WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc.

May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 

of the Federal Aviation Regulations

Dear Sir or Madam: 

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. (WinTec) respectfully requests an exemption from several provisions

of the Federal Aviation Regulations, which are described below and in Appendix A. This request 

is made pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the 

“Reform Act”) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11.

The Specific Sections of 14 CFR for which WinTec seeks an Exemption are as follows:

14 C.F.R. Part 21, subpart H

14 C.F.R. Part 27

14 C.F.R. 45.23b

14 C.F.R. 45.27a

14 C.F.R. 61.113a&b

14 C.F.R. 61.133a

14 C.F.R. 91.7a

14 C.F.R. 91.9b2&C

14 C.F.R. 91.103b

14 C.F.R. 91.109a

14 C.F.R. 91.119

14 C.F.R. 91.121

14 C.F.R. 91.151a1&b

14 C.F.R. 91.203a&b

14 C.F.R. 91.405a

14 C.F.R. 91.407a1

14 C.F.R. 91.409a1&2

14 C.F.R. 91.417a&b
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This request is motivated primarily by the desire to maximize safety in infrastructure and 

operations. While an exemption would not eliminate the current need for in-person visual 

inspection required by various federal regulatory departments, it would allow WinTec to broadly 

evaluate assets and operations with Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), resulting in a safer 

and more efficient infrastructure network with reduced environmental impact. Accordingly, the 

grant of an exemption is consistent with Congress’ intent, reflected in Section 333 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Modernization Act), that safe operation of systems be 

permitted in the national airspace prior to the issuance of final regulations governing general use 

of these systems. The granting of these exemptions would permit WinTec to use the PUMA, 

Flare Quad-Copter and Stork Octo-Copter sUAS (described in Appendix B) to conduct safe, 

efficient operations in the vocation of aerial photography, crop monitoring, photogrammetry, 

disaster survey, search and rescue, power-line inspections, antenna inspections, and bridge 

inspections, as well as research and development.

Appendix A discusses each rule and explains why exemptions pursuant to the proposal set forth 

in this letter are appropriate, provide an equivalent level of safety, and are in the public interest.

Appendix B provides the manufacturers information regarding the design, aircraft performance, 

and fail-safe features of the sUAS that WinTec proposes to use. We have provided manufacturer 

information related to operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and maintenance 

and inspection procedures. As we add aircraft designs, we will update this appendix 

appropriately.

Appendix C provides the WinTec Arrowmaker Inc. Operating Instruction/Program Policy for 

aircrew training and operations covered under this Exemption Request. It also contains WinTec 

Chief Pilot Joseph T. (Todd) Madison’s qualifications and certifications.

Background Information

WinTec Arrowmaker Inc. (WinTec) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

founded in 1991 and organized for the purpose of supporting the Special Operations Forces 

(SOF) and Counter Terrorism (CT) community’s initiatives and organizations. WinTec has over 

15 years’ experience with the testing, modification, repair, maintenance and training of 

numerous Department of Defense (DoD) Tactical sUAS.

When the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) executed a Combat Mission 

Need Statement (CMNS) in 2002 to purchase 150 Pointer sUAS’s using an existing Research 

and Development (R&D) contract, responsibility for logistics support, training, development of 

tactics, and extending the capability of the hand-launched sUAS was assigned to WinTec’s 

Prototype Maintenance Facility (PMF) in Tampa, FL. Later, similar responsibilities for the 

Raven sUAS were added. WinTec PMF personnel developed and conducted operational user 
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training courses for operations, field maintenance, and operational tactics and procedures for the 

tactical employment of the Pointer and Raven. From 2002-2006, WinTec trained SOF personnel 

prior to deployment to the combat Area of Operations (AOR). As a result, WinTec trained over 

800 SOF operators and instructors on the Pointer and Raven sUAS. WinTec flew over 11,000 

hours of flight time and over 3,000 hours of instructor time in support of this effort.

In support of the Pathfinder Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) and the 

sUAS ACTD, WinTec formed a Field Technical Unit at its Prototype Maintenance Facility (FTU 

PMF) in Tampa, FL. FTU PMF was further designated as the Specialized Repair Activity (SRA) 

for the Raven sUAS. As such, WinTec was responsible for conducting both levels of 

maintenance on the Raven, FTU and SRA. FTU authorized repairs included, replacing the 

propeller, stabilator, wing tips, center wing, minor wing/fuselage repair, replacement/recharging 

of batteries, and replacement of those parts generally referred to as consumable, e.g., stabilator 

clips, and rudder and stabilator pushrods. SRA maintenance encompassed all maintenance tasks 

above the unit level, including limited depot level repairs. In the performance of SRA 

maintenance actions, WinTec normally required special tools, test equipment, and/or special 

training and skills.

In support of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) A3 UAS mission since 

2005, WinTec developed significant capabilities and experience in technical management, 

program management, training, and logistics for UAS. WinTec supports AFSOC’s commandwide unmanned systems program by providing analysis, research, training, operation and 

airspace management support to implement and sustain the required elements of this program. 

WinTec subject matter experts drafted, maintained and provided operational guidance in support 

of USSOCOM Tier I, II, and III unmanned systems. WinTec helped develop courseware and 

syllabus for classroom training; developed and monitored standardized training programs for 

each system; developed and maintained a database to track operational status of command and 

Air Force unmanned systems; and provided expertise to integrate unmanned systems in 

AFSOC’s force mix and throughout USSOCOM components. WinTec participates in UAS 

Conferences and Symposia that are relevant to sUAS support to its customers. This ensures 

WinTec is able to maintain currency in both the emerging system/sub-system and payload 

technologies being fielded and the operational employment of these assets.

WinTec also provided support to the AFSOC Special Tactics Community, by providing sUAS 

program management to the 720th Operation Support Squadron and its associated units assigned 

globally. As part of this effort, WinTec provided Technical Management, Program Management, 

Training, and Logistics support to AFSOC Special Tactics Community’s sUAS. In support of 

this effort, WinTec personnel performed sUAS pilot and instructor duties, operator maintenance 

of sUAS, and simulator operations.
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For the last 8 years, WinTec has provided sUAS training, operations, and maintenance support to 

the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) research and development efforts. WinTec pilots a myriad 

of fixed and rotary wing sUAS, as well balloons and Aerostats, in performing tasks, to include

studies, technical investigations, research, development, experimentation, limited acquisition and 

logistics support for systems and components supporting technology upgrade and modernization 

programs of DoD and other Government Agencies. 

WinTec is currently a subcontractor to BOSH Global Services on the US Army’s Small UAS 

Training, Maintenance, and Program Management contract. Wintec is the primary performer of 

depot-level maintenance for the Army’s fleet of sUAS. In support of this contract, WinTec also 

provides sUAS training support to augment BOSH capabilities.

Name and Address of Applicant:

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc.

Michael A. Zonfrelli, President

5410 W. Tyson Ave. Suite E

Tampa, FL. 33611

ZonfrelliM@arrowmaker.com

(813) 805-2714

Primary Point of Contact:

Joseph T. (Todd) Madison, Chief Pilot

MadisonT@arrowmaker.com,

(813) 805-2714

Sincerely,

Michael A. Zonfrelli

President

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc

Appendices

Appendix A: Rules Discussion and Exemption Justification

Appendix B: Manufacturer Small Unmanned Aerial System Information

Appendix C: WinTec Operating Instruction for Small Unmanned Aircraft System

Operations and Chief Pilot Qualifications and Certifications
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APPENDIX A: Rules Discussion and Exemption Justification

Exemption Request and Equivalent Level of Safety for the Applicable Rules

1.0 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates, 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1)

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the 

issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1).

Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by WinTec, 

an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety 

under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 

(f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the 

requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, 

operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS. In all 

cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UAS operated without an airworthiness 

certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as 

safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an 

airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

The sUAS to be operated under the exemption are less than 20 lbs. fully loaded, carry neither a 

pilot nor passenger, carry no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operate 

exclusively within an area pre-disclosed and in compliance with conditions set forth in the 

Manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and 

monitored by both the operator, pursuant to the Manual’s requirements, and under the 

requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements to provide security for the 

area of operation. The FAA will have advance notice of all operations. The automated safety 

features, including redundant sensor systems as described in Appendix B, highlight the design 

intentions towards safety and reliability. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates 

that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed of 

operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and 

inability to carry a substantial external load.

2.0 14 C.F.R. Part 27 Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft

14 C.F.R. Part 27 sets forth the procedural requirements for airworthiness certification of normal 

category rotorcraft.

To the extent the Flare Quad and Stork Octo would otherwise require certification under Part 27, 

WinTec seeks an exemption from Part 27’s airworthiness standards for the same reasons 

identified in the request for exemption from 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

3.0 14 C.F.R. § 45.23a & b Marking of the Aircraft 14 C.F.R. § 45.27(a) Rotorcraft.

Regulation 45.23 provides:

(a) Each operator of an aircraft must display on that aircraft marks consisting of the Roman 

capital letter “N” (denoting United States registration) followed by the registration number of the 

aircraft. Each suffix letter used in the marks displayed must also be a Roman capital letter.
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(b) When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is 

displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally 

certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the 

cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the 

words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. 

Each operator of a rotorcraft must display on that rotorcraft horizontally on both surfaces of the 

cabin, fuselage, boom, or tail the markings required by §45.23. 

WinTec’s sUAS’s have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the markings 

can be placed. Given the size of the sUAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. Official 

markings systems for small UAS have not been established for operations inside the NAS. The 

equivalent level of safety is provided by marking the PUMA, Flare Quad and the Stork Octo 

with the Company Logo and a bar code serial number on the fuselage. WinTec is prepared to 

fulfill any other request by the FAA to this topic in accordance to §45.29 (f) where the pilot, 

observer and others working with the sUAS will see the identification of the sUAS. The FAA 

has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 

and 10167A.

4.0 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b); 61.133(a): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; Pilot in 

Command; Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations.

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations.

Because the UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the 

equivalent level of safety of current operations because unlike a conventional aircraft that carries 

the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living being on board. Section 

61.133(a) requires an individual with a commercial pilot’s license to be pilot in command of an 

aircraft for compensation or hire. Because WinTec has been conducting safe, sUAS Operations 

since 2002 and has a proven track record with combined flight hours well into the thousands, we 

propose WinTec pilots not be required to hold a commercial or private pilot certification. As

outlined in Appendix C, WinTec has detailed sUAS flight training and operations guidance and 

flight evaluation criteria for all pilots. Several of WinTec’s pilots hold multiple sUAS training 

certifications. In addition, WinTec has sUAS pilots with Government Flight Representative 

(GFR) qualifications, as well as Commercial Airman and A&P licenses. Also, Appendix B

clearly outlines the dependability of each sUAS as well as their redundant safety features utilize.

4.1 WinTec Arrowmaker Inc. Safety Operations & Procedures Overview:

To further explain WinTec’s approach to providing an equivalent level of safety through the 

exemption of 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b); 61.133(a): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; 

Pilot in Command; Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations, the following paragraphs 

describe WinTec’s SUAS Flight procedures.

4.2 Technology Considerations:

WinTec uses best-in-class, tried and proven technologies that are in advanced iterations. 

Software from highly-reputable industry partners will include features:
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1. Auto Return to launch point if communication signal were to be severed. If the sUAS loses 

communications, the sUAS will have capability to return to a pre-determined location within 

the Security Perimeter and land.

2. Auto Return to launch point if the battery were to drop lower than nominal level.

3. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve.

4. Live video for operator gives real-time positioning feedback. In other words, we can monitor 

the scene from the vehicle's perspective for collision avoidance, and to maintain spatial 

orientation.

5. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies.

6. A hand controller or laptop contains operating information to ascertain vehicle health at all 

times, including but not limited to: speed of sUAS, direction of flight, sUAS speed, winds, 

altitude, range and bearing from home, link quality status, heading, battery voltage level and 

the number of GPS satellites.

7. GPS lock supplies for return-to-home (RTH). Should Command and Control (C2) link 

failures occur (highly improbable), vehicle returns automatically to the point of launch and 

lands.

8. Altitude information will be provided to the sUAS pilot via a digitally encoded telemetric 

data feed, which downlinks from the aircraft to a ground-based on-screen display. This 

altitude information will be generated by equipment installed on board the aircraft, using 

GPS triangulation, or digitally encoded barometric altimeter, or radio altimeter, or any 

combination thereof. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point will be established 

and confirmed for accuracy by the pilot.

4.3 Mechanical/Physical:

1. We will fly line-of-sight (LOS), only. The vehicle will always remain in direct LOS to the 

pilot, thus eliminating the concern of signal severance (flying behind objects/walls).

2. All the sUAS will weigh less than 20 lbs. and travel at less than 50 knots IAS.

3. Batteries should far exceed the capacity required for actual flight time.

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet AGL.

5. Fireproof bags will be used for storage and charging of high capacity Lipo batteries on-site.

6. sUAS operated under this exemption will be marked in accordance with 14 CFR part 45 or as 

otherwise authorized by the FAA.

4.4 Personnel:

1. Spotters ensure safe operation and act as a redundant set of eyes for operators (pilot, gimbal 

op, director)

2. A mission briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each 

day’s activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within 

the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing.
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3. The operator will obtain the consent of all persons involved in the sUAS operations and 

ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operations.

4. Observer and pilot will at all times be able to communicate by voice.

5. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained.

6. Pilot and observer will have been trained and receive an annual flight evaluation on the 

particular UAS to be operated.

7. Pilot and observer will not fly unless they have a current second class medical certificate.

4.5 Operations:

1. The sUAS will weigh less than 20 pounds, including energy source(s) and equipment. 

Operations authorized by this petition of exemption are limited to the following aircraft 

described in Appendix B; Puma, Flare Quad Copter, and Stork Octo Copter.

Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition amendment 

to this request.

2. The sUAS will not be flown greater than 50 knots IAS.

3. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as 

indicated by the procedures specified in the operator’s manual. All altitudes reported to ATC 

will be in feet AGL.

4. The sUAS will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This 

requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective 

lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued medical certificate.

5. All operations will utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO will be used to satisfy the VLOS 

requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC will be 

able to communicate verbally at all times.

6. The sUAS Operating Instruction/Program Policy included as Appendix C, sUAS Operator’s 

Manuals, and this petition of exemption will be maintained and made available to the 

Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in 

this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating instruction/program policy or the 

operator’s manual, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and will be 

followed. Otherwise, the operator will follow the procedures as outlined in its operator’s 

manual. The manufacturer may update or revise its operator’s manual. It is the operator’s

responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the 

Administrator upon request.

7. Prior to each flight the PIC will inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. 

If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the sUAS, the aircraft is 

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the sUAS 

is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station, if utilized, will be 

included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations will be properly

documented in the aircraft records.
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8. Any sUAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the sUAS operation or 

flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, will undergo a 

functional test flight in accordance with the operator’s manual. The PIC who conducts the 

functional test flight will make an entry in the sUAS aircraft records of the flight. The 

requirements and procedures for a functional test flight and aircraft record entry will be 

added to the operator’s manual.

9. The operator will follow the manufacturer’s sUAS aircraft/component, maintenance, 

overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. When unavailable, aircraft 

maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/maintenance requirements 

will be established and identified in the operator’s manual. At a minimum, requirements for 

the following will be included in the operator’s manual:

a. Actuators / Servos

b. Transmission (single rotor)

c. Power plant (motors)

d. Propellers

e. Electronic speed controller

f. Batteries

g. Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor)

h. Remote command and control

i. Ground control station (if used)

j. Any other components as determined by the operator

10. The Pilot In Command (PIC) will possess a current flight Evaluation and at least a current 

second-class medical certificate. 

11. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC will operate the sUAS with 

appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

12. Prior to any flight operations authorized by this petition of exemption, the PIC and VO will

have successfully completed a qualification process, as outlined in the WinTec Arrowmaker, 

Inc. (WinTec) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Operating Instruction/Program 

Policy in Appendix C. 

13. The sUAS will not be operated directly over any person, except authorized and consenting 

personnel, nor below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface in the 

event of a sUAS failure or emergency.

14. Regarding the distance from participating persons, the operator’s manual has safety 

mitigations for authorized and consenting personnel. At all times, those persons will be 

essential to the operations. All nonparticipating persons will be kept at a safe distance from 

the operation.

15. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of 

the sUAS will comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other 

appropriate government oversight agency requirements.
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16. The documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be available to the PIC at the 

Ground Control Station of the sUAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents will

be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The sUAS will remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and 

activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, 

parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.).

18. sUAS operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1.

− All operations will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

− Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

19. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries 

of the operational area will be reported to the FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) 

within 24 hours. Accidents will be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board 

(NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Further flight 

operations will not be conducted until the incident, accident, or transgression is reviewed by 

AFS-80 and authorization to resume operations is provided.

WinTec notes FAA notice N-8900.227, unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operational 

Approval, at 20-21 (July 30, 2013). The FAA has the statutory authority, granted at 49 U.S.C. 

§44701(f) to waive the pilot requirements for commercial operations.

By following these procedures, WinTec will maintain its flawless flight history and given these 

conditions and restrictions, an equivalent level of safety will be provided by allowing WinTec to 

operate the PUMA, Flare Quad and Stork Octo without a private pilot’s certificate or a 

commercial pilot’s certificate, under the conditions set forth herein.

5.0 14 C.F.R. §91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness. 

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy 

condition.

As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft flown by WinTec, should this 

exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. 

Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained in the Manual for maintenance and 

use of safety check listed in Appendix B prior to each flight, an equivalent level of safety will be 

provided.

6.0 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) (c): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. 

Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: 

No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft ... 

(2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, 

unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, 

approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.
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The sUAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual 

on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or 

capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The equivalent level of safety will be maintained 

by keeping the flight manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will 

have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: 

Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, 

and 10700.

7.0 14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight action 

This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the 

safety of flight.

As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an exemption 

will be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be provided as set forth in Appendix B. The 

PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and 

takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight.

8.0 14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight instruction:

Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free 

balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual 

controls.

sUAS and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. 

Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the 

aircraft via radio communications. Also, a flight plan is created through the mission planner 

software on a laptop to establish fail-safe settings and can be adjusted during flight. The FAA 

has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controls for a number 

of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. See Exemption Nos.5778K & 

9862A. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will 

be carried in the aircraft and the PIC will be experienced and qualified with the sUAS before 

flying.

9.0 14 C.F.R. §91.119(c): Minimum safe altitudes 

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the 

following altitudes:

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open 

water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 

feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.

Because aerial survey, mapping and inspections work must be accomplished at relatively low 

altitudes and at altitudes less than 500 feet AGL; and operations above 500 feet AGL pose a 
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heightened risk of collision with another aircraft, safety can only be assured through the grant of 

an exemption to Section 91.119.

10.0 14 C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by 

reference to an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate 

altimeter setting available before departure.”

As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an 

exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, 

pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on 

the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

11.0 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

(a) Prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless 

(considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of 

intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed.

(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind 

and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing 

and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.

Operating the sUAS in a pre-defined area with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel does not raise 

the type of risk contemplated by §91.151. sUAS flights for the FLARE Quad and Stork Octo 

would be limited to approximately 15 minutes in length. All sUAS will be flown during the day, 

within VLOS, battery power levels are constantly observed and when the capacity drops to 

approximately 25% reserve level the pilot will have an adequate amount of power to return to the 

landing zone. For added safety, WinTec sUAS pilots have/will always fly with a “Falcon 

Tracker”, radio locating device attached to the sUAS. Therefore, if there is an un-intended 

landing, the pilot will be able to quickly and accurately retrieve the sUAS. Given the limitations 

on the sUAS’s proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a 

predetermined area, a longer time frame for sUAS flights in daylight VFR conditions is 

reasonable.

Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior 

exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without 

compliance with FAR 91.151 (a). Operating the small UAS, in a tightly controlled area where 

only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be 

allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that 

Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the small UAS. 
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Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 15 minutes would greatly reduce the utility for which the 

exemption will be granted.

Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 

approximately 15 minutes or 25% of battery power whichever happens first. This restriction 

would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in 

its limited operating area.

Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 

10673, and 10808.

12.0 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration 

The regulation provides in pertinent part: 

(a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it 

the following: 

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. . . . 

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by 

paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at 

the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. 

The UAS is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry 

certification and registration documents or to display them on the sUAS. An equivalent level of

safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot 

flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them; to the extent they are applicable to the 

sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of 

other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 

10700.

13.0 14 C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections 

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as 

prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in 

paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this 

chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43.

Given that these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, 

these sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator 

pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook as referenced in the Manual (See 

Appendix B). An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small UASs are very 

limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in controlled areas for limited 

periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the UAS can land immediately and will be operating 

from no higher than 500 feet AGL. For added safety, WinTec sUAS pilots will always fly with a 
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“Falcon Tracker” radio locating device attached to the sUAS. Therefore, if there is an unintended landing, the pilot will be able to quickly and accurately retrieve the sUAS. The Pilot 

also has a flight data recorder on the laptop and can review the past flight for any anomalies. As 

provided in the Manual, the operator will ensure that the FLARE Quad and STORK Octo are 

nearly maintenance free, they perform automatic pre-flight checks and any failure will prevent 

the operator from arming the sUAS for flight. The PUMA, FLARE and STORK have pre-flight 

checks of the battery levels, motors, compass, magnetometer, Loss of Link (return to home 

location) settings and the PUMA has a pitot check.

Qualified operators of the UAS ensure it is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform 

required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is 

the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy 

condition to provide the equivalent level of safety.

14.0 SUMMARY

Petitioner seeks relief from the requirements of 333 Aircraft Exemption Status, 14

C.F.R Part 21, subpart H, Part 27, 45.23b, 45.27a, 61.113a&b, 61.133a, 91.7a, 91.9b2&C, 

91.103b, 91.109a, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151a1&b, 91.203a&b, 91.405a, 91.407a1, 91.409a1&2, 

91.417a&b to implement sUAS operations throughout the United States for the commercial 

operations of aerial photography, crop monitoring, photogrammetry, disaster survey, search and 

rescue, power-line inspections, antenna inspections, bridge inspections as well as research and 

development. Operations will be solely during daylight hours, within VLOS by a qualified 

operator. In general, sUAS operations are intended to be conducted in areas remote from both 

congested areas and airports. The nature of operations anticipated by WinTec Arrowmaker Inc.

requires that the sUAS be flown at relatively low altitudes. WinTec expects that in most 

instances, the sUAS will be flown less than 75 feet from the highest structure along the path of 

the sUAS and in no instances will be flown higher than 500 feet above the ground. Accordingly, 

the risk of interference with other aircraft is minimal.
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APPENDIX B: Manufacturer Small Unmanned Aerial System Information

1.0 FLARE Quad:

1.1 FLARE Key Features include

 Highest quality carbon fiber and aluminum constructed 'Rapid Deploy' folding airframe

 Fully adjustable rail supported brushless gimbal system powered by 32-bit AlexMos

 Gimbal supports wide range of cameras and is fully adjustable

 180 Degrees + gimbal tilt angle, from facing over 90' straight down to 90' straight up, ideal for 

inspection work

 Adjustable rail supported battery bay for mounting difference size batteries, on top or bottom

 High strength impact resistant top dome cover with integrated LED, Safety Switch and USB 

interface

 Removable airframe hatch for easy access to all electronics with no tools required!

 Quick release landing gear legs with clip on holder that setup in seconds, again no tools needed

 Vibration damping rail system that can be setup for different camera/payload weights

 Vibration damping motor mount system for high frequency motor vibration reduction

 Airframe side panel enclosures ensure electronics are protected and hidden

 X8 Setup supported with motor mounts and cut outs for ESC's

1.2 FLARE Advanced GPS Features

 3DR Pixhawk GPS Flight controller with advanced GPS Features

 'Follow Me' Have the FLARE follow you or your subject around

 'Loiter' Accurate GPS position and altitude hold modes keep your drone where you want it
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 'Return to Home' With a flip of the switch have the drone return home and land autonomously

 Advanced Way-point navigation, mission planning and more!

1.3 FLARE Components

 Ready to fly SteadiDrone FLARE quad-copter

 Integrated rail supported brushless gimbal system powered by 32-bit AlexMos

 4 x 650Kv 3506 powerful and efficient SteadiDrone brushless motors

 25A Quattro ESC Motor controller

 4 x 12” APC SF Props

Advanced GPS 3DR Pixhawk Flight controller with data telemetry system

 16Ch FRSKy Taranis 2.4Ghz Advanced digital radio system with telemetry

 5200mAh 4S SteadiDrone power pack

 AC/DC Battery charger kit

 Landing gear clip on holder

 LiPo alarm checker

1.4 FLARE Specifications

 Camera - Cannon PowerShot S110 digital 

 Flight Endurance - up to 18min

 Max Additional Payload - Gimbal 250g (0.6lbs) / Drone 800g (1.8lbs)

 Weight (Excluding battery & payload) - 1.7kg / (3.7lbs) RTF

 Weight (Including battery & payload) - 2.2kg / (4.9lbs) RTF

 Max AUW - 3020g / (6.7lbs)

 Dimensions open (L x W x H) : 475 x 644 x 207mm (18.7 x 25.4 x 8.1in)

 Dimensions folded (L x W x H) : 482 x 219 x 115mm (18.9 X 8.6 X 4.5in)

 Diagonal length : 677mm / (26.6in.)

 Weight Airframe: 970g / (2.1lbs)

1.5 3DR Pixhawk Auto Pilot

Features

 Advanced 32 bit ARM Cortex® M4 Processor running NuttX RTOS

 14 PWM/servo outputs (8 with failsafe and manual override, 6 auxiliary, high-power compatible)

 Abundant connectivity options for additional peripherals (UART, I2C, CAN)

 Integrated backup system for in-flight recovery and manual override with dedicated processor and 

stand-alone power supply

 Backup system integrates mixing, providing consistent autopilot and manual override mixing 

modes

 Redundant power supply inputs and automatic failover

 External safety button for easy motor activation

 Multicolor LED indicator

 High-power, multi-tone piezo audio indicator

 microSD card for long-time high-rate logging

Microprocessor:

 32-bit STM32F427 Cortex M4 core with FPU

 168 MHz/256 KB RAM/2 MB Flash

 32 bit STM32F103 failsafe co-processor
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Sensors:

 ST Micro L3GD20 3-axis 16-bit gyroscope

 ST Micro LSM303D 3-axis 14-bit accelerometer / magnetometer

 Invensense MPU 6000 3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope

 MEAS MS5611 barometer

1.6FrSky 2.4GHz ACCST Taranis X9D radio transmitter

 Number of Channels: Up to 16 channels

 Operating Voltage Range: 6~15V (2S, 3S Lipos are acceptable)

 Operating Current: 260mA maximum (both RF module and backlit are on)

 Operating Temperature: -10~60°C

 Backlight LCD Screen: 212*64, monochrome

 Model Memories: 60 (extendible by SD card)

 Compatibility: FrSky X series, D series and V8-II series receivers

1.7 FrSky X8R 8/16ch full duplex telemetry receiver

 Dimension: 46.47×26.78×14.12mm (L × W × H)

 Weight: 16.6g

 Number of Channels: 16CH (1~8ch from conventional channel outputs, 1~16ch from SBUS port

 or combine two X8R to become a 16 channels receiver)

 With RSSI PWM output (0~3.3V)

 Operating Voltage Range: 4.0~10V

 Operating Current: 100mA@5V

 Operating Range: full range (>1.5km)

 Firmware Upgradeable

 Compatibility: FrSky DFT/DJT/DHT/DHT-U in D_mode

 FrSky Taranis X9D/XJT in D8 mode

 FrSky Taranis X9D/XJT in D16 mode

1.8 FLARE Battery

One SteadiDrone 5200mAh 4S Battery

1.9 FrSky Battery Voltage Sensor

This is a two Way Telemetry System’s Accessory. There are three voltage ranges to choose: 1S LiPo for 

battery voltage range from 0V~6.6V, up to 3S LiPo for 0V~13.2V and up to 5S LiPo for 0V~19.8V.

1.10 External Monitor

This 7 inches FPV monitors has HDMI and AV, built in 5.8GHz Wireless receiver

Wireless Receiver Channel (MHz)

CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7

5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925

5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745

5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847

5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860
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2.0 STORK Octo:

2.1 Frame is a Tarot T18 1250 size octocopter

2.2 Stork Octo Specifications:

• Camera - Sony Block, 30X Zoom, 680line

• Flight Endurance - 10-20min

• Max Additional Payload - 2.3kg (5lbs)

• Weight (Excluding battery & payload) - 4.9kg / (11lbs) RTF

• Weight (Including battery & payload) - 9.1kg / (20lbs) RTF

• Max AUW - 11.3kg / (25lbs)

• Dimensions open (L x W x H): 1346.2 x 1346.2 x 406.4mm (53 x 53 x 16in)

• Dimensions folded (L x W x H): 1346.2 x 457 x 127mm (53 X 18 X 5inDiagonal length : 1250mm / 

(49.2in.)

• Weight Airframe: 2131.9g / (4.7lbs)
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2.3 3DR Pixhawk Auto Pilot

Features

 Advanced 32 bit ARM Cortex® M4 Processor running NuttX RTOS

 14 PWM/servo outputs (8 with failsafe and manual override, 6 auxiliary, high-power compatible)

 Abundant connectivity options for additional peripherals (UART, I2C, CAN)

 Integrated backup system for in-flight recovery and manual override with dedicated processor and 

stand-alone power supply

 Backup system integrates mixing, providing consistent autopilot and manual override mixing 

modes

 Redundant power supply inputs and automatic failover

 External safety button for easy motor activation

 Multicolor LED indicator

 High-power, multi-tone piezo audio indicator

 microSD card for long-time high-rate logging

Microprocessor:

 32-bit STM32F427 Cortex M4 core with FPU

 168 MHz/256 KB RAM/2 MB Flash

 32 bit STM32F103 failsafe co-processor

Sensors:

 ST Micro L3GD20 3-axis 16-bit gyroscope

 ST Micro LSM303D 3-axis 14-bit accelerometer / magnetometer

 Invensense MPU 6000 3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope

 MEAS MS5611 barometer

2.4 Eight Tarot 5008 High Power Brushless Motors with Tarot 1755 Carbon Propellers

 KV : 340kv

 Poles : 14

 No. of Li-Po cell : 6S

 No load current : 0.6A @ 10V

 Max thrust : 3.7kg with 1855 prop, 25V@26A input 

 Max Power : 700W / 40A

 Dia. 58.5mm

 Stator size : 50mm x 8mm

 Case length : 20mm

 Shaft length : 42mm

 Shaft Dia. 4mm

 Weight : 168g

 Wires Length : 10mm

 Mounting Hole : 25mm x 4 holes

 Propeller Mounting : Two Holes (12mm spacing)

 Recommended Propeller Size : 15-16 inch (Two Holes Mounting)

 Recommended ESC : 40A
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2.5 Tarot 3-Axis Gimbal for Full Frame Camera (Servo Driven)

2.6 Video Transmitter Module

 5.8 GHz

 DJI AVL58 FPV System (TX + RX + Antenna / 500mw)

 2-3km line-of-site range

2.7 Two Turnigy Nano-tech 8000mAh 6s 25-50c Lipo Battery Pack

 Capacity: 8000mAh

 Voltage: 6S1P / 6 Cell / 22.2V

 Discharge: 25C Constant / 50C Burst

 Weight: 1105g (including wire, plug & case)

 Dimensions: 195x50x55mm

 Balance Plug: JST-XH

 Discharge Plug: 5mm bullet-connector

2.8 Hobbywing FlyFun 40A-OPTO ESC Speed Controller

 Safety arming feature: Regardless the throttle stick position, the motor will not spin after battery 

connected. 

 Throttle calibration function: Throttle range can be calibrated to be compatible with different 

transmitters.

User programmable. 

 Multiple program methods supported: transmitter stick, LED Program Card. Very easy to program 

the ESC at home or at the flying field.

 Compatible with Lipo battery and NiCd/NiMH battery.

 Internal timing can be changed to be suitable for different brushless motors.

 Full protection: Low voltage cutoff protection / Over-heat protection / Throttle signal loss 

protection.

 Extreme low resistance PCB is used at the power output section, the whole ESC has super 

current endurance capability.

 Microprocessor uses separate voltage regulator IC, with good anti-jamming capability.
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Specification :

 Output: Continuous 40A, Burst 55A up to 10 seconds.

 Input Voltage: 2-6 cells lithium battery or 5-18 cells NiCd/NiMh battery.

 BEC: NO BEC

 Refresh rate of the throttle signal: 50Hz to 432Hz.

 Max Speed: 210000rpm for 2 Poles BLM, 70000rpm for 6 poles BLM, 35000rpm for 12 poles 

BLM. (BLM = BrushLess Motor)

 Size: 60mm x 28mm x 12mm.

 Weight: 35.2g

2.9 External Video Monitor

This 7 inches FPV monitors has HDMI and AV, built in 5.8GHz Wireless receiver

Wireless Receiver Channel (MHz)

CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7

5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925

5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745

5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847

5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860
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3.0 PUMA All Environment (AE) sUAS

1. 1 Right Wing

2. 2 Center Wing

3. 3 Stabilator

4. 4 Left Wing

5. 5 Fuselage Assembly

6. 6 Rechargeable Air Vehicle Battery

7. 7 EO/IR/Illuminator Gimbaled Payload

Air Vehicle Characteristics:

 Wingspan: 110 in.

 Length: 56 in.

 Structure: modular, KevlarTM composite

 Weight: (with payload) 12.9 lb.

 Modular Battery Capacity: 3.7 lb.

 Airspeed Range: 20-40 knots

 Range, Omni Antenna: 10 km (LOS)*

 Range, Directional: 20 km (LOS)*

 Motor: Direct drive electric

 Nominal Endurance: 120 minutes above 32° F

 60 minutes below 32° F

 Launch: Hand launch or mechanical launcher

 Landing: Deep-stall Autoland 1:1 ratio

 Navigation: P(y)-code GPS/Selective Availability

 Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM)

 (WGS84) and electronic compass

 Flight Control: Manual or autonomous

 Strobe: Visible/IR
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3.1 Puma AE System Limitations: Characteristic

 Launch Altitude Minimum: No restrictions

 Maximum: 10,500 ft. Mean Sea Level (MSL)

 Landing Altitude Minimum: No restrictions

 Maximum: 10,500 ft. MSL

 Flight Altitude Minimum: No restrictions

 Maximum: 10,500 ft. MSL

 Blowing Sand and Dust Maximum: 25 Kts

 Wind Speed Minimum: No restrictions

 Wind Speed Maximum: 25 Kts

 Rain 0.25 in. per hour

 Immersion Up to 2 meters for up to 2 hours inside “dry bag” protective packaging

 Temperature Air Vehicle and Payload: -20o - 120o F

 GCS and UBC: 0o - 120o F

3.2 Puma AE DDL Frequencies: bandwidth)

 M1 1625-1725 003-097 101-199

 M2 1755-1850 003-092 101-194

 M3 (future) 2200-2290 003-087 101-189

 M4 (future) 2310-2390 003-077 101-179

3.3 Gimbaled I-Spin Payload

3.4 Ground Control Station (GCS)

The VO controls the Air Vehicle using the GCS. The GCS provides the VO with full control of the Air

Vehicle during launch, flight and landing, along with full control of the payload. The GCS allows 

operations by a standard two-person crew; however, if operation by a single-person is required, the GCS

allows the VO to control all data and input via a single Hand Control The GCS includes CF-19 laptop for 

mission planning and management through FalconView software, payload automatic tracking through AV

Tracker software, still and video storage, image processing, video playback and transfer, Electronic 

Logbook, and system component tracking
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3.5 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK:

1. Start Recorder

2. Set GCS Battery Warning Level

3. AV & GCS channel – Select

4. GCS transmitter – On; Select Control

5. GPS – Locked (4+)

6. Boot altitude (± 50 ft) & Magnetic compass (± 10°) – Check

7. LOL setting – Check

8. +, H, E, and L waypoints – Check

9. MAN flight mode –Select; Throttle – Check AV Battery Voltage after 3 seconds > 22.6 V DC - Verify

10. Check Payload – Verify; Check IR illuminator – Check (as required) Payload – Unstow Payload –

Stow if not using the IR illuminator

WARNING: Preflight verification of IR payload laser illuminator function shall be done while aiming the 

beam straight down onto a non-reflective, diffusive surface such as dirt or dry grass. Never direct the 

illuminator upward or at anyone during this check. The illuminator must be in the OFF state at the end of 

Preflight Check to ensure no risk to the AV launcher. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.

11. Forward and back stick – Check

12. Left and Right stick – Check

13. Gyros - Functional & Centered

14. Pitot – Check -5 to 5 m/s (beginning and ending air speed) 15 to 45 m/s (steady, when Pitot is 

pressed)

15. GCS battery voltage – Check

16. Autoland – Select

17. Wing assembly – Attach

18. 17. Beacons – Check/Set (as required); Locator – Check (if equipped)

LAUNCH:

1. Wind direction - Determine

2. Point AV nose into take-off direction

3. MAN flight mode - Select

4. Assume correct stance for launching AV

5. Throttle – Full (100%)

CAUTION: Wait until motor is at full throttle for three seconds before launching Air Vehicle. Otherwise, 

crash landing and possible damage to Air Vehicle could result.

CAUTION: In the event of a bad launch, the VO must be prepared to command Autoland immediately to 

minimize damage to the Air Vehicle.

6. AV – Launch

7. Joystick inputs – as necessary

8. Maintain climb direction into wind until approx. 200-300ft AGL

LANDING:

1. Laser illuminator – Off

2. Payload – Stow

3. AV altitude >100ft AGL – Verify

4. AV into wind – Orient

5. Autoland – Select

6. Continue to fly AV until touchdown

7. Flight/Mission data – Record
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POSTFLIGHT

1. (Land): Fuselage – Retrieve

2. Wing Assembly – Remove

3. Strobes – Off as required

4. De-select Control

5. Battery – Disconnect

6. Remainder of AV components – Retrieve

7. AV components – Inspect

8. Inventory all equipment (prior to departing) – Complete

POSTFLIGHT (Water):

1. Fuselage – Retrieve

2. Excess water – Drain

3. Wing Assembly – Remove

4. Throttle – Check (100% for 10 sec)

5. Payload – Unstow Payload – visual check Video – clear?

6. Payload – Stow

7. Strobes – Off as required

8. De-select Control

9. Battery & Payload – Remove

10. Air Vehicle – Rinse (Fresh water)

11. Air Vehicle – Dry

12. Inspect Water Intrusion Label; Servo, Avionics, and Battery

13. Battery – Install/Stow

14. Pitot tube and avionics static cup – Remove & Replace

15. AV components – Inspect

16. Inventory all equipment (prior to departing) – Complete
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3.6 Standard PUMA AE Hand controller Screen Display

1. Flight mode

2. Initial startup will show “GPS STARTUP” usually 15 sec. then Time/date group. Also can / will 

show “SEE DIAG” will flash. You must acknowledge. 

3. GPS tracking. Need +4. -4 or less indicates loss of GPS. Key means the AV is loaded with crypto. 

RED key indicates crypto zeroize failure.

4. Box means only monitoring / not in control of the AV. 

5. Link status bar. At Loss of link you will see a clock. If the clock is there for 6 sec / end-route rally

6. Boot altitude MSL or altitude AV is currently at. The sample altitude: 1017 with the arrow is 

command altitude you want the AV to climb or descend to.

7. Range / distance from the HOME location. Will blink at last know Range when loss of GPS.

8. Bearing / direction from the Home location. Will blink at last known bearing when loss of GPS.

9. Indicated LASER is on.

10. Indicates front camera. Under that symbol is a mustache / indicates camera is still stowed.

11. Indicates which Zoom the camera is in. (W, M, N ,U)

12. Joystick inputs

13. Center field of view

14. General warning display area. (Mission not set, propulsion fail....)
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15. Transmit (TX) status. Indicates if GCS radio transmitter is on or off.

16. Altitude Flight winds. AV needs to fly a full 360 degrees for accurate wind reading.

17. Autoland indicator. Solid AUTOLAND= system initiated. Flashing AUTOLAND= VO initiated.

18. Target bearing. Direction Center field of view from AV.

19. Target Range. Distance in meters from AV to Center field of view.

20. Center field of view coordinates. Will not be displayed if looking at the horizon or if no DTED.

21. Command altitude display. ALT, HOME, LOIT modes= only visible when making altitude 

changes. ( 20 foot increments)

22. % power display. MAN mode=only visible when making changes to throttle. (from zero...First 

bump up of throttle = 25%, after that each bump up or down = 5% change)

23. Flight modes. (MAN, ALT, HOME, LOIT, NAV)

24. Flight time. In minutes since launch. If time equals/exceeds loop cycle time then the time will blink 

and flight background turns red.

25. GCS battery low warning. Only displayed when below user defined low setting.

26. AV battery voltage. Always displayed but when AV voltage is low a warning will display next to 

the AV voltage display.

27. Heading. Direction AV nose id pointing. In reference to Magnetic North.

28. Ground speed. Speed of AV over ground in Kts.

29. AV Coordinates. Coordinates will blink if GPS does not have valid fix or if GPS info from AV is not 

being updated.
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3.7 PUMA AE Battery
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3.8 Field Repair Kit (FRK)

Each system includes an FRK with items necessary to complete field repair or routine maintenance. Each 

FRK includes all tools required to complete the operator-level maintenance described in Section 9 of the 

operator manual.

3.9 Press Release

The following link contains an article announcing that the Federal Aviation Administration gave approval 

for energy corporation BP and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer AeroVironment to fly an 

AeroVironment Puma AE for aerial surveys in Alaska—the first time the FAA has authorized a 

commercial UAS operation over land.

FAA Approves First Commercial UAS Flights over Land

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APPENDIX C: WinTec Operating Instruction for Small Unmanned Aircraft 

System Operations and Chief Pilot Qualifications and 

Certifications

Enclosures:

WinTec UAV Operating Instructions

WinTec Chief Pilot Qualifications and Certifications
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 SUAS PROGRAM / Tampa, Florida

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Opr: WinTec Arrowmaker SUAS (Mr. Todd Madison)

Certified by: WinTec Arrowmaker President (Michael A. Zonfrelli)

Pages: 23

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This instruction implements AFI 11-502 vol. 1, Small Unmanned aircraft Training, vol. 2, 

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization/Evaluation Program and vol. 3, Small 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations. AFI 11-5GP1-SUAS, vol. 1, Group 1 SUAS Operator 

Training, vol. 2, Group 1 SUAS Operator Evaluations, and vol. 3, Group 1 SUAS Operator 

Procedures. These Instructions establish policies and procedures for the management of the

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. SUAS Program. This OI is applicable to all WinTec SUAS 

personnel. All changes and recommendations will be submitted to the SUAS Program 

This OI requires the collection and maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act 

of 1974

____________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

 

This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.

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1. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY 3

1.1. SUAS Program Objectives 

2. SUAS PROGRAM PERSONNEL (FIRES) ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES 3

2.1. Program Responsibilities

2.2. Duties

3. SUAS PROGRAM INPROCESSING REQUIREMENTS 5

3.1. SUAS Phase Requirements

3.2. Newly Assigned SUAS

3.3. Visiting SUAS 

4. SUAS-I and SUAS-E UPGRADE PROCEDURES AND TRAINING PROGRAM 6

4.1. SUAS-I 

4.2. SUAS-E

4.3. Documentation 

5. EVALUATIONS 7

5.1. Evaluation Zone Monitoring 

5.2. Evaluation Notification 

5.3. Ground Phase Evaluation Procedures 

5.4. Control Phase Evaluation Profiles 

5.5. Control Phase Evaluation Events 

5.6. Evaluation Documentation 

5.7. Processing and Routing of SUAS Evaluation Form 

5.8. Additional Training 

5.9. Disqualification
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5.10 Debrief 

6. NO-NOTICE / SPOT / SUPPLEMENTAL EVALUATION PROCEDURES 9

6.1. No-Notice Evaluations 

6.2. Spot Evaluations 

7. GO / NO-GO PROCEDURES 10

7.1. SUAS Activities 

8. TREND ANALYSIS 10

8.1. Ground Phase Trend Identification & Tracking 

8.2. Control Phase Trend Identification & Tracking 

8.3. Reporting of Trends 

8.4. Corrective Actions 

8.5. Discrepancies 

9. CREW ENDURANCE 10

10. INCIDENT AND MISHAP REPORTING 11

ATTACHMENT 1 Individual MQT Grade Sheet 12

ATTACHMENT 2 SUAS-O Flight Evaluation Grading Criteria 14

ATTACHMENT 3 SUAS-I Flight Evaluation Grading Criteria 17

ATTACHMENT 4 Flight Scenarios 18

ATTACHMENT 5 SUAS Crew Member Mission Briefing Checklist 19

ATTACHMENT 6 Operational Risk Management (ORM) 20

ATTACHMENT 7 SUAS Mishap Report Format 21
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1. Purpose and Applicability. This instruction outlines general guidance for the WinTec 

Arrowmaker, Inc. SUAS Program. The purpose of this instruction is to detail how the unit 

manages and executes the SUAS Program. Additionally, this instruction sets policies for the 

SUAS Program and outlines standardized procedures for conducting evaluations. Where 

procedures are adequately outlined in the parent AFIs, they are not repeated, but 

referenced.

1.1 SUAS Program Objectives. The SUAS Program must ensure that the unit’s SUAS 

training program supports the successful and safe execution of the unit’s multiple 

designed operation capability (DOC) taskings. The WinTec SUAS Program shares the same 

program objectives listed in AFI 11-502 Volumes 1, 2 and 3 and AFI 11-5GP1-SUAS

Volumes 1, 2 and 3. The objectives are achieved through following all guidance and 

governing directives listed in AFI 11-502 Volumes 1, 2 and 3, and AFI 11-5GP1-SUAS 

Volumes 1, 2 and 3 and this OI. Additionally, WinTec will maintain a good working 

relationship with Army Research Lab, ARL and Unique Mission Cell, (UMC) and ensure that 

all training requirements and operational procedures are standardized within the unit.

2. SUAS Program Personnel Organization and Duties. WinTec manning will consist of 

one SUAS Program Manager, two SUAS Evaluators, and two SUAS Instructors.

2.1. Program Responsibilities. SUAS Program is the President’s program to assess the 

readiness of the SUAS personnel within the company. Additionally, the program is charged 

with providing feedback on processes to the Army Research Lab, ARL and Unique Mission 

Cell, (UMC) that ensure the readiness of the company to conduct TSOA missions. These 

activities include, but are not limited to:

2.1.1. SUAS Evaluator and SUAS Program Manager:

2.1.1.1. Review SUAS Evaluation forms prior to routing for signatures.

2.1.1.2. Ensure the WinTec SUAS Program is IAW AFIs, supplements and OIs.

2.1.1.3. Provide input to the WinTec President on SUAS Program issues, procedures, 

and trends.

2.1.1.4. Conduct SUAS/SUAS-E objectivity evaluations of unit SUAS-Es.

2.1.1.5. Provide input, feedback, and suggest improvements.

2.1.1.6. Review training records prior to giving an evaluation.

2.1.1.7. Conduct review of all SUAS evaluation folders upon PCS/PCA into the 

Company.

2.1.1.8. Coordinate with Range Officials to schedule/cancel ranges.

2.1.1.9. Act as Equipment custodian for all unit SUAS systems and ensure only SUAS 

qualified personnel are issued equipment.

2.1.1.10. Capitalize on all opportunities to integrate SUAS training with TSOA trips.

2.1.1.11. Maintain the evaluation profile books and their associated scenarios.

2.1.1.12. Maintain the master question file (MQF) test bank.

2.1.1.13. Maintain ground and control phase trending information.

2.1.1.14. Submit ORM and WARNO.

2.1.1.15. Repair or return damaged parts to the WinTec SUAS equipment custodian.

2.1.1.16. Ensure that the unit maintains a minimum of two SUAS Instructors and one 

Evaluator to return any non-current SUAS-O's to flying status to meet mission 

requirements.

2.1.1.17. Review and be familiar with AFI 11-502 vol. 1, Small Unmanned aircraft 

Training, vol. 2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization/Evaluation 

Program and vol. 3, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, 26 April 2012. AFI 
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11-5GP1-SUAS, vol. 1, Group 1 SUAS Operator Training, vol. 2, Group 1 SUAS 

Operator Evaluations, and vol. 3, Group 1 SUAS Operator Procedures.

2.1.1.18. Maintain SUAS currency IAW this policy.

2.1.2. Additional Duty SUAS-Es:

2.1.2.1. Maintain qualifications as instructors.

2.1.2.2. Administer evaluations only on the systems they are qualified on.

2.1.2.3. Conduct a thorough pre-mission briefing, (attachment 5 and 6), for the 

examinee and applicable crew members on all aspects of the evaluation. Explain the 

purpose of the evaluation and how it will be conducted. The examinee will accomplish 

all mission planning.

2.1.2.4. Conduct a thorough post-mission debriefing for the examinee and applicable 

crew members on all aspects of the evaluation. Thoroughly critique all aspects of the 

flight. During the critique, the SUAS-E will review the evaluates overall rating, specific 

deviations, area grades assigned (if other than qualified), and any required additional 

training. Evaluator judgment will be the determining factor in arriving at the overall 

grade.

2.1.2.5. Immediately correct breaches of flying safety or flight discipline during an 

evaluation (this applies to all crew members). If this situation occurs, the SUAS-E will 

also debrief unit supervision, and if appropriate, document the deviation on an

approved evaluation form.

2.1.2.6. Immediately notify WinTec Leadership whenever Qualification Level “Q-2” or 

“Q-3” performance is observed.

2.1.2.7. Review and be familiar with AFI 11-502 vol. 1, Small Unmanned aircraft 

Training, vol. 2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization/Evaluation 

Program and vol. 3, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, 26 April 2012. AFI 

11-5GP1-SUAS, vol. 1, Group 1 SUAS Operator Training, vol. 2, Group 1 SUAS Operator 

Evaluations, and vol. 3, Group 1 SUAS Operator Procedures.

2.1.2.8. Conduct SUAS evaluations on WinTec personnel.

2.1.2.9. Provide recommendations for improvement to the SUAS Program Manager.

2.1.2.10. Review training records prior to giving an evaluation.

2.1.2.11. Maintain SUAS currency IAW AFI 11-502 vol. 1, Small Unmanned aircraft 

Training, vol. 2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization/Evaluation 

Program and vol. 3, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, 26 April 2012. AFI 

11-5GP1-SUAS, vol. 1, Group 1 SUAS Operator Training, vol. 2, Group 1 SUAS 

Operator Evaluations, and vol. 3, Group 1 SUAS Operator Procedures.

2.1.3. SUAS-I duties:

2.1.3.1. In-process and give initial orientation to new operators.

2.1.3.2. Instruct SUAS procedures to IQT/MQT personnel IAW referenced guidance, 

current mission TTPs and approved scenarios.

2.1.3.3. Review and document trainee’s progress and training.

2.1.3.4. Review and be familiar with AFI 11-502 vol. 1, Small Unmanned aircraft 

Training, vol. 2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization/Evaluation 

Program and vol. 3, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, 26 April 2012. AFI 

11-5GP1-SUAS, vol. 1, Group 1 SUAS Operator Training, vol. 2, Group 1 SUAS 

Operator Evaluations, and vol. 3, Group 1 SUAS Operator Procedures.

2.1.4. SUAS-O duties:

2.1.4.1. Update flight log and training using the WinTec Flight Log Database

2.1.4.2. Completely fill out individual UAS system flight logs 
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2.1.4.3. Maintain SUAS currency IAW AFI 11-502 vol. 1, Small Unmanned aircraft 

Training, vol. 2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization/Evaluation 

Program and vol. 3, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, 26 April 2012. AFI 

11-5GP1-SUAS, vol. 1, Group 1 SUAS Operator Training, vol. 2, Group 1 SUAS 

Operator Evaluations, and vol. 3, Group 1 SUAS Operator Procedures.

2.2. Duties. These additional general duties are assigned to all members of the WinTec 

SUAS Program:

2.2.1. Daily:

2.2.1.1. Review message traffic to include STIF items and SUAS field bulletins.

2.2.1.2. Fill out SUAS Evaluation forms as needed.

2.2.1.3. Track routed Evaluation form status.

2.2.1.4. Review Evaluation forms accomplished by SUAS-Es.

2.2.1.5. Track additional training status.

2.2.2. Weekly:

2.2.2.1. Schedule evaluations and forecast evaluation eligibility zones.

2.2.3. Monthly:

2.2.3.1. Send Evaluation Zone Notification Letters.

2.2.3.2. Schedule MQF test for SUAS-O/I/E entering evaluation zone.

2.2.4. Semi-Annual:

2.2.4.1. Review self-inspection checklist.

2.2.4.2. Review publications library for currency.

2.2.4.3. Review evaluation profile books and their associated scenarios.

2.2.4.4. Review local MQT for discrepancies and erroneous questions.

2.2.5. Annual:

2.2.5.1. Conduct annual records review

2.2.5.2. Receive a FAA Class II flight physical. 

3. SUAS Program In-Processing Requirements. All WinTec SUAS Operators must inprocess through the SUAS Program section. A SUAS Program representative will brief the 

new individual and establish their WinTec SUAS evaluation folder.

3.1. SUAS Phase Requirements: 

3.1.1. Initial Qualification Training (IQT):

3.1.1.1. Create a profile within the WinTec UAV Pilot Flight log database.

3.1.1.2. Members must read and understand AFI 11-502 vol. 1, Small Unmanned 

aircraft Training, vol. 2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization/Evaluation 

Program and vol. 3, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, 26 April 2012. AFI 

11-5GP1-SUAS, vol. 1, Group 1 SUAS Operator Training, vol. 2, Group 1 SUAS 

Operator Evaluations, and vol. 3, Group 1 SUAS Operator Procedures.

3.1.1.3. Complete formal training Course.

3.1.1.4. Only SUAS-I’s designated in writing by the WinTec President are authorized 

to instruct IQT.
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3.1.2. Mission Qualification training (MQT):

3.1.2.1. Update all Flight Logs and Training Items via the WinTec UAV Pilot Flight log 

database

3.1.2.2. Must complete MQT program within 180 days after completion of formal 

school.

3.1.2.3. Must complete a minimum of three graded live flights. Approved simulator 

may be used to satisfy two of the three sorties required. (Attachment 1)

3.1.3.4. At a minimum, MQT will meet all objectives outlined on the WinTec approved 

MQT syllabus and flight scenarios, (Attachment 4).

3.1.3. Continuation Training (CT). For the purpose of currency requirements, “sortie”

shall be defined as an event that includes a minimum of 0.3 hours (13-18min) of actual 

or simulated flight time

3.1.3.1. CT will be tracked using WinTec UAV Pilot Flight log database.

3.1.3.2. SUAS-Os shall complete one flight or simulator sortie every 60 days.

3.1.3.3. SUAS-Os shall complete a total of six sorties every 180 days. Approved 

simulator may be used to satisfy up to five of the six sorties required.

3.1.3.4. SUAS-O/I/Es shall complete one evaluation every 12 months.

3.1.3.5. Search for and acquire a target.

3.1.3.6. Provide Recce for friendly movement.

3.1.3.7. Follow a moving target.

3.1.3.8. Utilize Mobile operations.

3.1.3.9. Demonstrate procedure to conduct targeting with SUAS platforms as real 

time data.

3.1.4. Personnel will receive the following prior to an evaluation:

3.1.4.1. SUAS Program personnel will ensure SUAS folders are complete and updated.

3.1.4.2. Issue MQF study guides prior to ground phase evaluation.

3.1.4.3. An initial evaluation will be scheduled.

3.2. Newly Assigned SUAS: Personnel will receive the following prior to an evaluation:

3.2.1. Build a WinTec SUAS evaluation folder for member and conduct a records review 

to ensure compliance with directives and supplements. 

3.2.2. Place WinTec President designation letter in Part II of SUAS Evaluations Folder

3.2.3. Issue MQF study guides with ample time for individual study prior to ground

phase evaluation.

3.2.4. The following items will be accomplished prior to the SUAS performing

unsupervised SUAS duties:

3.2.4.1. The SUAS-O will be administered the local MQF test and Emergency 

Procedures (EP) test.

3.2.4.2. The SUAS-O will conduct one SUAS supervised sortie (documented on WinTec 

SUAS Evaluation Form) placed in part III of evaluation folder.

3.2.4.3. A SUAS Evaluation will be completed and signed by the WinTec President 

prior to the SUAS-O performing unsupervised SUAS duties and placed in SUAS 

evaluation folder.

3.3. Visiting SUASs: Personnel will accomplish the following prior to controlling:

3.3.1. WinTec SUAS Program Manager will inspect visiting SUAS-O evaluation and 

training information to verify currencies and qualification.
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4. SUAS-I and SUAS-E Upgrade Procedures and Training Program. WinTec will 

nominate highly qualified SUAS-Os to perform SUAS-I duties, and highly qualified SUAS-Is 

to perform SUAS-E duties. Nominees will be approved and entered into the SUAS-E upgrade 

program by the WinTec President if they meet all the requirements specified in AFI 11-502 

vol. 1, Small Unmanned aircraft Training, vol. 2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

Standardization/Evaluation Program and vol. 3, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

Operations, 26 April 2012. AFI 11-5GP1-SUAS, vol. 1, Group 1 SUAS Operator Training, vol. 

2, Group 1 SUAS Operator Evaluations, and vol. 3, Group 1 SUAS Operator Procedures.

4.1. SUAS-I. The SUAS-I trains unit SUAS-Os IAW the appropriate training / operator 

manual. The SUAS-I must be designated in writing by the WinTec President and be 

qualified and current in the UAS to be operated. 

4.1.1. Upgrade

4.1.1.1. Recommended by SUAS PM and approved in writing by WinTec President.

4.1.1.2. Demonstrate significant UAS experience and knowledge

4.1.1.3. Have at least 75 hours of logged flight time as a SUAS-O

4.1.1.4. Be current on all SUAS-O requirements

4.1.1.5. Successfully complete a SUAS-I Evaluation

4.1.2. Evaluation. . Successfully complete an SUAS-I evaluation every 12 months 

administered by a SUAS-E, using the criteria in Attachment 3. SUAS-Is who receive two 

unqualified (“U”) ratings will receive an overall rating of unqualified and shall be 

suspended from SUAS-I duties. A “U” in area 11, “Integrated safety principles,” will 

automatically result in an overall rating of unqualified. A suspended SUAS-I shall be reevaluated after completing training in the areas marked “U”, and may be re-instated 

upon successful completion of a re-evaluation. 

4.2. SUAS-E. The SUAS-E will primarily train and evaluate unit assigned SUAS-Os, and 

SUAS-Is. A SUAS-E has technical supervision of the unit standardization program as 

specified by the unit commander. The SUAS-E is the Presidents technical advisor on all 

levels of SUAS standardization within the command and assists the commander to 

develop, implement, evaluate and manage the unit training program. 

4.2.1. Upgrade

4.2.1.1. Demonstrate significant UAS experience and knowledge.

4.2.1.2. Meet all SUAS-O / SUAS-I requirements.

4.2.1.3. Observe an evaluation and conduct an evaluation under the supervision of a 

qualified SUAS-E.

4.2.1.4. Recommended by SUAS PM and approved in writing by the WinTec President.

4.2.2. Evaluation. . Successfully complete an SUAS-I evaluation every 12 months 

administered by a SUAS-E, using the criteria in Attachment 3. SUAS-Es who receive two 

unqualified (“U”) ratings will receive an overall rating of unqualified and shall be 

suspended from SUAS-I / SUAS-E duties. A “U” in area 11, “Integrated safety 

principles,” will automatically result in an overall rating of unqualified. A suspended 

SUAS-E shall be re-evaluated after completing training in the areas marked “U”, and 

may be re-instated upon successful completion of a re-evaluation.

4.3. Documentation.

4.3.1. WinTec SUAS Evaluation Form. SUAS-E Objectivity will be completed and filed in 

the members SUAS evaluation folder (Part IV).
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4.3.2. SUAS-E will be added to the Designation letter maintained in the members SUAS

evaluation folder (Part II) and signed by the WinTec President.

5. Evaluations. These policies affect the notification, preparation, conduct and 

documentation of formal field evaluations.

5.1. Evaluation Zone Monitoring. Evaluation zones will be tracked using WinTec SUAS 

database. Each SUAS Pilot is responsible for ensuring that all SUASs have accurate and up 

to date flight logs in order to reflect current data. The SUAS-PM will review the Tracker 

and monitor the status of SUASs. Status and projected evaluations will be briefed during 

the weekly operations update. This process will allow WinTec leadership to stay informed 

and report evaluation status.

5.2. Evaluation Notification. Individuals will be notified of entry into their evaluation

eligibility window via official e-mail. Notification is given one month prior to entering the 

eligibility period to allow the individual time to ensure training records are current and 

complete. The letter is forwarded from the SUAS Program section to the member and 

WinTec leadership. 

5.2.1. Waiver. SUAS Program office will prepare a memo for record and obtain WinTec 

President’s signature if an individual enters the 90-day waiver period after expiration of 

his SUAS evaluation window. The memo documenting the 90-day waiver period will be 

permanently filed in members SUAS evaluation folder 

5.2.1.5. Individuals participating in real world operations (to include operations other 

than war, alert, etc.) who are not able to complete the required flight evaluation(s) 

before or during deployment. This will be on a case-by-case basis and is not authority 

to grant blanket extensions for scheduled operational deployments.

5.3. Ground Phase Evaluation Procedures. 

5.3.1. Open book MQT testing for formal evaluations will be conducted using random 

questions from the master MQT test bank. Each test utilizes different questions from the 

master MQT. The SUAS Program section will administer all tests for individuals in their 

evaluation zone. The SUAS-E will visually monitor the examinee during the ground 

phase evaluation. SUAS-Es must ensure that the same test is not administered to an 

examinee inside of three consecutive testing opportunities. 

5.3.2. Ground phase evaluations will be taken in the first month of eligibility, operations 

tempo permitting, and will be valid for the entire evaluation window.

5.3.2. Test results will be recorded for trend analysis. Failure of the ground phase 

evaluation will result in awarding the member no higher than a (Q-2) on his control 

phase evaluation SUAS Evaluation form. A retest will be administered no earlier than 24 

hours from the initial test. The failure test results and re-test results will both be 

annotated in the remarks section of the Evaluation form. Failure of both the test and retest will result in the member receiving a (Q-3).

5.3.4. Emergency Procedure, (EP) exam is mandatory for all evaluations. These exams 

require a grade of 100%. The failure of this exam requires that the member be placed 

on supervised status until a score of 100% is achieved.
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5.4. Control Phase Evaluation Profiles. Evaluation profiles will be tailored to the

mission statements supported by the company.

5.4.1. WinTec SUAS flight Scenarios are listed in attachment 4 of this OI. New scenario 

recommendations will be approved by the SUAS PM prior to use.

5.5. Control Phase Evaluation Events. WinTec SUAS-Es will use the Individual Mission 

Grade sheet (Attachment 1).

5.5.1. SUAS evaluations will be conducted IAW Attachments 2 and 3.

5.5.1.1. Failure of a SUAS evaluation (Q-3). SUASs receiving a re-evaluation, due to 

failure of an initial/recurring evaluation, will be evaluated with a different SUAS-E

(operations tempo permitting) using a different evaluation scenario. The SUAS-Es 

primary objective is to re-evaluate the SUAS in the areas and/or sub-areas that 

received a "U" during the primary evaluation.

5.6. Evaluation Documentation.

5.6.1. WinTec, Individual Mission Grade Sheet. All SUAS-Es will use an Individual 

Mission Grade Sheet, (Attachment 1) when conducting control phase evaluations. The 

Grade sheet is designed to be the SUAS-Es working paper in the field to help ensure that 

all SUAS-Es follow the same guidelines and procedures. The grade sheet is primarily 

broken down to mirror grading criteria for a "Q". The sub-areas are established to aid 

the SUAS-E in evaluating overall performance for that core area. A minimum of one subarea must be evaluated in order to award an overall grade for the core task area. It is 

not necessary to evaluate all sub-areas. The Mission Grade sheet is merely a field tool 

and not an authoritative document.

5.6.2. SUAS Evaluation Form. SUAS-Es will document all formal evaluations on the 

WinTec SUAS-O Evaluation Form. 

5.7. Processing and Routing of SUAS Evaluation Form. Once the WinTec SUAS-O 

Evaluation Form is final with all signatures, it will be e-mailed to the Program Manager for 

quality control. The Program Manager will maintain a digital copy. He/she will also print a 

copy of the WinTec SUAS-O Evaluation Form, update the WinTec SUAS Evaluation Tracker 

Form and both will be placed in the individual’s SUAS Evaluation folder, maintained by the 

SUAS-PM.

5.8. Additional Training. When the need for additional training is identified, the SUAS-E 

will annotate on the Evaluation form. Once the additional training has been completed, the 

WinTec SUAS-O Evaluation form will be updated with the additional training completion 

date and initialed.

5.9. Disqualification. A disqualification, (Non-CMR), letter from the President will be 

entered into the individuals training record and the letter will include the reason for 

disqualification. Reasons an individual may become disqualified include, but are not 

limited to:

5.9.1. Individual did not perform one sortie in the last 60 days.

5.9.2. Individual did not perform six sorties in the last 180 days.

5.9.3. Individual did not have three sorties within 180 days of completion of IQT.

5.9.4. Individual did not receive an evaluation within the last 12 months.

5.9.5. Individual failed the written test.
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5.9.6. Individual failed the Emergency Procedures test.

5.9.7. Expired FAA second class Physical.

5.9.8. Other safety of flight violations.

5.10. Debrief. The SUAS-E, member and member’s supervisor should debrief President

the duty day following an evaluation. 

6. No-Notice/Spot/Supplemental Evaluation Procedures.

6.1. No-Notice Evaluations. A no-notice evaluation is one where the examinee is 

notified of the evaluation at or after the beginning of normal preparation for the mission. 

The beginning of normal preparation for a mission will be determined by the SUAS-E, no 

more than 24 hours prior, and may be further defined in supplements to this annex. The 

intent is to preclude extraordinary preparation for the mission.

6.2. Spot Evaluations. Spot Evaluations will be conducted IAW this policy.

6.2.1. A SPOT evaluation is an evaluation not intended to satisfy the requirements of a 

periodic evaluation. An evaluation that begins as a SPOT evaluation may become (and 

be documented as) a required periodic evaluation if all required flight phase 

requirements are completed during the SPOT eval and the examinee subsequently 

completes all ground phase requirements for the evaluation.

7. Go/No-Go Procedures. 

7.1. SUAS Activities. Before SUAS operations, deployments or TDYs, SUAS-Os will 

verify they are current and qualified on all tasks to be performed unsupervised by 

ensuring current in WinTec UAV Pilot Flight log database, and ensure a SUAS-I is 

available if necessary.

8. Trend Analysis.

8.1. Ground Phase Trend Identification & Tracking. Ground phase evaluation trend

data is logged / tracked in the remarks section of the evaluation and Trend Tracker on the 

squadron Share Point.

8.2. Control Phase Trend Identification & Tracking. Control phase evaluation trend

data is logged / tracked in the remarks section of the evaluation and Trend Tracker on the 

WinTec Share Point.

8.3. Reporting of Trends. Any ground phase or control phase trends that are identified 

will be reported to the WinTec President in the next. The President may establish trends at 

his discretion based on his assessment of potential impact to the unit’s mission.

8.4. Corrective Actions. The following procedures are designed to be proactive in

identifying and correcting developing trends.

8.4.1. Ground Phase Trends. Once a subject area is identified as a trend for subject 

knowledge weakness, the SUAS-PM will notify the President. The SUAS PM will continue 

to closely monitor the trend subject area until the trend is positively reversed, at which 

time The SUAS PM will consider the trend item corrected. 

8.4.2. Control Phase Trends. Once a control phase area is identified as a trend,

The SUAS PM will notify the WinTec President. The SUAS PM may conduct spot 

evaluations to verify existence of the control phase trend item. Once corrective actions 
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are taken, The SUAS PM will continue to closely monitor the trend area until the trend is 

positively reversed. The SUAS PM will conduct spot evaluations, as required, to 

positively verify that the trend item has been corrected.

9. CREW ENDURANCE

9.1. SUAS personnel will not consume alcohol 12 hrs. prior to conducting UAS missions.

9.2. SUAS personnel shall make every effort to have at least eight hours of crew rest prior 

to flying a UAS mission.

10. INCIDENT AND MISHAP REPORTING

10.1. Any incident involving loss of a SUAS, catastrophic damage or flight of a SUAS 

outside of approved airspace, must be reported to the unit PM immediately. IAW this 

WinTec policy, complete the SUAS Mishap Report, (Attachment 7). Additionally, make 

every attempt to provide photos of the wreckage and the surrounding area. Safeguard all 

video data and turn-in to PM upon return from training/operational area.

10.2. The PM will notify the President, ARL and UMC.

10.3. If there are any questions as to whether a mishap needs to be reported or not, 

report it. 

11. Revision History

Date Revision

Level Description Responsible Person

4-2-2013 Draft Initial Creation Todd Madison

5-28-2013 New Initial Issuance of Operating Instruction Todd Madison

4-12-2014 A Annual Review and Update Todd Madison

4-21-2015 B

Annual Review and Update: Added AFI 

11-5GP1-SUAS vol 1,2,3 ref. Todd Madison

 Michael A. Zonfrelli

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc

President
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INDIVIDUAL MISSION GRADESHEET

(Grading Criteria on Reverse)

RANK / NAME (Last, First, MI) RANGE / LOCATION DATE

MISSION ELEMENTS

U

N

K

N

O

W

N

D

A

N

G

E

R

O

U

S

G

R

A

D

E

0

G

R

A

D

E

1

G

R

A

D

E

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G

R

A

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FILM REVIEWED

1. GENERAL REMARKS (Continue on Reverse)

*1.1. Demonstrate Mission Safety.

1.1.1. Display Sound Judgment.

1.1.2. Follow Applicable Directives.

1.1.3. Identify Unsafe Trends that Hinder Mission 

Safety.

1.1.4. Demonstrate Situational Awareness.

1.1.5. Demonstrate Knowledge of Duties

1.1.6. Demonstrate Professionalism.

1.1.7. Responsibilities and Roles of the VO and MO.

1.1.8. Ensure Mission Readiness.

1.1.9. Describe Continuation-Training Requirements.

1.1.10. Identify Applicable Regulations.

1.1.11. Demonstrate Knowledge of Applicable 

Regulations.

1.1.12. Describe Local Operating Procedures.

2. PRE-MISSION PLANNING AND 

PROCEDURES.

2.1. Review STIF for Current Information and 

Annotate the STIF Card.

*2.2. Produce Signed WARNO.

2.3. Describe Mission Planning Factors.

2.4. Demonstrate Mission Knowledge.

2.5. Describe Threats to Mission.

2.6. Analyze Mission Tasking.

2.7. Describe an ATO.

2.8. Describe a RAS.

2.9. Describe a SPINS Document.

2.10. Describe ROE.

2.11. Describe Targets of Interest.

2.12. Describe Commander's Intent.

2.13. Interpret Imagery.

2.14. Plot/Convert Coordinates.

2.15. Perform Mission Planning.

2.15.1 Set up Falcon View Waypoints

ATTACHMENT 1
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2.16. Conduct Mission Briefings.

2.17. Accomplish Pre-Mission Duties.

 (Continued on reverse)

OVERALL GRADE

SIGNATURE OF INSTRUCTOR STUDENT’S INITIALS SUPERVISOR’S INITIALS

MISSION ELEMENTS

U D 0 1 2 3 4 REMARKS (Continued)

3. AIR VEHICLE SYSTEMS.

3.1. Operate Air vehicle

 3.1.1 Assemble all parts

 3.1.2 Pre-flight

 3.1.3 Launch

 3.1.4 Flight

 3.1.5 Land

3.2. Operate GCS

 3.2.1. Assemble all parts

 3.2.1 Describe controls

3.3. Operate Falcon View w/ RPUAV add on

4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

* 4.1. Detect

*4.2. Diagnose

*4.3. Corrective Action

*4.4. Recovery/Continue

5 MISSION EXECUTION

* 5.1. Perform Preflight Checklist.

5.2. Using a Map, Locate a Known Point.

5.3. Demonstrate Use of Military Grid Coordinate 

Points During Orientation.

5.4. Manually Identify Reference Points/Targets Prior 

to Mission.

5.5. Use Proper Terminology

5.6. Perform Search Procedures

 5.6.1. Identify cued target (go to specified area, find 

specified target)

 5.6.2. Identify un-cued target (search specified area, 

find a target of interest with regard to mission)

 5.6.3. Return target coordinates

5.7. Maintain stationary target in field of view

5.8. Maintain moving target in field of view

5.9. Mobile operations

 5.9.1. Mobile launch

 5.9.2. Maintain situational awareness

 5.9.3. Update home waypoint

5.10 Air Vehicle recovery
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 5.10.1 Heads up

 5.10.2 Heads down

 5.10.3 Remote

6. POST FLIGHT PROCEDURES

* 6.1. Accomplish Post Flight Checklist

GRADING CRITERIA

 UNKNOWN - Performance was not observed or the element was not performed. * Critical Task: Student meets performance level of Grade 1.

 DANGEROUS - Performance was unsafe (one element marked “Dangerous” will require an overall grade of “Zero”). 

 GRADE 0 - Performance indicates a lack of ability or knowledge. 

 GRADE 1 - Performance is safe, but indicates limited proficiency. Makes errors of omission or commission.

 GRADE 2 - Performance is essentially correct. Recognizes and corrects errors. 

 GRADE 3 - Performance is correct, efficient, skillful and without hesitation. 

 GRADE 4 - Performance reflects an unusually high degree of ability. 
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ATTACHMENT 2

SUAS-O FLIGHT EVALUATION GRADING CRITERIA

Grading Criteria

Q Q- U

Area 1.

General

Follow, Identify, and Demonstrate 

knowledge of applicable Directives, 

Regulations, and Local Operating 

Procedures. Demonstrate knowledge 

of Duties, Responsibilities, 

Procedures, professionalism and 

situational awareness. Define roles of 

VO and MO. Ensure mission 

readiness. Describe CT requirements. 

Indentify unsafe trends that hinder 

mission safety

Minor errors of 

omission or 

commission that 

did not detract 

from mission 

effectiveness. 

Need for study in 

some areas is 

indicated.

Major error of 

omission/ commission 

precluded mission 

accomplishment or 

unnecessarily

endangered personnel 

or equipment.

Area 1.1 / 1.1.1

Mission Safety / 

Sound Judgment

(*CRITICAL)

Employed all available methods to 

ensure safety of flight and ground 

personnel. Analyzed emergency 

situations and implemented 

emergency procedures. Used 

equipment in a safe manner.

Demonstrated Airmanship and Flight 

Discipline.

Performed any 

dangerous act.

Disregarded safety

procedures. 

Did not use equipment 

in a safe manner. 

Did not comply with 

safety requirements.

Area 2.

Mission Planning

Review STIF for Current Information. 

Describe Mission planning factors, 

ATO, RAS, SPINS, ROE, Targets of 

Interest, and Commanders Intent. 

Demonstrate Mission Knowledge. 

Analyze mission Tasking. Interpret 

imagery and Plot/convert coordinates. 

Setup Spyglass or Falconview 

Waypoints and conduct Mission 

briefings.

Analyzed target area for SUAS 

employment (i.e. suitability, ID, and

description). 

Thorough knowledge of target area 

and threats. Recognized ground to air 

threats to aircraft.

Minor errors of 

omission or 

commission that 

did not detract 

from mission 

effectiveness. 

Need for study in 

some areas is 

indicated.

Major error of 

omission/ commission 

precluded mission 

accomplishment or 

unnecessarily

endangered personnel 

or equipment.
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Grading Criteria

Q Q- U

Area 2.2.

WARNO

(*CRITICAL)

Produce a signed WARNO and ORM Major error of 

omission/ commission 

precluded mission 

accomplishment or 

unnecessarily

endangered personnel 

or equipment.

Area 3.

Air Vehicle 

Systems

All equipment necessary for mission

accomplishment properly prepared 

and inspected. Unsatisfactory items

identified and appropriate corrective

actions taken. Assemble all parts, 

conduct preflight, launch, fly and 

Land UAS. Operate the GCS and 

describe the controls. Operate 

Spyglass or Falconview w/ RPUAV 

add-on

Minor errors of 

omission or 

commission that 

did not preclude 

mission

accomplishment.

Need for study in 

some areas is

indicated.

Major error of omission

or commission 

precluded mission 

accomplishment or 

unnecessarily 

endangered personnel 

or equipment.

Area 4.

Emergency 

Procedures

(*CRITICAL)

Detect, Diagnose, conduct corrective 

actions and Recover/continue during 

emergency procedures.

Did not adequately

Detect, Diagnose or 

provide corrective 

actions to prescribed 

emergency procedures.

Area 5.

Normal 

Operations, 

procedures / 

checklists

Using a map: locate a known point, 

demonstrate use of MGRS, and 

identify reference points/targets prior 

to mission.

Use proper terminology, perform 

search procedures, identify cued 

(known tgt.) and un-cued (search area 

and find a tgt.) targets, return target 

coordinates, maintain stationary and 

moving targets in center FOV. 

Conduct mobile operations (Mobile 

launch / maintain SA) and recover 

A/V (Heads up/down/remote)

Minor errors of 

omission or 

commission that 

did not preclude 

mission

accomplishment.

Need for study in 

some areas is

indicated.

Major error of omission

or commission 

precluded mission 

accomplishment or 

unnecessarily 

endangered personnel 

or equipment.

Area 5.

Pre-flight checklist

(*CRITICAL)

Successfully conducted radio 

communication checks, properly 

performed system assembly. 

Thorough knowledge of battery 

installation and payload operation. 

Safely conducted SUAS preflight 

checks using checklist

Major errors that

precluded preflight

accomplishment or

unnecessarily

endangered personnel 

or equipment.
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Grading Criteria

Q Q- U

Area 6.

Post Flight 

Procedures

Conducted thorough post flight 

debrief with all crew member and/or 

Mission Commander

Minor errors 

during post flight 

debrief with all 

crew member 

and/or Mission 

Commander.

Failure to conduct post 

flight debrief with all 

crew member and/or 

Mission Commander

Area 6.1 / 6.3

Post Flight 

Procedures

(*CRITICAL)

Successful recovery of UA. Checked 

and annotated any SUAS damage. 

Conducted post flight storage/packing 

of all equipment. Properly 

documented operator and SUAS log 

books.

Major operator errors in 

successful recovery of 

UA. Did NOT check 

and annotate SUAS 

damage. Failure to 

properly documented 

operator and SUAS log 

books. Failure to 

conduct proper post 

flight storage/packing 

of all equipment.

Area Procedures

Complied with all area procedures, 

range/MOA safety requirements and

restrictions.

Ensured crew briefed on applicable

restrictions.

Complied with 

all area

procedures. 

Limited

knowledge of 

range

requirements. 

Ensured crew

briefed on 

applicable 

restrictions.

Violated range

procedures. Was not

knowledgeable of range 

requirements. Gave

incomplete restrictions 

to crew that caused a 

safety violation.
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ATTACHMENT 3

SUAS-I FLIGHT GRADING CRITERIA

Evaluated Task Evaluation Rating

Satisfactory (Q) Unsatisfactory (U)

1. Equipment required is 

ready for use. 

Required equipment was 

immediately available and set 

up for use.

Required equipment was not

available or not in working 

condition.

2. Stated lesson overview 

and included a clear 

statement of objectives.

Clear step-by-step overview of 

lesson objectives clearly

understood by student.

Objectives of the lesson not stated 

and no overview given.

3.

Used appropriate 

techniques (examples, 

scenarios) to assist and

motivate student.

Assured student understood 

material and related material to 

actual job performance.

Did not use appropriate techniques 

to assist and motivate student.

4. Used training aids 

effectively.

Training aids and devices used 

in a manner that enhances the 

training outcome.

Training aids did not enhance

training or not used effectively.

5.

Verbalized clearly, 

easily heard, and used 

correct grammar & 

terminology.

All technical terms clearly 

pronounced and vocal quality 

conveyed enthusiasm.

Mispronounced technical terms

which detracted from the lesson.

6.

Administered student 

measurement 

appropriately.

All procedures for 

administering measurement 

devices were followed exactly.

Measurement device administered 

improperly.

7.

Demonstrated 

knowledge of subject

matter/procedures.

Demonstrated thorough 

knowledge of the subject 

matter and used examples to 

clarify problem areas.

Instructor did not fully understand 

the subject matter.

8.

Managed time 

effectively/completed all 

phases of lesson and 

reviewed main points.

All objectives covered in detail 

with no time wasted.

All objectives not covered and

time wasted.

9.

Clearly identified 

procedure vs. technique.

Thoroughly explained

instructions as procedures and 

technical methods as 

techniques.

Did not clearly identify procedures 

vs. techniques.

10.

Ensured equipment was 

properly configured and 

addressed problems

appropriately.

Ensured equipment available 

for use had all safety devices 

in proper working order.

Did not ensure proper equipment

configuration, did not address

problems.

11.

Integrated safety 

principles into lesson 

and applied safety 

precautions at all times.

Ensured students complied 

with personnel and equipment 

safety procedures.

Did not integrate general safety

procedures into lesson.
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ATTACHMENT 4

SUAS FLIGHT SCENARIOS

Scenario 1

An object will be placed, such as a VS-17 panel, thermal panel or vehicle beyond the line of 

sight of the launch point. Provide the SUAS-O with coordinates of the object or area boundaries. 

The SUAS-O will Input the coordinates into SUFOS toolbar, fly A/V to the specified 

location/Area, identify and describe the object. Return A/V and land within close proximity (25 

yards) of Landing spot.

Scenario 2

Select a building, structure, compound or identifiable feature on a map located beyond line of 

sight of the launch point. The SUAS-O will be given the coordinates, to input them into the 

SUFOS toolbar and will fly the A/V to the feature. SUAS-O will pay special attention to the 

surroundings and provide detailed information of the site. SUAS-O will take photos, pass 

coordinates, distances and sizes of/between buildings vehicles and personnel utilizing the range 

and bearing tool. Return A/V and land within close proximity (25 yards) of Landing spot.

Scenario 3

A vehicle will be staged beyond the line of sight of the launch point. Provide the SUAS-O with 

coordinates of the vehicle. The SUAS-O will fly the A/V to the coordinates, identify and 

describe the ground vehicle. The ground vehicle will begin moving and the SUAS-O will 

track/follow, take photos of the ground vehicle and any pertinent objects. When the ground 

vehicle stops, the SUAS-O will provide the coordinates of the ground vehicle. Return A/V and 

land within close proximity (25 yards) of landing spot. Review and edit the video so it may be 

provided to higher commands for Intel dissection.

Scenario 4

At the launch point, the SUAS-O is set up for mobile operations. Using mobile operations TTPs, 

fly the A/V and take photos as needed, provide Intel of possible threats to the driver in enough 

time for the driver to plan/react if he needs to deviate to the route. The Vehicle will arrive at its 

destination; the SUAS-O will dismount and without delay, land the A/V within close proximity 

(25 yards) of the landing spot. Review and edit the video so it may be provided to higher 

commands for Intel dissection.
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ATTACHMENT 5

SUAS Crew Member Mission Briefing Checklist

1. Mission Overview

2. Weather

3. Flight route

4. Airspace surveillance procedure

a. Identification of airspace intended for use by operator

b. NOTAMS – notice to airman. Alerts to any hazards en-route and specific information

a. Airspace surveillance procedures

5. Required items, mission equipment, and personnel

6. Crew actions, duties and responsibilities

a. Modes of flight, who will make radio calls, identification of recovery team, etc.

b. Emergency actions

1. Mission considerations

2. Egress procedures

3. Actions to be performed by VO / MO

7. General crew duties

a. Vehicle operator (VO) 

1) Fly the air vehicle

2) Avoid traffic and obstacles

3) Cross check display symbology, messages, wind velocity / direction

b. Mission Operator (MO)- (if used)

1) Assist in traffic and obstacle avoidance

2) Manage radios

3) Navigate

4) Copy clearances , direction from ACA 

5) Cross check display symbology, messages, wind velocity / direction

6) Read and complete checklist items as required

7) Set / adjust pages / switches and systems as required

8) When on approach, watch for air vehicle

8. Operational Risk Management Assessment (ORM)

a. 5 steps to develop and implement ORM

1) Identify hazards

2) Assess the hazards

3) Make risk decision

4) Implement controls

5) Supervise and watch for change

9. Mission commander, crew member questions, comments, and acknowledge of the mission 

briefing
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ATTACHMENT 6

OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

PLANNER:

MISSION/TASK: UAV FLIGHT DATE

MISSION STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARDS RISKS

LEVEL

CONTROLS RESIDUAL 

RISK LEVEL

Planning Missed a planning step L Review Air letter and Range Request Documents, Utilized 

checklists, Warnord, SUAS CONOPS, Check local weather 

forecast

L

Transport to flying location Vehicle accident M Driver trained, cautious, obey all traffic laws, and provide 

enough time to safely arrive.

L

Pre-flight SUAS; launch Propeller injury M SUAS-I/E supervision; use checklist for proper safety 

procedures

L

During flight SUAS loss-of-link; offreservation flightM Situational Awareness and constantly reviewing 

Range/bearing of Aircraft. Falcon Tracker attached to 

SUAV; proper/confirmed waypoint, home, and rally point 

programming

M

During flight WX conditions L Observe/plan/react to observed weather conditions. Fly clear 

of clouds, cease operations if high winds, heavy 

precipitation, or lightning is within vicinity of air operations. 

L

During flight Crash into trees or property M SUAS-I/E supervision; waypoints and flight pattern. Remain 

inside McKenna Air Box and remain 500 meters north of 

green Route. De-conflict with radio towers identified on CF19. (remain above tree top heights)

L

During recovery Uncontrolled / crash 

landing

M SUAS-I/E supervision; Re-check wind direction, select clear 

landing site, fly planned landing approach azimuth

L

Circle

Overall 

Rating 

APPROVED BY:__________________________________

Low (L) Medium (M) High (H) Extremely High (EH)

Date: 

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ATTACHMENT 7

SUAS MISHAP REPORT FORMAT

SUAS MISHAP REPORT FORMAT

This report will be completed whenever there is an incident that involves the loss of a SUAS, damage that renders the 

SUAS non-repairable/non-recoverable, or an injury incurred as a result of SUAS operation. All units operating SUAS will 

develop local reporting procedures and notification matrices. A copy of this report will be forwarded to WinTec 

Arrowmaker President and ARL/UMC within 24 hours of a reportable mishap. Use standard security markings and 

classified handling procedures for classified reports.

1. Owning Unit:

2. Date of loss: (local/Zulu)

3. Type of system:

4. Recovered: (Recovered/not Recovered)

5. Site/location of incident: Range MSL altitude of GCU

6. Map sheet reference number: Series Sheet#

7. UA (or lost/destroyed item) fuselage number:

8. Flight log information:

Unit:

Channel:

GPS Keyed:

Launch Time:

Land/Crash Time:

Duration of Flight:

Weather Conditions: Temperature: Wind Speed: Knots/gusts

Wind Direction:

Lighting:

GCU#

RVT#

UA Battery Type:

Camera Type:

Other Factors:

Moonlight/illumination:

Precipitation:

Clouds:

9. Crew Information:

SUAS-O (Name, Rank, SSN):

Date/location of SUAS-O completion of certified training:

Mission Controller (Name, Rank, SSN):

Date and location of MC completion of certified training:
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10. Circumstances:

Origin/launch site:

Mission:

Launch Problem:

Landing Problem:

Problem during flight:

Flight mode at time of loss:

NOTE: M=Manual, A=Autopilot, H=Hover, L=Loiter, N=Night

Commanded altitude or throttle setting:

Air vehicle altitude above ground (AGL):

Air vehicle heading:

Last known UA location:

Rally point location and altitude:

Loss-Of-Link indications:

GPS startup problems:

Previous problems/maintenance issues that may have contributed:

11. Flight recorded/taped? Y/N Location of tapes on tough book

12. Summary of mishap and damage:

13. Actions taken upon/after loss (search pattern used, number of searchers, duration of search, use of aircraft 

to assist, etc.):

14. Damage

Aircraft:

DOD property damage:

Private property damage:

15. Injuries

Name of injured person:

Status/extent of injuries:

Actions at time of Injury: 

______________________________________________________________________________

16. Witnesses: (Name, Rank, SSN, and Role (i.e., RVT Data Capture, SUAS Team Leader, etc.):

17. This report completed by:

Name/Rank:

Unit/Office Symbol:

Duty Phone:

 
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Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 of the Federal 

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Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 of the Federal 

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Aviation Regulations
 Master Trainer Certificate 

Todd Madison

having successfully completed Puma AE and Raven DDL academic instruction and flight 

qualification requirements for

Master Trainer 

On this 23rd day of July, 2014

Samuel A. Baucham

Master Trainer 

BOSH Global Services.

Is awarded to

__________________________________

Jack Wallin

SUAS Training and Fielding Lead

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office

. 

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