From: Barrett, Yvonne (FAA)
To: mahdad.emadipour@yahoo.com
Cc: Cappelle, Michele (FAA) ; Troutman, Jake (FAA) Subject: FAA-2016-0447
Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 10:12:23 AM

Good morning Mr. Emadipour,

Since our regulatory group has temporarily suspended posting requests for information to the public docket, I’ve been authorized to send the equivalent request via e-mail instead. The information listed below as well as your response will be posted to the docket at a later date. If you have any questions, please e-mail at your convenience.

A detailed description of the aircraft design and configuration for the specific type of Gryphon Dynamics 1400 Super , focusing on the UAS features and flight characteristics to include, but not limited to:

o Three-view drawings of aircraft and support equipment to include wingspan, height, length and/or other geometric dimensions Description of the aircraft and support and equipment (ground station) limitations Maximum take-off weight Empty weight Airspeed
Cruise
Maximum Stall (if applicable)
Maximum endurance of the aircraft Description of major subsystems Autopilot Command and control (please include spectrum frequencies utilized) Lost link strategies (i.e. communication, control, and data) FCC Permit information (if applicable) Propulsion system type
Fuel
Electrical Payload A detailed description of flight, lab, and software testing for the Gryphon Dynamics 1400 Super , and, if applicable, the various flight conditions including: Airspeeds Density altitudes Temperatures Wind/gust conditions A detailed description of operational history, proposed operations, and proposed operational areas for the Gryphon Dynamics 1400 Super , focusing on the intended mission and nature of the operating area to include, but not limited to: Total flight hours with the aircraft Flight hours by type of mission and operating areaClass of Airspace Daytime or nighttime operations Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Operations over private property or restricted areas Operations in rural or urban areas Proximity to people (not participating in the mission) Detailed incident/mishap data Root cause analysis
Lessons learned Design and/or operational changes implemented A detailed description of pilot-in-command (PIC), visual observer (VO, if applicable), and other crew member roles and responsibilities as well as qualifications focusing on training and experience to include, but not limited to:
Pilot certification
Medical certification Amount of training and experience Proficiency A detailed description of maintenance and operational procedures for the Gryphon Dynamics 1400 Super , focusing on maintaining the UAS for safe flight over its operating life to include, but not limited to: Operational manuals Emergency procedures
Maintenance manuals Pre-flight checklist Post-flight checklist Quick reference aircraft emergency procedures checklist (for use by the PIC and VO during flight) A detailed description of a risk assessment for the Gryphon Dynamics 1400 Super , focusing on potential hazards to include, but not limited to:
Initial risk level
Residual risk level

Please submit the additional information (non-proprietary) as a comment to your docket at www.regulations.gov , and save the tracking number generated after submission. Proprietary information may be submitted electronically to yvonne.barrett@faa.gov

.

If you want us to process your request any further, we must receive the information described above by 03/24/17

. If we do not receive the information, we will close the docket without notifying you further.

Kind regards,



# Yvonne Barrett

General EngineerUAS Integration (AUS-410)
Email: yvonne.barrett@faa.gov