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Timestamps:

Today's question

Paul responds to today's question

Circumventing the FAA portal and FAA's opinion on that

Tips to obtaining permission to fly, quicker to normal process

Alternative #1 - Working with FSDO

Alternative #2 - Working with ATC

Building relations/ having the right attitude with officials to explain your situation

Building the App for the FAA (refer ADU 0445, 17:02 min in interview for details)