthe type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed ofthe small UAS. Additionally, limitingsmall UAS flights to 10 minuteswould greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be granted. Applicant believes that an equivalent level ofsafety can be achieved by limitingflights to 30 minutes or 25% of battery power- whichever happens first. This restriction would be morethan adequateto return the small UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area.

7 Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Request14C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration The regulation provides in pertinent part: (a) Except as provided in 

### § 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within itthe following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate

.... (b) No person may operate acivil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a)ofthis section or aspecial flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. The small UAS fully loaded weighs no morethan 55 lbs. and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents orto displaythem on the small UAS.
An equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved by keepingthese documents at the ground control pointwhere the pilotflyingthe small UAS will have immediate access tothem; tothe extentthey are applicable tothe small UAS.
14 C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) 

### &(b): Maintenance Inspections. These regulations require that an aircraft operator orowner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart Eofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter

...," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given thatthese section and Part 43 apply onlyto aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not applytothe applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant tothe flight manual and operating handbook. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because these small UASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods oftime. Ifmechanical issues arise the small UAS can land immediatelyand will be operatingfrom no higherthan 400feet AGL. The operatorwill ensure thatthe small UAS is in working order priorto initiatingflight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log ofany maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person mostfamiliar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to providethe equivalent level ofsafety.
An equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved because maintenance and inspections will be performed in accordance with the small UAS Manufacturer's Manual, as referenced in the 

### Aircraft Operations Manual (AOM). As provided in the FOM 1

### the operatorwill ensure that the small UAS is in working order priorto initiatingflight and perform required maintenance needed.

Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Request 8Small UAS Information Small UAS's to be used are as follows but not limited to providingthey are within the scope of the exemption granted by the FAA:
1. Walkera QR X350 Pro • Weight (Battery Included): 2.17 lbs • TakeoffWeight: <2.98 lbs • Main Rotor Diameter: 22.91 inches • Main Rotor Blade Length: 9.13 inches • Length: 11.38 inches • Width: 11.38 inches • Height: 8.07 inches • Brushless Motor Spec: WK-WS-28-008C • Brushless ESC Spec: WST-15A(G/R) • Receiver: Devo RX703A • Walkera QR X350 Pro Battery 

### o 11.1 volt 5200mAH LiPo Battery • G-2D Brushless Gimbal o Maximum Angular Rate: 2000 deg/sec o Maximum Acceleration: 16g o Control Frequency: 1000Hz o Accuracy:0.1° o Control Range: Roll: -45°to 45° Pitch: -135°to 90° • Devo 10Transmitter o Encoder: 10 Channel Micro Computer System o Frequency: 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum o Output Power: ::;10mW o Current Drain: 200mA o Transmitter Power Supply: 12V 1600mAh NiMH Battery o Output Noise: 1000-2000ms 2. DJI Flame Wheel F550 • TakeoffWeight: <5.29 lbs • Brushless MotorType: DJI E300 2212 920kv • Brushless ESC Type: DJI E300 15 amp • Receiver: NAZA-M V2 with GPS Module • Battery o 11.1volt 3S LiPo Battery • Zenmuse H3-3D Gimbal o Operating Current: Static: 400mA, Dynamic: 600mA o Controllable Range: Tilt: -130degto +45deg o Max Controllable Speed: Tilt+/- 130deg/sec

Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Request 93. DJIInspire



### Conclusion• Weight (Battery Included) 6.47 lbs. • HoveringAccuracy {GPS Mode) Vertical1.5 ft, Horizontal 7.5 ft • Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300deg/s; Yaw ISOdeg/s • MaxTilt Angle 30deg/s • Max Ascent Speed 15 ft/s • Max Decent Speed 12 ft/s • Max Speed 66 ft/s • Diagonal Distance 22.0 in. (Landing gear lowered), 22.9 in. (Landing gear raised) • DJI Inspire Battery o Model (Standard) TB47 o Voltage 22.2v o Capacity 4500mAh o Energy 99.9Wh o Net Weight 1.26 lbs. • DJI Inspire Gimbal o Operating Current: Station: 750mA, Motion: 900mA o Controllable Range: Pitch: -90degto +30deg o Max Controllable Speed: Pitch: 120deg/s, Pan: 180deg/s • DJI Inspire Remote Controller o Frequency • 5.725GHr5.850GHz (Remote Controllerto Remote Controller) • 2.400GHr2.483GHz (Remote Controllerto Aircraft) o Battery Capacity 6000mAh o Working Current/Voltage 1.2A@7.4V

Thank you for the consideration ofthese exemptions. Sincerely,

Brian J. l<elso

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### 10Appendix A
14C.F.R. § 61.97 Recreational Pilots. Aeronautical knowledge. (a) General. A person who applies for a recreational pilot certificate must receive and log ground trainingfrom an authorized instructoror complete a home-study course on the aeronautical knowledge areas ofparagraph (b) ofthis section that applyto the aircraft category and class rating sought. (b) Aeronauticalknowledge areas. (1) Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations ofthis chapterthat relate to recreational pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations; (2) Accident reporting requirements ofthe National Transportation Safety Board; {3} Use ofthe applicable portions ofthe "Aeronautical Information Manual" and FAA advisory circulars; (4) Use ofaeronautical charts forVFR navigation using pilotage with the aid ofa magnetic compass; (5) Recognition ofcritical weather situations from the ground and in flight, windshear avoidance, and the procurement and use ofaeronautical weather reports and forecasts; {6) Safe and efficient operation ofaircraft, including collision avoidance, and recognition and avoidance ofwake turbulence; (7) Effects ofdensity altitude on takeoffand climb performance; (8) Weight and balance computations; {9) Principles ofaerodynamics, powerplants, and aircraft systems; (10) Stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery techniques, ifapplyingfor an airplane single-engine rating; (11} Aeronautical decision making and judgment; and (12) Preflight action that includes- (i) Howto obtain information on runway lengths at airports of intended use, data on takeoffand landing distances, weather reports and forecasts, and fuel requirements; and (ii) Howto plan for alternatives ifthe planned flight cannot be completed or delays are encountered.

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11 Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Requesthtt idx Appendix B
14C.F.R. § 65.55 Aircraft Dispatchers. Knowledge requirements. (a) A person who applies for an aircraft dispatcher certificate must pass a knowledge test on the following aeronautical knowledge areas: (1) Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations ofthis chapterthat relate to airline transport pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations; (2) Meteorology, including knowledge ofand effects offronts, frontal characteristics, cloud formations, icing, and upper-air data; (3) General system ofweather and NOTAM collection, dissemination, interpretation, and use; (4) Interpretation and use ofweather charts, maps, forecasts, sequence reports, abbreviations, and symbols; (5) National Weather Service functions as they pertain to operations in the National Airspace System; (6) Windshear and microburst awareness, identification, and avoidance; (7) Principles ofair navigation under instrument meteorological conditions in the National Airspace System; (8) Air traffic control procedures and pilot responsibilities as they relate to enroute operations, terminal area and radar operations, and instrument departure and approach procedures; (9) Aircraft loading, weight and balance, use ofcharts, graphs, tables, formulas, and computations, and their effect on aircraft performance; (10) Aerodynamics relatingto an aircraft's flight characteristics and performance in normal and abnormal flight regimes; (11) Human factors; (12) Aeronautical decision making and judgment; and (13) Crew resource management, including crew communication and coordination. (b) The applicant must present documentary evidence satisfactoryto the administrator of having passed an aircraft dispatcher knowledge test within the preceding 24 calendar months.



### 12 Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption RequestAppendix C
14 C.F.R. § 65.57 Aircraft Dispatchers. Experience ortraining requirements. An applicant for an aircraft dispatchercertificate must present documentary evidence satisfactoryto the Administratorthat he or she has the experience prescribed in paragraph (a) ofthis section or has accomplished the training described in paragraph (b) ofthis section as follows: (a) Atotal ofat least 2years experience in the 3 years before the date ofapplication, in any one or in any combination ofthe following areas: (1) In military aircraft operations as a- (i) Pilot; (ii) Flight navigator; or (iii) Meteorologist. (2) In aircraft operations conducted under part 121 ofthis chapter as- (i) An assistant in dispatching air carrier aircraft, underthe direct supervision ofa dispatcher certificated underthis subpart; (ii) A pilot; (iii) Aflight engineer; or (iv) A meteorologist. 

### (3) In aircraft operations as- (i) An AirTraffic Controller; or (ii) A Flight Service Specialist. 

### (4) In aircraft operations, performing other dutiesthat the Administratorfinds provide equivalent experience. (b) A statement ofgraduation issued or revalidated in accordance with §65.70(b) of this part, showingthatthe person has successfully completed an approved aircraft dispatcher course. 14C.F.R. § 65.59 Skill requirements. An applicant for an aircraft dispatcher certificate must pass a practical test given by the Administrator, with respect to any one type of large aircraft used in air carrier operations. The practical test must be based on the aircraft dispatcher practical test standards, as published bythe FAA, on the items outlined in appendix A ofthis part. 14C.F.R. § 65.61 Aircraft dispatcher certification courses: Content and minimum hours. (a) An approved aircraft dispatcher certification course must: (1) Provide instruction in the areas of knowledge and topics listed in appendix A of this part; (2) Include a minimum of200 hours of instruction. 

### (b) An 

### applicant for approval ofan aircraft dispatcher course must submit an outline that describesthe majortopics and subtopics to be covered and the number of hours proposed for each. (c) Additional subject headings for an aircraft dispatcher certification course may also be included, howeverthe hours proposed for any subjects not listed in appendix A ofthis part must be in addition to the minimum 200 course hours required in paragraph (a) of this section.
13 Kelso- FAR Section 333 Exemption Request(d) For the purpose ofcompleting an approved course, astudent may substitute previous experience ortrainingfor a portion ofthe minimum 200 hours oftraining. The course operator determinesthe number of hours ofcredit based on an evaluation ofthe experience ortrainingto determine ifit is comparable to portions ofthe approved course curriculum. The credit allowed, includingthetotal hours and the basis for it, must be placed in the student's record required by §65.70(a) ofthis part.

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