Huey Ride Waiver
The aircraft in which you are about to fly is owned or operated by RS Aviation, LLC a Limited Liability Company that buys and sells aircraft. This aircraft is a Bell Helicopter Corporation UH-1 “Huey” helicopter. This aircraft was originally manufactured for the U.S. Army and now operated by RS Aviation, LLC. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized the RS Aviation, LLC to operate the UH-1 “Huey” for flight with passengers under exemption from the requirements of FAR 91.319, 119.5(g), and 119.21(a). This aircraft is certificated by the FAA in the Experimental Exhibition airworthiness category. The following is the significance of an Experimental Airworthiness certification compared to an aircraft that operates with an FAA issued Standard Airworthiness certification:
The FAA has not established, nor has it approved, experimental category airworthiness certificated aircraft manufacturing standards. In contrast, standard category airworthiness certificated aircraft are manufactured to FAA approved standards, including standards addressing the design of the aircraft and life limited parts.
An aircraft may be issued an experimental airworthiness certificate when the –
1. Builder of the aircraft submits a statement that sets forth the purpose for which the aircraft is to be used;
2. Builder of the aircraft submits enough data to identify the aircraft;
3. Builder of the aircraft submits information found necessary to safeguard the public; and
4. FAA finds the fabrication and assembling of the aircraft complies with acceptable aeronautical standards and practices.
Standard category airworthiness certificates are issued for an aircraft when the FAA finds the –
– Aircraft has been built and maintained in accordance with that aircraft’s type certification standards as established by the
FAA; and
-Aircraft’s inspection and maintenance requirements are in compliance with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND LIABILITY RELEASE
(Crew and Non-Crew)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
The undersigned intends to be a member of the crew or passenger in an aircraft owned or operated by the RS Aviation, LLC. I understand and acknowledge that flying in any aircraft, including the Aircraft in which I intend to be a Crewmember or passenger is a potentially hazardous activity. I understand that I should not fly in the Aircraft unless I am medically and physically fit to do so and have independently properly trained to be a passenger or crewmember therein. I will not fly in the Aircraft unless all of the foregoing conditions have been satisfied. I acknowledge that RS Aviation, LLC has provided me with a FAA Passenger Briefing as set forth in 14 CFR 91.107 which briefing, I accept as adequate training as required by this agreement.
I assume all risks associated with being a passenger, crewmember or otherwise flying in the Aircraft, including but not limited to, weather related events, failure of the mechanical features of the Aircraft, air traffic related events, pilot negligence, and any and all conditions of the airport, air or aircraft, and I acknowledge that all such risks are known to me and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing, considering and appreciating these facts and risks, and in consideration of my behalf and on behalf of my heirs, successors and assigns, I do hereby waive and release RS Aviation, LLC and the owner of the Aircraft, and their agents, representatives, directors, shareholders, officers, employee, members, and successors, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my flight in the Aircraft, including without limitation any personal injuries, death, or damage to property which I may incur, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver and release.
I warrant that I am 18 years of age or older, or am the legal guardian of the undersigned minor, and of sound mind as of the date hereof and competent to knowingly execute and deliver this instrument. This instrument shall remain effective unless revoked through a writing signed by the undersigned and delivered to an officer of RS Aviation, LLC. thirty (30) days in advance of its effective date.