August 10, 2016

Exemption No. 9751D

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2002-12476

Mr. Jeff Goin

President

United States Powered Paragliding Association

6928 Conley Dr

Polk City, FL 33868

Dear Mr. Goin:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption No. 9751, as 

amended. It transmits our decision, explains its 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 1, 2016, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 

behalf of United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) for an extension of 

Exemption No. 9751, as amended. That exemption from § 103.1(a) of Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) allows USPPA members to operate two-place tandem powered 

paragliders for training purposes.

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

in the Federal Register because the requested extension of the exemption would not set a 

precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to USPPA.

Our Decision

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 9751, as 

amended, remains valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest. Therefore,
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under the authority provided by 49 U.S.C. § 106(f), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA

Administrator has delegated to me, I grant the United States Powered Paragliding Association 

(USPPA) an exemption from 14 CFR § 103.1 to the extent necessary to allow USPPA members 

to operate two-place tandem powered paragliders for training purposes, subject to the following

conditions and limitations.

Conditions and Limitations

1. This exemption is limited to § 103.1(a) only.

2. Each flight must comply with all other sections of part 103.

3. All flights operating under this exemption must be for training purposes only. This 

exemption applies only to flights for the purpose of giving instruction in foot-launched, 

two-place powered paragliders.

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 foot-launched, two-place 

powered paraglider does not meet aircraft certification standards set forth by the FAA.

5. For identification purposes, USPPA 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. USPPA shall also have a procedure to 

rescind this authority when needed.

6. Each individual who operates a foot-launched, two-place powered paraglider 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 USPPA and a 

copy of this exemption. These documents shall be presented for inspection upon request by 

any representative of the FAA.

7. Upon request, the USPPA will provide a representative of the FAA with a list of 

each person allowed to conduct operations under this exemption.

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

The Effect of Our Decision

Our decision extends the termination date of Exemption No. 9751, as amended, to

September 30, 2018, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely,

/s/

John Barbagallo

Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service