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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice summarizing a petition from Dynamic Ventures Inc. seeking exemptions from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The company wants their pilots, required by NASA to act as second-in-command (SIC) in specific public aircraft operations, to log SIC flight time even if the aircraft type doesn't require an SIC. They also want to retroactively count the SIC time on past flights where an SIC wasn't mandated by aircraft type or regulations. The public can submit comments on the petition by April 8, 2025, through various methods outlined by the FAA.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is notifying the public about a petition from Ameristar Air Cargo, Inc. This petition seeks an exemption from a specific aviation regulation, allowing them to reduce the mandatory rest hours for flightcrew members. Ameristar argues that their definition of "rest," as per another regulation, sets a higher standard than the current requirement for hours "free from duty." The FAA invites public comments on this petition by April 9, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice regarding a petition from the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the Desert Research Institute. The petition seeks an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations to operate a heavy unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for research and training purposes. The Desert Research Institute wishes to fly a UAS weighing up to 76.9 pounds and requests permission to hold only a remote pilot certificate, rather than meeting the full FAA written test requirements. Public comments on the petition are invited by February 19, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has issued a notice about a petition from the Civil Air Patrol seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition requests the ability for the Civil Air Patrol to carry out "C missions" under CAP 72-2, which allows them to partner with government and non-profit organizations for specific functions like pilot evaluations and flight academies for cadets. This notice aims to engage public participation by inviting comments on the petition by May 8, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including online, mail, and in-person delivery.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received a petition from Dassault Aviation seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The exemption would allow the installation of doors between the galley and the passenger cabin on Falcon 6X airplanes used in part 135 operations. This notice is aimed at increasing public awareness and participation in FAA's regulatory activities and invites comments on the petition by February 23, 2021. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding a petition from Wheels Up Private Jets LLC. The company is asking for an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically those that govern pilot training requirements. Wheels Up wants permission to count pilot training conducted by another certificate holder towards their regulatory training requirements, without needing a formal contract. The public is invited to comment on this petition by February 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a notice about a petition from DronePower1 LLC seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The company wants to operate a drone, called the Joyance JTC30 Cleaning Drone, which weighs over 55 pounds, to clean solar panels in commercial and utility solar fields. These operations will take place during the day, with the drone being constantly visible to the operator, in secure locations where solar panels are installed on the ground. The FAA is inviting public comments on this petition until April 8, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice about a petition from Billings Flying Service. This petition is requesting an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically §§ 61.58(g) and 142.59(a)(1-2). If granted, the exemption would allow pilots trained by Billings Flying Service to use a specialized simulator for conducting proficiency checks and training. Interested parties can submit comments on this petition by March 22, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice about a petition from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The university is seeking an exemption from certain parts of the federal regulations, specifically § 141.33(a)(3). They want to allow someone who doesn’t have a flight instructor certificate, but who meets other requirements, to teach in a flight simulator for a pilot certification program. The public can submit comments on this petition until April 7, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a petition from ATL Europe seeking an exemption from specific Federal Aviation Regulations related to a Crew Rest Module (CRM) in cargo aircraft. This notice, aimed at boosting public involvement in the FAA's exemption process, details ATL Europe's request to carry up to two authorized persons in a CRM located in a cargo area of the plane and to bypass the requirement for manual deployment of oxygen units in this setup. Public comments on this petition are due by April 8, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods including mail, online, or in-person delivery.