Hebbelman Flying Service 

Chi nook , Montana ...... c 4os J 357- 4233 

May7,2014 

U.S. Dept. of Transportation 

Docket Management Systems 

400 7tr. St. SW Room PL401 

Washington, D.C. 20591-QOOl 

Dear Sirs, 

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I am again requesting for exemption from the provision of Title 14 CFR Section 91.109(A) and (B) (3) for 

certain Beechcraft airplanes with throw-over control wheels. 

Enclosed are copies of my expired exemption. 

I still own an S-35, N6040F; A-36 Jet Prop, N400WW; and a F33A, N4SSD. I currently have 25,370.7 hours 

T.T.; 12,333.4 hol:lrs in Beech Bonanza Series Airplanes; 319.7 hours in multi-engine and 318.1 hours in 

the last 12 months. 

Hebbelman Jr. 

crop spraying, aircraft repair a flight instruction 
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U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Aug 02 2010 · 

Mr. John H. Hebbelman, Jr. 

715 Hebbelman Lane 

Chinook, MT 59523 

Dear Mr. Hebbelman: 

Exemption No. 10110 

BOO Independence Ave . S w 

Washington. 0 C 20591 

Regulatory Docket No. F AA-201 0-0686 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explainsits basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated June 20,2010, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 

an exemption from§ 91.109(a) and (b)(3) ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). 

That exemption, if granted, would allow you to conduct certain flight instruction in Beechcraft 

Bonanza, Debonair, Baron, and TravelAir aircraft equipped with a functioning throwover 

control wheel instead of functioning dual controls. 

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any 

delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to you. 

The FAA has issued a grant of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to 

those presented in your petition. In Grant of Exemption No. 6156, as amended (copy 

enclosed), the FAA forind that Mr. Geitz was an experienced flight instructor with many years 

of instruction using a throwover control wheel. Also, Mr. Geitz nan·owed the request in the 

petition to allow him to provide flight training to meet recency of experience requirements for 

rated pilots only. 

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Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that-

• they do not differ materially from those presented by the petitioner in the enclosed grant of 

exemption; 

. • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed exemption also apply to the 

situation you present; and 

• a grant of exemption is ip the public interest. 

Our Decision 

Under the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator 

has delegated to me, I hereby grant Mr. John Hebbelman an exemption from 14 CFR 

§ 91.1 09( a) and (b )(3) to the extent necessary to allow you to conduct certain flight instruction 

in Beechcraft Bonanza; Debonair; Baron; and TravelAir aircraft equipped with a functioning 

throwover control wheel instead of functioning dual controls, subject to the conditions and 

limitations described below. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. Operations under this exemption are limited to flights for completion of the flight 

review required by § 61:56 and for accomplishing recency of experience as 

required by§ 61.57. 

2. Operations under this exemption are limited to Beechcraft Bonanza, Debonair, 

Baron, and TravelAir aircraft equipped with a functioning throwover control wheel 

and operable rudder pedals, in lieu of functioning dual controls. 

3. The pilot manipulating the controls under the terms of this exemption must be 

qualified in every respecno serve as pilot in command (PIC) of the airplane during 

the entire flight. While operating under this exemption, the pilot seated in the left 

seat must at all times serve as and remain PIC as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. The 

PIC must agree to the provisions of this exemption. 

4. While serving as flight instructor under the terms of this exemption, 

Mr. Hebbelman must: 

a. Notwithstanding paragraph 4b below, be otherwise fully qualified to serve as 

PIC and flight instructor in the airplane involved, as required by 14 CFR 

§ 65.195(b) and (f); and 

b. Have given at least 25 hours of dual instruction in the airplane involved. 
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5. Mr. Hebbelman, when serving as the flight instructor under the conditions ofthis 

exemption, and the PIC must agree that the proposed flight, under the conditions in 

evidence at the time of proposed flight, can be conducted safely. 

This exemption terminates on July 31, 2012, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely, 

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·---·-RaymoJ1.d Towles 

Acti~ Director, Flight Standards 

Service 

Enclosure 
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John H. Hebbelman Jr. 

Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor 

715 Hebbelman Lane 

Chinook, Mt. 59523 

Tel & Fax: 406-357-4233 Cell: 406-945-1322 

E-mail: jtflveQjOf@l=letFAaiys, .. _j h,.(' y t.J::'5'J~' \e IU-«;/, '-"'""" 

June 20, 2010 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System, 400 7th Street, SW., Room PL 401 

Washington, DC 20591-0001 

Subject: Request for Exemption from the provisions of Title 14 CFR Section 91.109 (a) and 

(b) (3) for certain Beechcraft airplanes with throw-over control wheels. 

Under the provisions of Title14 CFR Subpart B, Sections 11.21-1137, Gerald A. Parker 

(petitioner), requests an exemption from the provisions of Title 14 CFR Section 91.109 (a) 

and (b) (3) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) to allow him to conduct flight 

instruction in Beechcraft Bonanza, Debonair, Baron, and TraveiAir airplanes equipped with 

a functioning, single, throw-over control wheel. 

Reason for this petition: 

1. FAR 91.109 (a) prohibits flight instruction, except instrument instruction in singleengine airplanes under certain conditions, in aircraft without fully functioning dual 

flight controls. In addition FAR 91.109 (b) (3) permits simulated instrument flight only 

in single engine airplanes equipped with a functioning, single, throw-over control 

wheel. These provisions effectively prohibit all flight instruction in Beechcraft Baron 

and TraveiAir twin-engine airplanes with single throw-over control wheels, and also 

prohibit simulated instrument flight in these airplanes. The cockpits of Beechcraft 

Baron and TraveiAir airplanes are virtually identical in configuration and layout to the 

Beechcraft Bonanza/Debonair airplanes; 

2. FAR 61.56 requires flight instruction to be performed as part of an flight review. 

Under current regulations this flight review cannot be performed in airplanes with 

throw-over control wheels; 

3. The provisions of FAR 61.45 (c), have, since 1973, permitted FAA personnel and 

Designated Pilot Examiners to conduct pilot certification flight tests in aircraft not 

equipped with dual controls. Under the requested exemption, the petitioner will 

operate at a greater level of safety than the minimal level permitted by FAR 61.45 

(c). 

Safety Considerations: 
U.S. Department of Transportation, June 20, 2010- Page 2 

1. The specific level of control available to a flight instructor in a Beechcraft 

Bonanza, Debonair, Baron and TraveiAir airplanes equipped with a throw over 

control wheel is quite good. The control configuration is such that the instructor 

ALWAYS has full use of rudder control in flight. The instructor's access to all engine 

controls of the aircraft is unaffected by the type of control wheel installed. Full 

elevator control is continuously available to the instructor in either configuration as 

the center control column of the airplane is easily accessible to the instructor in a 

throw-over configuration. Manipulation of the center control column affords the flight 

instructor full elevator control as the elevator control column is located in the center 

of the control panel with unobstructed access. Aileron control is also within easy 

reach of the instructor (although in front of the PIC) and is more than sufficient to 

allow any additional control inputs necessary during flight; 

2. The Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program (BPPP) has had exemption No. 7571 

from 91.1 09 for many years. To the petitioner's knowledge and belief, the BPPP 

have never experienced an incident or accident related to the conduct of training in 

an airplane with a throw-over control wheel; 

3. Therefore, in view of the facts presented above and the experience of the FAA 

and other groups to date, it is reasonable to conclude that flight safety will not be 

compromised by granting this exemption request. 

The interests of the public are served by this exemption in the following ways: 

1. The primary purpose of this requested exemption is to encourage pilots of 

Beechcraft aircraft with throw-over control wheels to seek currency and instrument 

proficiency training to ensure their proficiency, currency, and overall safety; 

2. By allowing pilots to train in their own aircraft rather than renting an aircraft with 

fully functioning dual controls, such pilots are more likely to seek needed training in 

both visual and instrument flight; 

3. Additional pilot training and proficiency flights made possible by this exemption will 

result in more proficient pilots; 

4. The petitioner believes that it is in the public interest that the availability of 

recurrent pilot training be maximized, consistent with acceptable safety practices. 

Maximizing such training should result in safer pilot practices with a corresponding 

reduction in the likelihood of aviation accidents. 

Identifiable costs of the exemption to the public and to society: None 

Regulatory burden of the exemption: None. 
U.S. Department of Transportation, June 20,2010- Page 3 

Effect of this exemption on of the quality of the natural and social environments: None 

The following operational conditions are proposed for the requested exemption: 

1. Operations under the exemption will be limited to: 

a. Performing the flight review required by 14 CFR Section 61.56 (a); 

b. Conducting the training necessary to accomplish one or more phases of an 

FAA sponsored pilot proficiency program provided for in section 61.56 (a) 

("Wings" program); 

c. Conducting instrument flight training under simulated and actual conditions 

to meet the requirements of 61.67 (c) (1) and (d) and other requirements; 

2. Operations will be limited to Beechcraft Bonanza, Debonair, Baron and TraveiAir 

airpanes equipped with functioning dual rudder pedals and a functioning, single, 

throw-over control wheel; 

3. Pilots receiving training will possess a private or higher pilot license with the 

appropriate ratings for the airplane flown, and a current medical certificate, and will 

be fully qualified to serve as PIC for the entire flight; 

4. The petitioner, when acting as an authorized instructor under the provisions of this 

exemption, will be fully qualified to serve as PIC and as flight instructor, as required 

by FAR 61.67 (c) (1) and (d) and FAR 61.195 (b) and (f). 

Petitioner's pilot qualifications: 

1. Petitioner John H. Hebbelman Jr, holder of pilot license number 1549667, holds a 

commercial pilot's license with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument 

ratings, and a flight instructor license for single and multi-engine airplanes and 

instruments. Petitioner has been an active pilot since 1963 and Flight Instructor 

since 1967 and has total flying time as a pilot of 24,269 hours with over 12,000 as a 

flight instructor. He currently instructs in Beechcraft airplanes and is experienced in 

instructing in Beechcraft single control airplanes with a throw-over control wheel 

under the exemption from FAR 91.109 granted to the BPPP. Currently owns a S-35 

N6040F since 1974, A-36 Jetprop N400WW and a F-33A N455D with over 11,927 

hrs in Beech aircraft; 

2. The granting of this petition will allow the petitioner to provide recurrent and 

instrument training to his pilot clients who own Beechcraft Bonanza, Debonair, 

Baron, and TraveiAir airplanes with single throw-over controls. 

Summary for the Federal Register: 

Petitioner: John H. Hebbelman Jr. 
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U.S. Department of Transportation, June 20, 2010- Page 4 

Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 91.109(a) and (b)(3). 

Description of Relief Sought: To permit Mr. Parker to conduct certain flight instruction 

and instrument flights to meet the recent experience, flight review, and instrument 

experience requirements in certain Beechcraft airplanes equipped with a functioning 

throw-over control wheel in place of functioning dual controls. 

Thank you for prompt consideration of this request. 

Sincerely: 

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~H. Hebbelman Jr.