HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 Aerobatic Flight Certificate of WaiverU.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
October 20, 2010
Mr. Joe Griffin
Airport Director
202 Airport Drive East
Sebastian, Florida 32958
North Florida Flight Standards District Office
Citadel International, Suite 500
5950 Hazeltine National Drive
Orlando, Florida 32822
407-812-7700, Fax: 407-812-7710
Enclosed please find your Certificate of Waiver FAA Form 7711-1 approving the flight
demonstration of aerobatic flight at Sebastian Municipal Airport, Sebastian, Florida. This event
will take place on November 06, 2010 between the hours of 0900 and 1200 local time.
If you have any questions concerning the Waiver or Special Provisions, please contact Diego M.
Alfonso at 407-472-8346, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.
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Attachment
Certificate of Waiver
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION
ISSUED TO
SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (X26)
ADDRESS
202 AIRPORT DRIVE EAST
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 (772-663-0151)
This certificate is issued for the operations specifically described hereinafter. No person shall conduct any operation pursuant to the
authority of this certificate except in accordance with the standard and special provisions contained in this certificate, and such other
requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations not specifically waived by this certificate.
OPERATIONS AUTHORIZED
SINGLE AIRCRAFT AEROBATIC DEMONSTRATION AT THE SEBASTIAN AIRPORT (X26)
ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF RUNWAY 04/22 OR RUNWAY 08/26, EXTENDING 200 FEET
LATERALLY FROM CENTERLINE, FROM THE SURFACE TO AND INCLUDING 3,000 FEET AGL.
LIST OF WAIVED REGULATIONS BY SECTION AND TITLE
Section 91.117 (a) (b): Aircraft Speed, Section 91.303 Aerobatic Flight, Section 91.119 (c) Minimum
Safe Altitude
STANDARD PROVISIONS
1. A copy of the application made for this certificate shall be attached to and become a part hereof.
2. This certificate shall be presented for inspection upon the request of any authorized representative of the Administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration, or of any State or municipal official charged with the duty of enforcing local laws or
regulations.
3. The holder of this certificate shall be responsible for the strict observance of the terms and provisions contained herein.
4. This certificate is nontransferable.
NOTE—This certificate constitutes a waiver of those Federal rules or regulations specifically referred to above. It does not constitute a waiver of any
State law or local ordinance.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Special Provisions Nos. 1 to 27, inclusive, are set forth on the attached pages.
This certificate is effective from 0900 Local, 11/06/2010, through 120 Local, LT 11-06-2010 and is subject to cancellation at any
time upon notice by the Administrator or his authorized representative.
BY DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
Southern Region 1 = na . n
October 20, 2010 Manag - North Florida FSDO-15
FAA Form 7711-1 (7-74) DISTRIBUTION:
COORDINATION:
SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (X26)
NOVEMBER 06, 2010
Special Provisions for Acrobatic Demonstration
For All Demonstrations: 1 - 10:
I. Mr. Joseph Griffin shall retain sole responsibility for safeguarding persons and
property on the surface and shall inform the North Florida FSDO in writing or the person
named to ensure safety of the event.
2. Mr. Joseph Griffin has been determined to be competent and knowledgeable
concerning the terms and provisions of this Certificate of Waiver and the aviation event
governed by it. Mr. Griffin will be responsible to the FAA for the safe conduct of the
event.
3. Mr. Joseph Griffin shall ensure that the participant is thoroughly briefed on
special field rules, manner and order of events, and is available for briefing on the
provisions of the waiver(s) or authorization(s) before begillll ing the activities. No person
may participate in any event unless that person has signed a statement stating that they
have received a briefing on the provisions of the waiver(s) or authorization(s).
4. Mr. Joseph Griffin shall notify the S1. Petersburg FAA Flight Service Station of
the date, time, place, areas, altitudes, nature of the activity, and duration of the operation
and request that a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) be issued. Such notice shall be
accomplished by providing the controlling flight t service station (FSS) with a copy of the
Certificate of Waiver at least 48 hours before the event and no more than 72 hours before
the event.
5. All civil aircraft and pilots participating in the demonstration shall be available for
FAA inspection at Sebastian Municipal Airport from 0800 local time November 06, 2010
through no later than 0900 local time November 06, 2010.
6. For civil aircraft, only required flight crewmembers by type design or those
persons required to participate in the demonstrate ion, i.e., wing walkers, stunt persons,
actors integral to the performance, and those conducting safety related functions will be
carried on any aircraft engaged in demonstrations authorized by the is waiver or
authorization.
7. Failure to comply with any standard or special provision is a violation of the terms
of this Certificate of Waiver and justification tor cancellation of this Certificate and
constitutes a violation of Tit le 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) section(s)
447 1 1 (a)(2)(8) and/or4471 1(a)(S).
8. The FAA has the authority to cancel or delay any or all acts or events if the
safety of persons or property on the ground or in the air are in jeopardy, or there is
a violation of the terms of the waiver.
ISSUED TO: JOE GRIFFIN
DATE ISSUED: OCTOBER 20, 2010
VALID: 0900 LCL 11/06/10 Thru 11/06/10 1200 LCL
ISSUED BY: ASO15
9. Persons or aircraft not appearing on the waiver or authorization application and
subsequently added to the Certificate of Waiver may not participate without specific
approval by the FAA inspector in charge.
10. The distance from clouds requirements of 14 CFR § 91.155 are not waived.
Special Provisions for Acrobatic Maneuvers: 11 - 27
11. All civil pilots who perform aerobatics must possess a valid FAA Form 8710-7,
Statement of Acrobatic Competency, or Transport Canada Statement of Aerobatic
Competency, Form 260307. All limitations on the form will be adhered to including
altitude restriction for the entire performance. Upon request of the FAA, they must show
evidence of performing or practicing their performance(s) within the previous 90 days.
12. For the purpose of this event, the definition of aerobatic flight contained in section
91.303 is waived. The following guidelines apply in determining what maneuvers are
considered acrobatic.
a. An intentional maneuver in which the aircraft is in sustained inverted flight, or
is rolled from upright to inverted or from inverted to upright, or when the pitch angle
exceeds a positive or negative 90 degree angle, is considered acrobatic flight.
b. All standard airshow acrobatic maneuvers such as slow rolls, snap rolls, loops,
Immelmans, Cuban eights, spins, hammerhead turn s, etc., are considered aerobatic flight.
c. Steeply banked (90 degree or less), level, climbing, or descending turns
necessary for maneuvering back to the aerobatic area and or show center between
aerobatic maneuvers are not considered to be aerobatic flight.
13. A control point shall be established where the certificate holder or representative
shall direct the demonstration. This person shall be continuously available to the FAA
and is the person designated as responsible for the overall safety of the event.
14. A showline or showlines (man made or natural) clearly visible to the
performers/pilots shall be provided to assist them in compliance with the approved
distances from the spectator area(s). The showline(s) will include a visible show center
marker.
15. Except when authorized during takeoff or landing, aircraft that operates at speeds
of 156 knots or less shall perform no closer than 500 feet horizontally from the spectator
area(s). The showline(s) for these aircraft is defined as the runway centerline of the
runway selected for the demonstration. Notwithstanding the speed capability of the
Lopresti Fury airplane, it may perform aerobatically no closer than 500 feel horizontally
from the spectator area(s)_
NOTE: For reciprocating -engine powered airplanes, these distances are predicated
on aircraft speed in straight and level flight at 75 percent power at standard temperature
and pressure (15 degrees Celsius/sea level).
ISSUED TO: JOE GRIFFIN
DATE ISSUED: OCTOBER 20, 2010
VALID: 0900 LCL 11/06/10 Thru 11/06/10 1200 LCL
ISSUED BY: ASO15
16. Non aerobatic flight may be no closer than 500 feet horizontally from the
spectator areas for all aircraft.
17. Adequate communication capability (electronic and visual) must be provided to
maintain a safe operation, to control spectators, and to advise participants that the aerial
demonstration n has been halted or canceled.
18. A crowd line consisting of a physical banner and/or adequate policing shall be
provided to confine the spectators to designated areas. The spectator areas shall have
well defined lateral boundaries.
19. The demonstration shall be halted for any reason that is in the interest of safety. It
shall also be halted when unauthorized aircraft enter' the airshow operations area, and/or
when unauthorized persons or vehicles enter the area underlying the aerobatic
maneuvering area. Only the minimum number of authorized persons necessary to support
operations will be authorized in the operating areas. The holder of the Certificate of
Waiver or Authorization assumes responsibility for persons who enter the operations
area.
20. Aircraft ft engines shall not be started and aircraft shall not be taxied in designated
spectator areas or static display areas unless adequate measures are taken to protect the
spectators. Areas where engines and propellers will be turning must be at least 100 feet
from the spectator area. Areas where engines and propellers are turning that are protected
by a physical barrier or guarded by wing -walkers, marshallers, AND crowd control
monitors that will prevent entry by unauthorized personnel, must be at least 50 feet from
the spectator area.
21. Flight demonstrations shall not be conducted unless the ceiling is at least 1,500
feet, and the visibility is at least 3 statute miles at the time of the demonstration.
22. The FAA monitor may adjust the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements at
hi s/her discretion, but no less than 1,000 feet and 3 mi les if:
a. Aerobatic maneuvers are conducted at a speed of 156 knots or less with in an
operations area having a diameter of no more than 2 statute miles.
b. Originally scheduled acrobatic maneuvers are not modified or conducted in
close proximity to the surface as a result of the reduced weather conditions.
23. Aircraft maneuvers may not direct energy toward any spectator area.
24. The facilities listed on item 14 of FAA Form 77 11 —2 shall be provided and readily
available at the demonstration site.
25. To alert nonparticipating aircraft, a closed field signal in the form of a large "X,"
which is colored aviation yellow and readily visible from 3,000 feet above the surface,
ISSUED TO: JOE GRIFFIN
DATE ISSUED: OCTOBER 20, 2010
VALID: 0900 LCL 11/06/10 Thru 11/06/10 1200 LCL
ISSUED BY: ASO15
must be displayed on a prominent part of the airport when the aerial demonstration is in
progress.
26. Mr. Joseph Griffin shall ensure that roads and buildings under the specified
aerobatic maneuvering area are devoid of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and/or persons.
27. Spectator areas may not be located closer than 500 feet from any takeoff and landing
runway when the approach speed of any aircraft is 100 knots or more; 200 feet if
approach speed is Tess than 100 knots. Airshow acts that involve excessive maneuvering
immediately after takeoff or just before landing must also be separated from the spectator
area by at least 500 feet.
ISSUED TO: JOE GRIFFIN
DATE ISSUED: OCTOBER 20, 2010
VALID: 0900 LCL 11/06/10 Thru 11/06/10 1200 LCL
ISSUED BY: ASO15