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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a notice about a petition from United Parcel Service Co. This petition seeks an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically to use weather data from a micro weather station as a backup when other systems fail at uncontrolled airports. The FAA invites public comments on this petition by February 11, 2025, using the methods outlined in the notice. This process aims to enhance public involvement in the exemption process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice regarding a petition filed by the Delaware Aviation Museum. The petition seeks an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically §§ 61.55(h)(2) and 91.531(c), to allow extra trainees on board specific warbird aircraft. This exemption would enable flights operated for training purposes, where a second-in-command is present, to carry more trainees. The public is encouraged to comment on this petition by May 8, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received a petition from the National United States Armed Forces Museum, which is seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The museum wants permission to operate its aircraft to carry passengers for living history flight experiences, which involves compensation or hire. The FAA is inviting public comments on this petition, with the deadline for submissions being March 15, 2021. Comments can be submitted via various methods, including online, mail, or in person.

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) has issued a notice about a petition from Wheels Up Private Jets LLC. The petition seeks exemption from specific Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the qualification and training requirements for check pilots. Wheels Up wants to use qualifications and training met by another certificate holder to fulfill their obligations, which is needed due to a merger or acquisition. Comments on the petition can be submitted until January 6, 2025, through various methods detailed in the notice.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice about a petition from Troy Capasso seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The petitioner is requesting that flight time gained as a U.S. Armed Forces Instructor Weapons Systems officer on F-15 Aircraft be considered equivalent to flight engineer time. This would help meet the requirements needed for qualifying as an airline transport pilot. Comments on this petition are open and must be submitted by 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) has released a notice regarding a petition from Hermeus Corp. for exemptions from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. Hermeus Corp. seeks permission to use their unmanned aircraft, the Hermeus Quarterhorse Mark 1, for flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The main goal is to gather data for developing a hypersonic-capable aircraft. The public can submit comments on this petition until January 21, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or other listed methods.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice about a petition from Merlin Labs, Inc. requesting an exemption from specific regulations. They are seeking permission to fly two modified Cessna 208B planes over populated areas for research and development of a new autopilot system. The test flights are to take place at Laurence G. Hanscom Field Airport and will not involve unmanned or optionally piloted aircraft. Comments on the petition are welcome until February 10, 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.