Charles M. Cook :/..j,v 

2201 Hwy 182 

Jay FL. 32565 

June 1,2010 

US Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations, 

West Building, Ground Floor, 

Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue. S.E. 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Single control wheel Flight Instruction waiver/exemption; 

Dear Madam or Sir: 

My name is Charles M. Cook Flight Instructor number 3003182. CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, 

A&P. I am requesting an exemption from 91.109(a) and (b) (3) of Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14CFR) to give duel Flight Instruction in single control wheel 

aircraft. The aircraft I am requesting the exemption for are the Beechcraft Bonanza and 

Baron airplanes. 

I believe I qualify for this exemption based on the following: 

• I currently am a Flight Instructor with the Bonanza/Baron Pilot Proficiency 

Programs, Inc. The BPPP hold authorization exemption No. 7810D for single 

wheel throw over control wheel for Beechcraft Bonanza, Baron and Travel Air 

aircraft. Each Flight Instructor with the BPPP program receives recurrent flight 

training and must demonstrate flight proficiency in single control wheel aircraft, 

Demonstrated in both single and multi-engine aircraft. 

• I am a current and active Flight Instractor, which has logged over 1000 hours of 

flight instruction, the majority in Beechcraft aircraft. 

• I have logged over 2300 total flight hours, 

• I am employed as a flight instructor with the Beechcraft Pilot Proficency Program 

(BPPP) as both a flight and maintenance instructor, and provide pre and post 

flight maintenance evaluation flights to Teledyne Continental Motors. 

• I also independently provide Beechcraft specific flight training, maintenance, and 

pre-pvirchase evaluation inspections for Beechcraft products. 

I am making my request because there is a need for flight instructor's to provide flight 

training for pilots/aircraft owners that have single control wheel Beechcraft airplanes 

based nearby airports. Currenfly we have many Beechcraft aircraft based in the Pensacola 

and lower Alabama area which are single control wheel airplanes. 
I believe flight safety is not, and will not be compromised because, I akeady have been 

trained and demonstrated flight proficiencies in single control wheel aircraft with the 

Bonanza/Baron Pilot Proficiency Program, Inc., holder of exemption 7810 part of the 

American Bonanza Society/Air Safety Foundation (ABS/ASF). 

My intent would be to conduct the following flight training in single control wheel 

aircraft: 

• Flight review reqiiired by 61.56(a), 

• Flight training necessary to accomplish the recency of instrument experience 

requirements of 61.57(c) (1) and (d), 

• Flight training necessary to accomplish one or more phases required of the pilot 

proficiency program. 

Per form instructions, I have enclosed 3 copies of FAA form 7711-2.1 believe I have met 

all the requirements for being granted an exemption. Please review my request and thank 

you for your help in processing this request. 

Sincerely, 

Charles Michael Cook 

Flight Instructor 

Cell (850) 232-2070 

Cmcook78@hotmail.com 
/ 

' No certfflcate may be Issued unless a completed application 

e." fonm has been received (14 C.F.R. 91.101. and 105). 

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^^^ H US Department Of Transportation 

l\^^l ^ Federal Aviation Administration 

APPLICATION FOR 

CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER 

OR AUTHORIZATION 

From Approved: O.M.B. No.2120-0027 08/31/2008 

APPUCANTS - DO NOT USE THESE SPACES 

Region Date 

Action 

QApproved Q Disapproved - "Exp/a/n under "Remarits" 

Signature of authorized FAA representative 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Submit this application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Flight fighting equipment. The applicant may also wish to submit 

Standards district office. photographs and scale diagrams as supplemental material 

to assist in the FAA's evaluation of a particular site. 

Applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorize- Application for a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization must 

tion for an aviation event must complete all the applicable be submitted 45 days prior to the requested date of the 

items on this form and attach a properly marked 7.5 series event. 

Topographic Quadrangle Map(s), published by the U.S. 

Geological Survey (scale 1 ;24,000), of the proposed operat- Applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorizaing area. The map(s) must include scale depictions of the tion for activities other than an aviation event will complete 

flightlines, showlines, race courses, and the location of the items 1 through 10 only and the certification, item 17, on the 

air event control point, Police dispatch, ambulance, and fire reverse. 

1. Name of organization 

Charles Michael Cook 

3. Pennanent 

mailing 

address 

House number and street or route number 

2201 Hwy 182 

2. Name of responsible person 

Charles Michael Cook 

City 

Jay 

state and ZIP code 

FL. 32565 

Telephone No. 

850-232-2070 

4. state whether the applicant or any of its principal officers/owners has an application for waiver pending at any other cffice c* the FAA. 

none pending 

5. State whether the applicant or any of its principal officers owners has ever had Ks application for waiver denied, or whether the FAA has ever witfidrawn a waiver from the applicant or any of its 

principal officers/owners. 

none denied 

6. FAR section and number to be waived 

91.109(a) and (b)14CFR 

7. Detailed description of proposed operation (Attach supplement if needed) 

To provide flight instruction in single yoke Beechcraft airplanes to accomplish 1) flight reviews required by 61.56(a), 2) flight training necessary to 

accomplish the recencey of instrument experience requirements of 61.57(c) (1) and (d), and flight training necessary to accomplish one or more 

phases of pilot proficency programs (WINGS) 

8. Area of operation (Location, alttuctes, etc.) 

Southeastem United States, mainly in but not limited to the Florida panhandle, and Lower Alabama 

9a. Beginning (Date and hour) 

06/01/2010 

10. Aircraft 

make and model 

(a) 

Beechcraft nrradels 33,35,36 

55&5 8 

Pilot's Name 

(b) 

Charies M. Cook 

b. Ending (Date and hour) 

06/30/2012 

Certificate number 

and rabng 

3003182 

Home address 

(Street, City, State) 

2201 Hwy 182, Jay R. 32565 

FAA Form 7711 -2 (8-08) Supersedes Previous Editton 
f 

f / • tTEMS 11 THROUGH 16 TO BE FILLED OUT FOR AIR SHOW/AIR RACE WAIVER REQUESTS ONLY. 

11. The air event will be sponsored by: 

12. Permanent 

mailing 

address 

House number and street or route number City State and ZIP code Telephone No. 

13. Policing (Describe provisions to be made forpoSdng the event.) 

14. Emergency ^duties (Marl( all that will be available at time artd place of air event.) 

• Physician 

• Ambulance 

• Fire truck 

iZ] Crash wagon 

n Other - Specify 

15. Air Traffic control (Describe method of controlling traffic, including provision for arrival and departure of scheduled aircraft.) 

16. Schedule of Events (include arrival and departure of scheduled aircraft and other periods the airport maytie open.) 

Hour 

(a) 

Date 

(b) 

Event 

(c) 

If sufficient space is not available, the entire schedule ofever^ may be submitted on separate stteets, in the order and manner indicated above. 

Please Read >

i ne unoersigned applicant accepts full responsibility tor tne stn a observance ot the terms ot tne certiticate 

of Waiver or Authorization, and understands that the authorization contained in such certificate will be strictly 

limited to the above described operation. 

17. Certification -1 CERTIFY that the foregoing statements are true. 

Date 

06/01/2010 

Signature of Applicanant t y ^ ' ~ ~/t ~ ^ 

Remari(s 

Please find cover letter and supporting petition request attached. 

FAA Form 7711-2 (8-08) Supersedes Previous EdKion 
iV6 certificate may lie Issued unless a compietsd application 

fofm has been received (14 C.F.R. 91.101. and 105). 

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^^^ m us Department or Transportation 

!\^^ / Federal Aviation Administration 

APPLICATION FOR 

CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER 

OR AUTHORIZATION 

From Approved: O.M.B. No.2120-0027 08/31/2008 

APPUCAMTS - DO NOT USE THESE SPACES 

Region Date 

Action 

r~|Approved Q Disapproved - "Explairt under 'FiemarUs" 

Signature of authoil2»d FAA representative 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Submi t this application in triplicate (3) to an y FAA Flight fighting equipment. Th e applicant may also wish to submit 

Standards district office. photographs and scale diagrams as supplemental material 

to assist in the FAA's evaluation of a particular site. 

Applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorize- Application for a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization must 

tion for an aviation event must complete all the applicable be submitted 4 5 day s prior to the requested date of the 

items on this fonn and attach a property marked 7.5 series event. 

Topographi c Quadrangle Map(s), published by the U.S. 

Geological Survey (scale 1:24,000), of the proposed operat- Applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorizaing area. The map(s) must include scale depictions of the tion for activities other than an aviation event will complete 

flightlines, showlines, race courses, and the location of the items 1 through 10 only and the certification, item 17, on the 

air event control point, Police dispatch, ambulance, and fire reverse. 

1. Name of organization 

Charles Michael Cook 

3. Permanent 

mailing 

address 

House number and street or route number 

2201 Hwy 182 

2. Name of responsible person 

Charles Michael Cook 

City 

Jay 

state and ZIP rinde 

FL. 32565 

Teleptione No. 

850-232-2070 

4. State whether the applicant or any of its principal officers/owners has an applKatkxi for waiver pending at any other office of the FAA. 

none pending 

5. State whether the applicant or any of Ks principal officers owners has ever had its applicatk>n for waiver denied, or whether the FAA has ever withdrawn a waiver from the applkant or any of its 

principal officers/ownefs. 

none denied 

6. FAR section and number to be waived 

91.109(a) and (b)14CFR 

7. Detailed description of proposed operation (Attach supplement if needed) 

To provide flight instmction in single yoke Beechcraft airplanes to accomplish 1) flight reviews required by 61.56(a), 2) flight training necessary to 

accomplish the recencey of instrument experience requirements of 61.57(c) (1) and (d), and flight training necessary to accomplish one or more 

phases of pilot proficency programs (WINGS) 

8. Area of operation (Location, altitudes, etc.) 

Southeastem United States, mainly in but not limited to the Florida panhandle, and Lower Alabama 

9a. Beginning (Date and hour) 

06/01/2010 

10. . Aircraft , , 

make and model 

(a) 

Beechcraft models 33,35,36 

55&5 8 

Pilot's Name 

(b) 

Charles M. Cook 

b. Ending (Date and hour) 

06/30/2012 

Certificate number 

and rating 

(c ) 

3003182 

Home address 

(Stre^, City, State) 

lit) 

2201 Hwy 182, Jay Fl. 32565 

FAA Form 7711 -2 (8-08) Supersedes Previous Edition 
9f- ITEMS 11 THROUGH 16 TO BE FILLED OUT FOR AIR SHOW/AIR RACE WAIVER REQUESTS ONLY. 

«^' 11. The air event will be sponsored by: 

12. Permanent 

mailing 

address 

House number and street or route number City State and ZIP code Telephone hki. 

13. Policing (Describe provisions to be made for po/icjnglfie event) 

14. Emergency ladlities (Mark all that will be available at time and place of air event.) 

|~1 Physician 

• Ambulance 

• Fire truck 

• Crash wagon 

n Other - Specify 

15. Air Traffic control (Describe mettmd of controlling traffic, including provision for arrival and departure ofschediied aircraft.) 

16. Schedule of Events (include arrival and departure of scheduled aircraft and other periods the airport maybe open.) 

Hour Date 

(b) 

Event 

(c) 

If sufficient space is not available, the entire schedule of events may be submitted on separate sfteets, in the order and manner indicated above. 

Please Read >

i ne undersigned applicant accepts tun responsioiiity tor the stnct observance ot the temis ot the Certificate 

of Waiver or Authorization, and understands that the authorization contained in such certificate will be strictly 

limited to the above described operation. 

17. Certification -1 CERTIFY that the foregoing statements are true. 

Date 

06/01/2010 

Signature of Applicant 

/t ^^ ^ 

Remarks 

Please find cover letter and supporting petition request attached. 

FAA Fomi 7711-2 (8-08) Supersedes Previous Edition 
No certlficats may be issued unless a compieted appilcatlon 

form lia« been received (14 C.F.I^ 91.101. and 105). 

\M [ W 

• ^ ^ ^ m us uepartment or i ransportation 

!\^^ ^ Federal Aviation Administration 

APPLICATION FOR 

CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER 

OR AUTHORIZATION 

From Approved: O.M.B. No.2120-0027 08/31/2008 

APPUCAMTS - DO NOT USE THESE SPACES 

Regkm Date 

Action 

^Approve d [~] Disapproved - "Explain under "Remarks" 

Signature of authorized FAA representative 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Submit this application in triplicate (3) to an y FAA Flight fighting equipment. The applicant may also wish to submit 

Standards district office. photographs and scale diagrams as supplemental material 

to assist in the FAA's evaluation of a particular site. 

Applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorize- Application for a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization must 

tion for an aviation event must complete all the applicable be submitted 4 5 day s prior to the requested date of the 

items on this form and attach a property martced 7.5 series event. 

Topographi c Quadrangl e Map(s), published by the U.S. 

Geological Survey (scale 1:24,000), of the proposed operat- Applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorizaing area. Th e map(s) must include scale depictions of the tion for activities other than an aviation event will complete 

flightlines, showlines, race courses, and the location of the items 1 through 10 only and the certification, item 17, on the 

air event control point. Police dispatch, ambulance, and fire reverse. 

1. Name of organizatk>n 

Charles Michael Cook 

3. Permanent 

mailing 

address 

House number and street or njute number 

2201 Hwy 182 

2. Name of responsible person 

Charles Michael Cook 

City 

Jay 

state and ZIP code 

FL. 32565 

Telepf)one No. 

850-232-2070 

4. state whether the applicant or any of its principal officers/owners has an application for vraiver pending at any other ofTice of the FAA. 

none pending 

5. State whether the applicant or any of its principal officers owners has ever had its applicatnn for waiver denied, or whether the FAA has ever withdrawn a waiver froin the applicant or any of its 

principal officers/owners. 

none denied 

6. FAR section and number to be waived 

91.109(a) and (b)14CFR 

7, Detailed description of proposed operation (Attach supplement if needed) 

To provide flight instmction in single yoke Beechcraft airplanes to accomplish 1) flight reviews required by 61.56(a), 2) flight training necessary to 

accomplish the recencey of instrument experience requirements of 61.57(c) (1) and (d), and flight training necessary to accomplish one or more 

phases of pilot proficency programs (WINGS) 

8. /Vea of operation (Location, altitudes, etc.) 

Southeastem United States, mainly in but not limited to the Florida panhandle, and Lower Alabama 

9a. Beginning (Date and hour) 

06/01/2010 

10. Aircraft 

make and model 

(a) 

Beechcraft models 33,35,36 

55&5 8 

Pilot's Name 

(b) 

Charles M. Cook 

b.Endmg (Date and hour) 

06/30/2012 

Certificate number 

and rating 

(c ) 

3003182 

Home address 

(Street, City, State) 

2201 Hwy 182, Jay R. 32565 

F/\A Form 7711 -2 (8-08) Supersedes Previous Edition 
ITEMS 11 THROUGH 16 TO BE FILLED OUT FOR AIR SHOW/AIR RACE WAIVER REQUESTS ONLY. 

11. Tlie air event will be sponsored t)y: 

12. Pemnanent 

mailing 

address 

House number and street or route number City State and ZIP code Telephone |ilo. 

13. Policing (Describe provisions to be made forpoHang the event.) 

14. Emergency facilities (Mark all that will be available at time and place of air event.) 

Q Physician 

• Ambulance 

• Fire truck 

• Crash wagon 

n Other - Specify 

15. Air Traffic control (Describe m^tmd of controlling traffic, including provision for arrival and departure of schedtMed aircraft.) 

16. Schedule of Events (include arrival and departure of scheduled aircraft and other periods the airport mayt>e open.) 

Hour 

(a) 

Date 

(b) 

Event 

(c) 

If sufficient space is not available, the enSre schedule of events may be submitted on separate stieets, in ttie order and manner indicated above. 

>

The undersigned applicant accepts full responsibility for the strict observance of the terms of the Certificate 

of Waiver or Authorization, and understands that the authorization contained in such certificate will be strictly 

limited to the above described operation. 

17. Certification -1 CERTIFY that the foregoing statements are true. 

Date 

06/01/2010 

re of Applicant ^

, (M^ 

Remarto 

Please find cover letter and supporting petKion request attached. 

FAA Form 7711-2 (8-08) Supersedes Prevkxjs Edition 
June 1, 2010 

Petition for Exemption 

Rules Docket (AGC-10) 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Forward to -

PETITION FOR EXEMPTION 

Exemption requested by Petitioner, Charles M. Cook, 

requesting exemption from certain provisions of FAR 91.109 of 

the Federal Aviation Administration. This exemption is requested 

to the extent necessary to permit the Petitioner to provide 

certain recurrent training in Beech Bonanza and Baron type 

aircraft equipped with a throw-over control wheel. The Present 

demands of the aviation industry make it desirable for the 

Petitioner to hold an exemption from the constraints that exist. 

PETITION FOR EXEMPTION 

THE RULE FROM WHICH EXEMPTION IS SOUGHT 

(FAR 11.25(b)(3)) 

Charles M. Cook, hereby petitions the Federal Aviation 

Administration for a rules exenqotion as provided by Section 

11.25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Specifically: 

1. Exemption is requested from Section 91.109(a) of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations to the extent necessary to 

permit the Petitioner to provide recurrent flight training 

in Beech Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Air type aircraft when 

those aircraft are equipped with a functioning throw-over 

control wheel. This exemption is requested to the extent 

necessary to permit training for the purpose of meeting 

recency of experience requirements of Sections 61.56(a), 

61.56(c), 61.56(e), 61.57(c)(1), and 61.57(d) of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations. 

2. Exemption is requested from Section 91.109(b)(3) of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations to the extent necessary to 

permit the Petitioner to provide recurrent flight training 

in simulated instrument flight in Beech Baron and Travel 
Air type aircraft when those aircraft are equipped with a 

functioning throw-over control wheel. This exemption is 

requested to the extent necessary to permit training for the 

purpose of meeting the recency of experience requirements of 

Sections 61.56(a), 61.56(c), 61.56(e), 61.57(c)(1) and 

61.57(d)of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

The above exemption is requested subject to the following: 

1. The pilot receiving the training must be qualified in every 

respect to serve as pilot in command of the aircraft during 

the entire training period. During the training period, the 

pilot receiving the training shall at all times serve as, 

and remain, pilot in command as defined in Section 1.1 of 

the Federal Aviation Regulations. The pilot in command must 

agree to the provisions of this exemption. 

2. The petitioner when providing instruction under this 

exemption must be otherwise qualified to serve as flight 

instructor in a Bonanza, Baron, or Travel Air under 

Sections 61.195(b)&(f) of the Federal Aviation Regulations 

as appropriate. 

3. The Petitioner and the Pilot in Command (pilot receiving 

training) all must continuously agree the proposed 

training, under the conditions in evidence at the time, can 

be conducted safely. 

4. This exemption is requested to be valid for 24 months from 

date of issuance with provision for extension and/or 

renewal. 

THE INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER IN THE ACTION REQUESTED 

(FAR 11.25(b)(4)) 

Since 2007 the Petitioner was a member of the American Bonanza 

Society (ABS) and Flight and Maintenance Instructor for the 

(BPPP) Beechcraft Pilot Proficency Program. The membership of 

the American Bonanza Society is approximately 10,000 persons who 

own, operate, or have interest in Beech Bonanza, Baron, and 

Travel Air type aircraft. 

In response to what was perceived as an unacceptable accident 

rate among Bonanza pilots, in 1983 the ABS developed its Bonanza 

Pilot Proficiency Program (BPPP). In 1986 the BPPP program was 

expanded to include Barons and Travel Airs. 
The BPPP is a recurrent pilot training program that has served 

over 4,000 pilots of Bonanzas, Barons, and Travel Airs. Research 

has shown that the accident rate experienced by regular 

participants in BPPP is less than 1% of the rate of the general 

pilot population. 

The majority of Beech Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Airs built by 

Beech Aircraft were equipped with a throw-over control wheel. 

Consequently the majority of owners of these aircraft are 

confronted with either 1) a very expensive conversion of their 

flight control system to the non-throw-over configuration, 2) 

obtaining recurrent training in a rental aircraft (likely not 

the same class, type, or category as the aircraft they own), or 

3) forgoing recurrent training altogether. None of these three 

alternatives is in the public interest. 

The Petitioner believes it is in the best interest of the 

affected owners, as well as in the best interest of the public, 

that the availability of recurrent training opportunities be 

maximized. To this end obstructions to training availability 

must be eliminated consistent with acceptable safety practices. 

On April 10, 1993 the American Bonanza Society, on behalf of its 

members and its staff instructors, petitioned the Federal 

Aviation Administration for an exemption from Sections 91.109(a) 

and 91.109(b)(3) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (Regulatory 

Docket No. 27251). The Federal Aviation Administration granted 

the exemption request on August 30, 1993 (Exemption No. 5733). 

The Petitioner was one of those instructors and staff members on 

whose behalf Exemption No. 5733 was obtained. 

Since September 1, 1993 operations under Exemption No. 5733 have 

been regularly conducted without incident by the Petitioner as 

well as other members of the ABS instructing staff. 

Granting the Petitioner's request will enhance the availability 

of recurrent training options in aircraft equipped with a throwover control wheel. Granting this exemption also provides a 

means of compliance with the regulatory requirements of Part 61 

not withstanding the regulatory obstruction to training posed by 

the throw-over wheel. 

Of further interest to the Petitioner; granting the Petitioner's 

request will enable the Petitioner to maintain an income level 

from recurrent training sufficient to make the providing of 

recurrent training to all owners and operators financially 

viable for the Petitioner. 
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THIS EXEMPTION REQUEST 

(FAR 11.25(b)(5)) 

The Petitioner believes the intent of FAR 91.109 was to prevent 

the training of unqualified pilots in an environment in which it 

is difficult for a minimally qualified flight instructor to 

properly discharge responsibility for the safe operation of the 

training session. Under the proposed exemption, the Petitioner 

proposes to conduct only recurrent training of otherwise 

qualified airmen in a controlled environment. The training will 

be accort^lished by the Petitioner, an instructor with more than 

30 years experience in conducting training and testing in 

Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Air type aircraft. 

The Petitioner's exemption petition does NOT result in 

operations at a level of safety without precedence. Since 1973, 

Section 61.45(c) of the Federal Aviation Regulations has 

permitted FAA personnel and Designated Pilot Examiners to 

conduct pilot certification flight tests in aircraft not 

equipped with dual controls. In the past 30 years such 

operations have been conducted without an adverse iir^act on 

safety. Under the proposed exemption, the Petitioner will 

operate at a level of safety greater than the minimum permitted 

by FAR 61.45(c). 

Further relating to the Petitioner; he is an active flight 

instructor and has held an instructor rating since 1982 without 

any safety incidents, and currently is on the FAASTeam, 

Birmingham FSDO. The Petitioner holds an A&P rating and actively 

practices maintenance on Beechcraft products. The Petitioner 

has, to varying degrees, been engaged in flight training in 

Beech Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Air type aircraft, originally 

employed by a Beechcraft Aero Center after receiving CFI rating, 

and previously owned Bonanza aircraft. That activity also 

includes being member of the ABS Baron and Travel Air Pilot 

Proficiency Program instruction team, on both the Flight 

Instruction and Maintenance Instruction teams. 

In the years the Petitioner has been associated with the ABS 

BPPP, it is estimated that nearly one-half of all Bonanza 

participants have been served in aircraft equipped with throwover control wheels. Since the granting of Exemption 5733, 

approximately half of the Baron participants in the BPPP were 

equipped with a throw-over wheel. This training has been 
accomplished entirely successfully and without accident or 

incident in any way attributable to the use of a throw-over 

control wheel configured aircraft. The Petitioner is confident 

he will maintain this level of performance. 
The specific level of control available to a flight instructor 

in a Bonanza, Baron, or Travel Air equipped with a throw-over 

control wheel is far beyond minimal. The control configuration 

is such that the instructor ALWAYS has full use of rudder 

control in flight. The instructor's access to all engine 

controls of the aircraft is unaffected by the type of control 

wheel installed. Full elevator control is continuously available 

to the instructor in either configuration.- The center control 

column of a Baron or Travel Air is easily accessible to an 

instructor in a throw-over wheel configuration. Manipulation of 

the center control column ciffords the flight instructor full 

elevator control. Additionally, the instructor is afforded a 

mechanical advantage in elevator manipulation over what is 

available through a normal control wheel; the elevator control 

column is offset and unobstructed. Aileron control is within 

reach of the instructor (although in front of the PIC) 

sufficient to affect any additional control inputs necessary 

during recurrent training or training in simulated IFR flight. 

On August 31, 1993 the Federal Aviation Administration amended 

Section 61.56 of the Federal Aviation Administration. Prior to 

that date the flight review requirement did not specifically 

require flight instruction be administered as part of the flight 

review. The flight review was regarded as either satisfactorily 

completed or not recorded. .After August 31, 1993 Section 

61.56(a) and (e) specifically REQUIRES that flight instruction 

be provided as a function of the flight review. Because of the 

limitations of Section 91.109, the August 31, 1993 amendment to 

the flight review requirements effectively precludes the 

operators of approximately 15,000 Bonanzas, Barons, and Travel 

Airs equipped with throw-over control wheels from compliance 

with Section 61.56 in the aircraft they own and/or operate. The 

Petitioner believes that this restriction on the operators of 

Bonanzas, Barons, and Travel Airs was an UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE 

of the effort to improve the quality of the flight review. 

Granting this exemption will enhance the availability of the 

flight review to the owners of throw-over wheel equipped Beech 

Bonanzas, Barons, and Travel Airs. 

Since September 11, 2001 thes government of the United States has 

manifested concern about thes national security implications of 

pilot training in the United States. The petitioner believes 

this petition has no material national security implications. 

The granting of this petition will apply only to small aircraft 

of less than 7,000 pounds takeoff weight. The granting of this 

petition will have applicability only to persons who are 

currently qualified to operate the subject aircraft under US 
Federal Aviation Regulations. Nothing in this petition 

authorizes training in otherwise restricted airspace. 
SUMMARY WHICH MAY BE PUBLISHED 

IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER 

(FAR 11.25(d) (1&2)) 

1. Charles M. Cook petitions for exemption from Section 

91.109(a) of the Federal Aviation Regulations to the extent 

necessary to permit him to provide recurrent flight 

training in Beech Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Air type 

aircraft when those aircraft are equipped with a 

functioning throw-over control wheel. This exemption is 

requested to the extent necessary to permit training for 

the purpose of meeting the requirements of Sections 

61.56(a), 61.56(c), 61.56(e), 61.57(c)(1) and 61.57(d) of 

the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

2. Charles M. Cook petitions for exemption from Section 

91.109(b)(3) of the Federal Aviation Regulations to the 

extent necessary to pe;trmit the petitioner to provide 

recurrent flight training in simulated instrument flight in 

Beech Baron and Travel Air type aircraft when those 

aircraft are equipped with a functioning throw-over control 

wheel. This exemption is requested to the extent necessary 

to permit training for the purpose of meeting the 

requirements of Sections 61.56(a), 61.56(c), 61.56(e), 

61.57(c)(1) and 61.57(d)of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations. 
CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 

The Petitione r is : 

Charle s M. Cook Tele : (850) 232-2070 

2201 Hwy 182 FAX: (850) 995-9749 

Jay FL. 32565 eMail: cmcook78ehotmail.com 

PETITIONER'S SUMMARY 

The American Bonanza Society, for nearly two decades has 

provided recurrent pilot training to owners and operators of 

Beech Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Air type aircraft. Charles M. 

Cook, the Petitioner, has been a significant member of that 

successful training team. The granting of this exemption will 

permit the Petitioner to provide enhanced recurrent training 

opportunities to Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Air owners and 

operators. 

Due to Section 91.109(a) of the Federal Aviation Regulations, an 

unintended consequence of the August 31, 1993 amendment to 

Section 61.56 of the Federal Aviation Regulations restricts, 

indeed precludes, compliance with Section 61.56 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations in aircraft equipped with a throw-over 

control wheel. The Petition€ir's requested exeit^tion will again 

make recurrent training available to owners of Bonanza, Baron, 

and Travel Air type aircraft equipped with a throw-over wheel. 

The Petitioner's proposal exceeds the minimum level of safety 

set forth in current regulatory standards. Having recurrent 

training available in Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Air aircraft 

will continue to have a positive effect on the accident rate 

among the affected owners. 

The granting of this exemption is in the public interest. 

Sincerely, 

Charles Michael Cook 3003182 CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, A&P 

Petitioner