### July 6, 2015

Mr. William R. Aylard

29 Paces Run

Lugoff, SC 29078

Dear Mr. Aylard:

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from

part 21, s ubpart H and §§ 61.113(a) and (b) , 91.7(a) 91.121 , 91.151(b), 91.405( a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2) and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal

Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we can not process your request and what you should

do in the n ext 30 days.

Why We Can No t Process Your Request

We entered your exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA− 20 15

− 0954 ) on April 9,

2015 , but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does

no t comply with the requi rements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request

any further, you must send us all of the following:

 The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would

benefit the public as a whole.

 The reasons why the exemption would no t adversely affect safety or how the exemption

would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you

seek an exemption.

 Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support yo ur request.

What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described

earlier to reach us within 30 days. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send your

petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the exemption.

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If We Do Not Hear From You

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you

further. If you have any questions or requ ire additional time, you may call (202) 267

- 9677.

Sincerely,

/s/

Brenda Robeson

Program Analyst, Airmen and

Airspace Rules Division

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