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Exemption No. 4721 N Regulatory Docket No. FAA

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Mr. Martin Palmaz

Executive Director United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Asso ciation, Inc.

P.O. Box 1330 Colorado Springs, CO 80901

Dear Mr. Palmaz :

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption

No. 4721, as amended . It expl ains the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists t he

conditions and limitations.

The Basis for Our Decision

By letter dated August 4, 2014

, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on

behalf of the United States Hang Gliding and Paragl iding Association, Inc. (USHPA) for an

extension of Ex emption No. 4721, as amended. That exemption from § 103.1(a) and (b) of

Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) allows USHPA to operate unpowered ultralight vehicles (hang gliders and paragliders ) weighing less than 155 pounds, with another occupant, for the purpose of sport, training, or recreation.

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 deter mined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition

in the Federal Register bec ause the requested extension of the exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to USHPA.2

Our De cision

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 4721, 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. §§ 106(f), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegat ed to me, I grant United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, Inc. ’s pe tition , subject to the following conditions and limitations.

Condition 1 was changed from “all” to the “remaining” and § 103. 1(b) was added. Additionally, to remove any potential confusion terminology was changed in Condition 3, to add “Tandem” before instructors, and in C ondition 5, “advanced hang gliding” was replaced

with “Tandem Pilot.” Lastly Condition 8 was added reflect ing that this exemption is only

valid in the United States.

Conditions and Limitations

1. Each operation must comply with the remaining sections of p art 103 , except § 103.1(a) and (b)

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2. For training purposes, this exemption applies only to flights fo r the purpose of giving instruction in two

- place unpowered ultralight vehicles from USH P A

approved launch sites.

3. Both occupants on all two

- place training flights must possess a current pilot rating issued by the USH P A and at least one occupant must posses s a current
USH P A Tandem instructor rating.

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 ultralight vehicle does not meet aircraft certification st andards set forth by the

FAA.

5. Both occupants on all two

- place flights, other than for training purposes, must possess a current pilot rating issued by the USH P A and at least one occupant
must possess a current Tandem Pilot rating issued by the USH P A.

6. For identification purposes, the USH P A 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. The USH P A shall also hav e a procedure to rescind this authority

when needed.3

7. Each individual who operates an ultralight vehicle 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 the

USH P A and a copy of this exemption. These documents shall be presented for inspection upon request by the FAA.

8. This exemption is not valid for operations outside of the United States.

The Effect of Our Decision

Our decisi on extends the termination date of Exemption No. 4721, as amended, to
October 31, 201 6

, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

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John Barbagallo Acting Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service