November 1, 2012 

Mr. Lee Fischer 

6008 Lakeview Road 

Larsen, WI 54947 

Dear Mr. Fischer: 

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

§ 103.1(e)(1) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we can not 

process your request, gives you some important information about how we have handled 

similar requests, and tells you what you should do in the next 30 days. 

Why We Can Not Process Your Request

We entered your October 11, 2012, exemption request for you into the public docket 

(No. FAA-2012-1112), but we are unable to process your request any further. The 

information you sent does not comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For 

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

 The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the 

relief you seek, and the reason you seek relief. 

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

benefit the public as a whole. 

 The reasons the exemption wouldn’t adversely affect safety or how the exemption would 

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

exemption. 

 Any more information, views, or arguments available to support your request. 

 The specific reasons you need to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the 

United States. 
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How We Have Handled Similar Requests 

It is important for you to know that we have issued denials of exemption in circumstances 

similar to those presented in your petition. We are enclosing for your review examples of 

these denials, Exemption Nos. 8678 and 8732. As noted in these denials, the FAA has found 

that in 1982, it promulgated the ultralight vehicle regulations and provided rules governing 

their operation. At that time, the FAA defined an ultralight vehicle as one that— 

1. Is intended for single occupancy, 

2. Is used for sport or recreation, 

3. Does not have a U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate, and 

4. If powered, weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety 

devices intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation; has a fuel 

capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons; is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated 

air speed; and has a maximum power-off stall speed not exceeding 24 knots. 

Vehicles meeting the definition of an ultralight vehicle may be operated under part 103 and 

are not subject to the aircraft certification requirements of 14 CFR part 21, the maintenance 

requirements of 14 CFR part 43, the marking requirements of 14 CFR part 45, the registration 

requirements of 14 CFR part 47, the airmen certification requirements of 14 CFR part 61, the 

medical requirements of 14 CFR part 67, or the operating rules of 14 CFR part 91. However, 

any vehicle not meeting all of the elements in the ultralight vehicle definition above may not 

be operated under part 103 and is subject to all of the aircraft, airmen, equipment, and 

operating rules. The FAA noted that the ultralight regulations were intended to protect 

individuals not involved in the sport, including persons and property on the ground, and other 

users of the airspace. 

Because the previous denials of exemption dealt with circumstances similar to those 

presented in your petition, there is little reason to believe that we would grant your petition 

for exemption. 

What You Should Do 

 Before we commit agency resources to process and analyze your exemption request, we 

suggest that you review the enclosed denials of exemption. 

 If, after that review, you still want the agency to process your petition, you must tell us 

how the facts and circumstances of your particular situation are significantly different 

from the previous denials of exemption. 

 Send the information about your particular situation, and the information we requested 

earlier in this letter that will enable us to process your request, to reach us within 30 days. 

We will consider the docket on your request open for that period. 
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If We Do Not Hear From You 

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

further. 

If you have any questions or need more time, you may call (202) 267-9677. 

Sincerely, 

/s/ 

Ida M. Klepper 

Manager, Airmen and 

 Airspace Rules Division 

Enclosures