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References: CFR 125.367, 125.375, 125.377

8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 2, Section 1, Exemptions, Deviations, Waivers and Authorizations CFR Section 11.63, Petitions for Rulemaking and for Exemptions CFR Section 11.81, Petition Procedures CFR 135.223 and 121.619 Sir: Reference publications listed above, our interpretation ofCFR 125 suggests MWR is required by ruleto designate an alternate airport for allflights conducted under IFRwithin the 48 conterminous States and the District of Columbia regardless offorecast weather. Reference the Petition Attachment A, MWR respectfully request exemption from the requirement ot CFR 125.367(a) requiring the listing ofan alternate airport for allflights conducted under IFR and.thatsuch exemption permit the application of rules less restrictive as proliidedunderCFR 135.223 and CFR 121.619. Respectfully, .

William B.Freeman Director ofAviation Michael Waltrip Racing 329 Hangar Drive Statesville, NC 28677 bfreeman@michaelwaltrip.com Cell: 803.429.0004 Fax: 704.838.1710

20310 Chartwell Center Drive - Cornelius, North Carolina 28031-1-,'-'.

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Attachment A - Petition Reference: CFR 11.63 A. MWR Racing, LLC Attention: Bill Freeman, Director of Operations 329 Hangar Drive Statesville. NC28677 Voice: 803.429.0004 bfreeman@michaelwaltrip.com B. 125.367(a) C. CFR 125.367(a) requires MWR todesignate an alternate airport for allflights conducted under IFRwithin the 48 conterminous States and the District of Columbia regardless of forecast weather. This requirement is unduly burdensome both operationally and financially inthat it excessively restricts aircraft payload and utility. Identical aircraft operated by MWR Racing, LLC are also operated bythe scheduled airlines under CFR 121 and charter operators under CFR 135 and are notso restricted. (See CFR 121.619 and 135.223) We request an exemption from 125.367(a) and adeviation permitting operations in compliance with the IFRAlternate Airport Requirements of CFR 135.223 orCFR 121.619. D. The economic impact tothe public operationally and financially has significant merit and provides significantly greater utility ofaircraft operated under CFR 125.

.E. A reasonable level oftime proven safety will be preserved as evidenced by rules such as 135.223 and 121.619 that have been in playfor many years for identical aircraft. F. MWR respectfully request exemption from the requirement ofCFR 125.367(a) requiring the listing ofan alternate airport for allflights conducted under IFR and that subject exemption permit the application of rules less restrictive such asthose established under CFR 135.223 and CFR 121.619. The economic impact tothe public operationally and financially will be unquestionably enhanced while preserving an acceptable level ofsafety and operational integrity. G. None. H. MWR is not requesting exemption for operations outside the United States. End 20310 Chartwell Center Drive - Cornelius, North Carolina 28031