### U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF HEARINGS

WASHINGTON, D.C. IN THE MATTER OF EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY

FDMS No. FAA-20ll-0290 Administrative Law Judge Richard C. Goodwin 

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AGENCY'S ANSWERTORESPONDENT'S MOTION FORDECISION


### COMES NOWthe Agency, by and through its designatedrepresentative, the Regional Counsel for the EasternRegion and his duly designated agents, and submits its Answerto Respondent's Motion for Decision (hereinafter "theMotion"), in which Respondent seeks dismissal ofthe Complaint onthe basis thatEmpire FlightAcademy was notthe operator ofthe aircraft. The Agency submits thatRespondent 

### has/ailed to show, as required by 14 CFR §13.2l8(f)(5)to prevail on such a motion, thatthere is no genuine issue offact or that Respondentis entitledto ajudgment as a matter oflaw. The sole basis for Respondent's position is irrelevant insurance documentation. Overwhelming evidence indicates thatEmpire FlightAcademy operatedthe aircraft during the time period inquestion. The Agency respectfullyrequests thatthe Administrative Law Judge deny the Respondent's Motion for Decision and declare that Empire FlightAcademy, Inc. operatedthe aircraft as alleged inthe Complaint.

## BACKGROUND The Complaint, as amended, alleges as follows: 1. At all times relevantherein, Empire FlightAcademywas the operator ofa Diamond DA-20 aircraft, identificationnumberN383CA (hereinafter "the aircraft"). 2. On or aboutApril 8, 2009, during takeoffroll ofthe aircraftby a student pilot, there was a vibrationinthe nose gear area.
3. The studentpilotreported the vibration thathe had experienced to Empire FlightAcademy. 4. At some point betweenApril 8, 2009 and June 1,2009,Empire Flight Academy re-assembled the wheel assembly onthe aircraft.
5. No log entrywas ever made ofthe re-assembling ofthe wheel assembly on the aircraft. 6. The re-assembling ofthe wheel assembly onthe aircraft was not approved for returnto service by an authorized person.
7. On or about June 1,2009,Empire FlightAcademy proceededto operate the aircraft on a flight to Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY (hereinafter "the June 1 flight"). 8. Prior to the June 1flight, no log entry was made ofthe re-assembling of the wheel assembly on the aircraft.
9. Prior to the June 1flight, the re-assembling ofthe wheel assembly on the aircraft was not approved for return to service by an authorizedperson. 10. Empire FlightAcademythereby operated the aircraft onJune 1,2010 whenthe aircraft was not in an airworthy condition. l

I The Complaint contains a typographical error stating the date as June 1,2010. The correct date is June 1, 2009, as is apparentfrom the context oftheremainder ofthe Complaint. Complainantwill correctthe Complaint accordingly.


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### The Complaint allegedthatRespondentviolated, specifically, the following sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs):

a. Section 91.405(b), which states that each owner or operator ofan aircraft shall ensure thatmaintenance personnel make appropriate entries inthe aircraftmaintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for returnto service. b. Section 91.407(a)(I), which states thatno person may operate an aircraft thathas undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alterationunless it has been approved for returnto service by a person authorized under Section 43.7 ofthe Federal AviationRegulations.
c. Section 91.407(a)(2), which states that no personmay operate an aircraft thathas undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless the maintenance record entry required by Sections 43.9 or 43.11, as applicable, ofthe Federal AviationRegulations has been made. d. Section 91.7(a), which states thatno personmay operate an aircraft in an unairworthy condition.

### ARGUMENT
A motion for decision may be granted "ifthe pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, admissions, matters thatthe administrative lawjudgehas officially noticed, orevidence introduced during the hearing showthatthere is no genuine issue of material fact and thatthe party making the motion is entitledto a decision as a matter of law." William

### A. Luker, Jr. , DMS No. FAA-2009-1044, 2010 WL 1989430 (May 13, 2010) (quoting 14 C.F.R. § 13.218(f)(5) (2009)). The movingparty "has the burden of showing thatthere is no genuine issue ofmaterial fact disputed by the parties." Id. (quoting 14 C.F.R § 13.218(f)(5) (2009)). A motion for decision under 14 C.F.R. § 13.218(f)(5) is the equivalent ofamotion for summaryjudgmentunderRule 56(c) ofthe Federal Rules ofCivil Procedure ("FRCP"). Id.; see e.g. StarkAvionics , DMS No. FAA-2005-22446, 2006 WL


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### 2644030 (Sept. 8, 2006). In the instantmatter, there is a genuine issue ofmaterial fact. For this reason, the Respondent is not

### entitledtojudgment as a matter oflaw. A fact is material ifa dispute
over itmay affectthe outcome ofthe case. Anderson v. Liberty Lobby. Inc. , 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986). There is a genuine issue ofmaterial fact ifthe relevant evidence in the record, taken as a whole, indicates that areasonable fact-finder could return a verdict for theparty opposing summaryjudgment
. 

## .M.; MatsushitaElec. Indus. Co. v. Zenith Radio, 475 U.S. 574, 587 (1986). In determining the appropriateness ofsummary judgment, "the inferences to be drawn from the underlying facts
... mustbe viewed in the lightmost favorable to the party opposing the motion." MatsushitaElec. Indus. Co.
v. ZenithRadio, 475 U.S. 574,587-88 (1986) (quoting United States v. Diebold, Inc. , 369 U.S. 654, 655, 82 (1962)) (alteration in original). Given the volume ofevidence showing thatEmpire Flight Academy was the operator ofthe aircraft, there is a genuine issue ofmaterial fact inthe matter at issue. The Respondent, in its Motion, correctly points out that the Agency previously filed
an action against Empire Airways and then withdrew the action after determining that it
was the incorrect party. In fact, the Agency, on November 10, 2009, issued a Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty to Empire Airways with substantially the same allegations as contained in this action. Exhibit A-I. In 

### response to this action, John Zaremba, the president of

### Empire FlightAcademy, wrote a letter to the FAA in which he indicated

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### Empire Flight Academy both operated and maintained N383CA (hereinafter "the aircraft"). 2 

### ExhibitA-2. Respondent, in its Motion, correctly stated that at all relevant times, Clyde Air Leasing was the owner ofthe N383CA aircraft. According to a statement from Clyde Air Leasing, the aircraft was on lease with Empire Flight Academy during the entire year 2009 at Republic Airport. ExhibitA-4. Clyde Air Leasing, in fact, provided copies ofits monthly leaseback statements with Empire Flight Academy during the time period April to June 2009. ExhibitA-5. During his investigation of the incident, Aviation Safety Inspector Louis Misiano discovered that Empire Flight Academy, as a flight school, continuously operated and maintained the aircraft for flight instruction purposes during April through June of2009. 

### See Affidavit ofLouis Misiano, attached herein as Exhibit A-6. Additionally, Inspector Misiano's investigation revealed that Empire Flight Academy specifically authorized the flights dated April 8, 2009 and June 1, 2009 that resulted in incidents and that Empire Flight Academy performed maintenance on the aircraft's nose wheel assembly during thatperiod. Id. In

### FAR Section 1.1, "operate" is defined as "cause to use or authorize to use aircraft, for the purpose of
... air navigation." As Empire FlightAcademy authorized use ofthe aircraft in its capacity as a flight school, itoperated the aircraft during the time period in question. Respondent has 

### thusfailed to show, as required by 14 CFR Section 13.218(f)(5) to prevail on such a motion, that there is no genuine issue offact and that Respondent is

2 While the incorporationrecord providedbyMr. Zaremba indicated that the name ofthe corporation as of February 20,2009 was Empire Flight, Inc. public records indicate that the name ofthe corporation was changedto EmpireFlightAcademy, Inc. on May I, 2009. Exhibit A -3 

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### entitledtojudgment as a matter oflaw. Onthe contrary, overwhelming evidence supports the agency's allegationthatEmpire FlightAcademy operatedthe aircraft betweenApril and June of2009. As such, the Motion should be denied. Additionally, the Administrative Law Judge should find thatEmpire FlightAcademy was the operator ofthe aircraft as alleged in the Complaint.
Respectfully submitted, ALFRED R. JOHNSON, JR. REGIONA COUNSEL

astern Regional Couns 1Aviation laza Jamaica, NY 11434 Phone: (718)553-3258 Telefax: (718)995-5699

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### CERTIFIED MAIL

- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED President Empire Airways Route 109 Hangar 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735
DocketNo. 2009EAl10039 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY TAKE NOTICE, that this office has received an investigative report from which it appears that Empire Airways violatedthe Federal Aviation Regulation(s) byreason ofthe following:
1. At all times relevant herein, Empire Airways was the operator ofa Diamond DA20 aircraft, identification numberN383CA (hereinafter "the aircraft"). 2. On or about April 8, 2009, during takeoffroll ofthe aircraft by a student pilot, there was avibration in the nose gear area. 3. The student pilot reported the vibration that he had experienced·to Empire Airways. 4. At some point between April 8, 2009 and June 1, 2009, Empire Airways reassembled the wheel assembly on the aircraft. 5. No log entry was ever made ofthe re-assembling ofthe wheel assembly on the aircraft. 6. The re-assembling of the wheel assembly on the aircraft**wa~** 

### not approved for return to service by an authorizedperson. 7. The re-assembly ofthe wheel assembly ofthe aircraft was notperformedproperly. 8. As a result, the aircraft was involved in an incident upon landing at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY, on June 1,2009.

### 9. Specifica;,y, upon taxi roll-out, the aircraft lost \:t,,, 

### axel nut on the nose gear wheel assembly, causing the axel to fall offone fork and cocking the nose wheel in the fork IO. This caused the aircraft to vibrate. The pilot was no longer able to taxi the aircraft, and the aircrafthadto be towed offthe runway. 11. Empire Airways thus performed maintenance on an aircraft and failed to use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator. 12. Empire Airways thus maintained an aircraft and failed to do that work in such a manner and use materials ofsuch a quality, that the condition ofthe aircraft worked on would at least equal to its original orproperly altered condition. 13. Empire Airways thus operated the aircraft in an unairworthy condition on June 1, 2009. By reason of the foregoing, Empire Airways violated the following section(s) of the Federal AviationRegulations:
a. Section 43.13(a), which states that each person performing maintenance, alteration, or preventive maintenance on an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator, except as noted in §43.16. He shall use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus necessary to assure completion ofthe work in 

### accordance with accepted industry practices. If special equipment or test apparatus is recommended by the manufacturer involved, he must use that equipment or apparatus or its equivalent acceptable to the Administrator. b. Section 43.13(b), which states that each person maintaining or altering, or performing preventive maintenance, shall do that work in such a manner and use materials of such a quality, that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance worked on will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition (withregard to aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration and deterioration, and otherqualities affecting airworthiness).
c. Section 91.405(a), which states that each owner or operator ofan aircraft shall have that aircraft inspected as required by Subpart E ofPart 91 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations and shall between required inspections (except as otherwise provided) have discrepancies repaired in accordance with Part 43 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. d. Section 91.407(a)(1), which states that no person may operate an aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless it

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e. Section 91.407(a)(2), which states that no person may operate an aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless the maintenance record entry required by Sections 43.9 or 43.11, as applicable, ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations hasbeenmade. f. Section 91.7(a), which states thatno person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. Empire Airways Corporation is liable for a civil penalty notto exceed $25,000 for each violation of the regulation(s) in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §46301(a)(I), or, for small business concerns, $10,000 for each violation in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §46301(a)(5). After reviewing our investigative file, we propose to assess a civilpenaltyinthe amount of$20,000 for these violations. Enclosed is information on Empire Airways's options in responding to this Notice. The options include participating in an informal conference with an FAA attorney and submitting information to the FAA for consideration. Empire Airways must submit, in writing, its choice of the alternatives explained on the enclosed information form on or before thirty (30) days after it receives this Notice. IfEmpire Airways fails to submit its choice within that time, it willhave no further rightto participate inthe informal procedures. Alfred R. Johnson, Jr. Regional Counsel

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# zFcJ~Berman Attorney Enclosures Information Sheet Reply Form Subpart G of14 C.F.R. 13 Informal Conference Location List

3INFORM)
...IN REGARDING CIVIL PENALTIES UNDER TITLE 4<)·_,.C. SECTION 46301 Under 49 U,S.C. § 46301. any person who violates pertinent provisions of49 U.S.c. §§ 40101,**~ ~.,**  or any rule, regulation, or order issued thereunder. is slIhject to a civil penalty for each violation. The maximum assessment for each violation is also prescribed by law, as specified in the notice to which this is attached. The notice also states the amountorthe proposed civil penalty for the aJleged violation(s). This proceeding is governed by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) set forth in 14 C.F.R. § 13.16 and 14 C.F.R. Part 13, Subpart G. Copies of these regulations are enclosed. WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER EMPIRE AIRWAYS RECEIVES THE NOTICE TO WHICH THIS INFORMATION SHEET IS ATTACHED, Empire Airways may elect to proceed in one or more ofthe following ways by marking the appropriate hox(es) on the attached election sheet and returning it by mail orpersonal·delivery to the address provided below. An explanation ofeach option is set forth below. I. Empire Airways may submit the amount of the civil penalty specified in the notice by certified check or money order payable to the "Federal Aviation Allministration" to the Office of Accounting FANMMAC·Attention AMZ·350-EA, Post Office Box 25770, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. 2. In the alternative. Empire Airways may pay its civil penalty with a credit card over the Internet. To pay electronically, visit the web site at hHp:llwww.pay.gov and cnter the term 'FEA" in the search bar labeled "Search Public Forms" located on the left hand side of the screen. After rollowing the link, click on "FAA Civil Penalties·FAA Eastern Region." Empire Airways must then enter the above-listed "Docket Number" under the "(:ivil Penalties Case Number" and Empire Airways must then complete the remainder of the requested information. Once Empire Airways has submitted the requested information Empire Airways will be taken to a page which allows Empire Airways to either pay by electronic transfer, or by creditcard. Fill in the requested information in one ofthese two sections, and submitto completeyourpayment. SlIBMITTING THE AMOUNT OF CIVIL PENALTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPHS I AND 2 CONSTITUTES Empire Airways'S AGREEMENT TilAT AN ORDER ASSESSING CIVIL PENALTY IN THAT AMOUNT MAY BE ISSUED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. SUBMITTING THE AMOUNT OF CIVIL PENALTY ALSO CONSTITUTES Empire Airways'S AGREEMENT THAT IT WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO AHEARING IN THIS MATTER.
3. Empire Airways may submit, inwriting, information and evidence demonstratingthat a violation ofthe regulations was not committed orthat, ifit were, the illds and circumstances do notwarrant the proposed civil penalty. Information provided will be considered in detemiiningwhether a civil penalty should be m;scssed or imposed and the amountofany suchcivil penalty. This information may be submitted in conjunction with a request for an informal conference under puragraph 6. Choosingthis option will not affect EmpireAirways's right to a hearing, unless it also elects paragraph 5. 4. Empire Airways may SUbmit, in writing, information and records indicating that it is financially unable to pay the proposed civil penalty, or showing that payment ofthe proposed penalty would prevent Empire Airways from continuing in business. Choosing this option will not affect Empire Airways's right to a hearing, unless it also elects paragraph 5. 5, Empire Airways may request that a civil penalty be assessed in a specific amount other than that proposed in the notice. IfEmpire Airways chooses this option. it should explain why a reduction in the civil penalty is appropriate, and provide any supporting documentation. The information Empire Airways provides will be considered in determining whether the amount it specified should be assessed. [fthe FAA accepts Empire Airways's offer, this request constitutes Empire Airways's agreement that an order assessing civil penalty in that amount may be issued without further notice. EMPIRE AIRWAYS'S REQUEST ALSO CONSTITUTES ITS AGREEMENT THAT IT WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO A HEARING. IF THE FAA DOES NOT ACCEPT EMPIRE AIRWAYS'S OFFER, H( )WEVER, ITS RIGHT TO AHEARING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. 6. Empire Airways may request an opportunity to discuss the matter with an FAA attorney by a telephonic informal conference, or at an in·person informal conference at one ofthe following locations: an FAA regional office; the FAA Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City; or FAA Headquarters in Washington, DC. A list ofthe addresses ofthese offices (hereafter referred to as "the Informal Conference Location list" or "the list") is attached to the enclosed reply form. A request for an in·person informal conference at any ofthe offices on the Informal Conference Location list will be granted, regardless ofwhether the office Empire Airways's chooses is the office that issued the notice to which this information sheet is attached. If Empire Airways chooses an office on the Informal Conference Location list other than the office that issued the notice, the case ordinarily will be transferred to the office Empire Airways requests for full disposition and handling in accordance with the FAA's existing transfer policy, which is setforth in paragraph 208(e) of FAA Order No. 2150·3A,provided that (1) a transfer is in the public interest, and (2) the transfer is to an office more convenient to its domicile or principal place ofbusiness. When conditions (l) and (2) are not present, the case will be transferred to the office Empire Airways requests for purposes ofthe informal conference only. Moreover, the office receiving the case only for purposes ofthe informal conference will consult and coordinate with the office that issued the notice before settling orotherwise disposing ofthe case afterthe informa] conference. Empire Airways also may request an in·person informal conference at an FAA office other than those on the Informal Conference Location list. If Empire Airways does so, it should indicate on the response form its reason for requesting that particular location. NOTE: Requests for in·person infonnals at locations not on the list will be granted only in very limited circumstances. Empire Airways should not, therefore, expect to have an in·person informal conference at a location other than those on the list. The FAA attorney assigned to this case has discretion to grant a request for an in-person informal conferences at a location other than those on the list only when (1) because ofunusual circumstances, the public interest is better selVed by holding an in-person informal conference at such location, or (2) an in·person informal conference can be scheduled to coincide with other previously scheduled business at the location requested. In addition, the FAA attorney must be able to schedule the conference within approximately 90 days ofthe date Empire Airways requests an informal conference. Because of these restrictions, Empire Airways is requested to indicate both the FAA office it prefers and one of the offices from the Informal Conference Location list. To elect a telephone informal conference, choose option 6.a. on the reply fonn. To elect an in·person informal conference at one ofthe locations on the Informal Conference Location list, choose option 6.h. To elect an in·person intormal conference at a location other than those on the list, choose option 6.c. If Empire Airways requests an informal conference with an FAA attorney, do not also request at this time a formal hearing under 14 C.F.R. § 13.16, i.e., option 8. Empire Airways's request for an intormal conference will not affect its right to request a formal hearing later. Il\IPORTANT: The infonnal conterence is intended to provide Empire Airways with an opportunity to present its reasons why the FAA should not proceed with the action as proposed. It also is intended to provide Empire Airways with an opportunity to present any supporting documentation or information its wishes the FAA to consider before the agency decides whether to proceed with the proposed action. Any additional information Empire Airways submits will be given ourcareful consideration. Since the attached letter may become a part ofthe publicly available records, Empire Airways may wish to submit a letter which would be included in these records. 7. Empire Airways may request that the FAA impose a civil penalty without making findings of violations, and submit the reasons and any additional inlormation in writing (with appropriate supporting documentation) to support Empire Airways's request. If the FAA accepts Empire Airways's offer, this request will constitute Empire Airways's agreement that a Compromise Order in that amount may be issued. EMPIRE AIRWAYS'S REQUEST WILL ALSO CONSTITUTE ITS AGREEMENT THAT IT WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO A HEARING. IF THE FAA DOES NOT ACCEPT EMPIRE AIRWAYS'S OFFER, HOWEVER, ITS RIGHT TO A HEARING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. 8. Empire Airways may request a hearing in accordance with section 13.16 ofthe FAR. Empire Airways's request must be dated and signed. If Empire Airways requests a hearing, a Complaint will be filed and an administrative lawjudge will be appointed to decide the case. At the hearing, held under Subpart G of 14 C.F.R. Part 13, the agency will present witnesses and other evidence. Empire Airways also will have the opportunity to present witnesses and other evidence. The FAA will have the burden ofproof. At the conclusion ofthe hearing, all issues offact and law will be decided and a decision will be rendered whether, and in what amount, a civil penalty will be assessed. Ifeither party, the agency or Empire Airways is dissatisfied with thejudge's decision, that party call appeal thejudge's decision to the FAA decisionmaker. If Empire Airways is dissatisfied with the FAA decisionmaker's decision. Empire Airways may seek review ofthe FAA decisionmaker's decision in the United States Courts ofAppeals. Empire Airways's request for a hearing must be made to the Hearing Docket, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW. t Room 924A.. Washington, DC, 20591. Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk. Empire Airways must mail a copy to the FAA attorney handling this case at the address indicated below. All correspondence in this matter should be forwarded to the Office ofthe Regional Counsel Federal Aviation Administration I Aviation Plaza Jamaica, NY 11434 Empire Airways's response to the Notice ofProposed Civil Penalty may be delivered personally to the Office ofthe Regional Counsel for the Eastern Region at the above address during nonnal business hours. Telephone: 718 553-3258 (Collect calls cannot be accepted.)

2Officeofthe Regional Counsel Federal Aviation Administration I Aviation Plaza Jamaica, NY 11434 Date
Empire Airways

- 2009EAlt0039 Subject: Notice ofProposed Civil Penalty In reply to your Notice ofProposed Civil Penalty, Empire Airways elects to proceed as indicated by my check mark beside the numbered paragraph(s) below: I. [ ] Empire Airways hereby 2. [ ] Empire Airways has paid 3. [ ] Empire Airways 4. [ ] Empire Airways 5. [ ] Empire Airways submits the amount ofthe the proposed civil penalty with a hereby submits hereby submits hereby requests that the proposed civil penalty with the credit card overthe Internet at evidence and information and records proposed civil penalty understanding that an order the following website: information. showing that it is be assessed in the assessing a civil penaltywill be http://www.pay.gov demonstrating that a financially unable to amount of issued in that amount without violation ofthe pay the proposed civil $ and it further notice. Empire Airways Empire Airways also regulations did not penalty, or that payment submits the reasons for UNDERSTANDS THAT IT understands that an order occur as alleged orthat ofthepenalty would the reduction ofthe HAS WAIVED ITS RIGHT assessing civil penalty will be the amount ofthe prevent it from proposed amount. This TOA HEARING. issued in the amount without penalty is notwarranted continuing in business. request constitutes further notice. bythe circumstances. Empire Airways's agreement that ifthis Empire Airways ALSO offer is accepted by the UNDERSTANDS THAT IT FAA, an order assessing WAIVES ITS RIGHT TOA civil penalty in the HEARING. amount it has specified may be issued without further notice. THIS REQUESTALSO CONSTITUTES Empire Airways'S AGREEMENT THAT IT HAS WAIVED ITS RIGHTTOA HEARING. 6.a. [ ] Empire Airways hereby requests a telephonic informal 7. [ ] Empire Airways 8. [ ] Empire Airways hereby"requests a hearing in conference to discuss this matterwith an FAA attorney, (An hereby requests thatthe accordance with Subpart G ofPart 13 ofthe Federal attorney will call Empire Airways at the telephone number it FAA impose a civil Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 13, Subpart G) with provideshere: ( )
. Empire Airways will beprovided penalty without making the understanding that a Complaintwill be filed. at least 2 weeks advance notice ofthe date and time ofthis findings ofviolations, Empire Airways requests that the hearing be held in conference.) NOTE: lfEmpire AiJWays chooses to discuss this and submits its reasons. Empire Airways is matter informally by telephone, it should provide any documents or This request constitutes sending this request both tothe FAA attorney and to other information it wishes to have considered on its behalfbefore Empire Airways's the Hearing Docket, Federal Aviation the date ofthe informal conference. agreement that ifthis Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., b. [] Empire Airways hereby requests an in-person informal offer is accepted, a Room 924A, Washington, DC, 20591, Attention: conference with an FAA attorney to discuss this matter at compromise order will Hearing Docket Clerk, (choose an FAA office from the attached be issued in the amount 

### lilli. setforth in theNotice of c. [] Empire Airways hereby requests an in-person informal Proposed Civil Penalty. conference with an FAA attorneyto discuss this matter at THIS REQUESTALSO

. Empire Airways is requesting an in- CONSTITUTES person infoonal conference atthis location because EMPIRE AlRWAYS'S

. Empire AGREEMENT THAT Airways has also indicated an alternate location from the attached IF THIS OFFER IS list under item 6.b. in the event the FAA is unable to grant my ACCEPTED. IT HAS request under this option. WAlVED ITS RIGHT TOA HEARING. Signature: [ ] Empire Airways requests that future documents in this case be sent to its Name: representative: Address: Name: Telephone: Address: Date: Case No.: 2009EAlIOO39 Telephone: 

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We are in receipt ofyour letterdated November 10, 2009, Docket# 2009EAl10039. To follow is ourresponse to your statement: 1- Your later addresses Empire Airways asthe operatorofa Diamond DA20 aircraft, identification number N383CA. Pleasenote that Empire Airways hasno affiliation with this aircraft orits operation. The Flight Training Operation is operated by Empire Flight Academy which is anentirelydifferent corporation. We've attached the corresponding Certificate ofCorporation. For the purpose ofthis response, all comments will be responded to as Empire Flight Academy. 2- The student pilot who experienced a vibration hadreportedthe problemto Samer
. Elsayed, A&P#3245675. Empire Flight Academy requires all mechanics to document all work asperregulations. It waslaterlearned that Mr. Elsayed removed the wheel without a subsequent log entry. 3- On April 14,2009, a 100 Hour Inspection was performed on N383CA as per Diamond Aircrafts Maintenance Checklist (copy supplied). The Nose Landing gearwas inspected in accordance withthis Maintenance checklist and found to be in airworthy condition. Theaircraft was signed back into service byMr. Paul Masaracchia, A&P #104569374. From the date that the aircraft was signed back into service, the aircraft made 83 landings without any incident. This would indicate that the nose wheel was put back appropriately. We have suppliedthe aircrafts Flight Logs showingflights from April 14, 2009though June 1,2009. In addition, on May 31,2009, a 50 Hour Service was performed on N383CA by Samer Elsayed A&P#3245675. Mr. Elsayed determined the aircraftto be in Airworthy Condition. Maintenance LogEntries are attached. In all, it is in ouropinion that the incident that occurred onJune I, 2009 was a result ofa part failure and NOT subsequent to any maintenance performed onthe aircraft. The aircraft was inspected twice and released as airworthybytwo separate FAA certified' mechanics. The aircraft flew numerous times without incident. I{.;-prti')it: ,\ ii')'\In. R,.•do.! )1 it), II**:1!1.!~·"':T** t. /"**~l'Ill;(,.~.~d:t/..:_** ?>" \' i j :**~5** j)'1:**n.'I~-:-:-;-** . .;'·IJ:n j"',;;**~\;i'llt)'f~f)1 :.~** 

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UnderSection 402 ofthe Business Corporation Law I, the undersigned, being ofthe age ofeighteen years oraver, for the purpose offarming a corporation pursuant to Section 402 ofthe Business Corporation Law, do hereby certify; FIRST: The name ofthe corporation is: EMPIRE FLIGHT INC. SECOND: The purpose or purposes for which it is farmed are:
To engage in any lawful act or activity forwhich a corporation may be organized under the Business Corporation Law provided that the corporation is nat formed to engage in any act oractivity which requires the approval orconsent of any state official, department, board, agency or ather body without such approval or consentfirst being obtained. THIRD: The office ofthe corporation in the State of NewYork is to be located in the county of Suffolk. FOURTH: The aggregate numberofshares which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is 200 without parvalue.
FIFTH: The Secretary of State is designated as the agent ofthe corporation upon whom process againstthe corporation may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary ofState shall mail a copy of any process againstthe corporation served upon him orher is: c/o The Corporation 107 Beach 214 Street Breezy Point, NY 11697

SIXTH: No directorofthe corporation shall be personally liable to the corporation or its shareholders for damages for any breach ofduty in such capacity, except as otherwise provided by law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto subscribed this certificate and affirmed it as true underthe penalties of perjury. Dated: February 19, 2009



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FILED BY: Colby Attorneys Service Co.,.lnc. 

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# NYS Department ofState Division ofCorporations Entity Information The information contained inthis database is current through June 17,2011.
Selected Entity Name: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY INC. Selected Entity Status Information Current Entity Name: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY INC. InitialDOS FilingDate: FEBRUARY 20, 2009 County: SUFFOLK Jurisdiction: NEW YORK Entity Type: DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION CurrentEntity Status: ACTIVE Selected Entity Address Information Page I 

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### accepted on behalfofthe entity) EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY INC. 107 BEACH 214 STREET BREEZY POINT, NEW YORK, 11697 NONE Registered Agent
This office does notrecord informationregarding the names and addresses ofofficers, shareholders or directors ofnonprofessional corporations exceptthe chiefexecutive officer, ifprovided, which would be listed above. Professional corporations must include

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# EXHIBITA-4Mr. Louis Misiano Aviation Safety Inspector 

## Clyde Air Leasing, LLC 117The 

## Helm East Islip, NY 11730

Farmingdale Flight Standards District Office 7150 Republic Airport Administration Building, Suite 23S Farmingdale, NY 11735 Dear Mr. Misiano I am in receipt ofyour letter dated April 6, 2010with regard to Aircraft N383CA. April 17, 2010

This aircraft was on lease with Empire Flight Academy at Republic Airport for all of2009. While I do not believe that a formal lease was executed, I can provide copies ofall lease statements, repairs performed by Empire and related payments. Please advise what Information I can provide to aid in your review. Verytrulyyours

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### Monthly Leaseback Statement
Aircraft: N383CA Owner: Clyde AirLeasing, LLC



### Month Total Revenue Hours Flown: Total Revenue: Tax on Revenue: Grand Total: EFA Commissions Tiedown: Oil: (Total FlightTime x .1 x $10/qt) 

### Fuel Reinbursement Maintenance (February's bills, Inv #12794) Balance due on Inv 

## 12794: $210.18 March Maint Inv

## #12923 

## = $1515.00 

### Maintenance (April's bill, Inv#13051) April Maint InV#13051 

## = $2480.93; applied

## $1279.78. Balance due on Inv 13051 

# =$1201.15 

### Total due to owner:

Thank you for yourbusiness. Sincerely, EFA Management

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# 200~//

# "'---~.&--' 3,821.68 329.62 4,151.30

$0.00

### Empire FlightAcademy Route 109 Republic Airport Hangar 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735 Tel: 631-777-5030**F=~v' n~1_';Q4** .. n17'



### BILL TO: Clyde Air Leasing 117 The Helm East Islip, NY 11730

<, 41R/2009 Maintenance Discrepancy Labor**~** Pilot reported vihrution on the Nose**a~nr** during landing. Removed the tire for inspection, found the main bolt loose and the bearing needed service. Serviced the bearing. Installed the Nose Gear. 41191'2009 100 Hour Inspection 4/1 '1121109 Thompson Oil Filter 4/1912009 REM 38EChampion Spark Plugs 4/1912009 Phillips 20WSO Mulll Grode Engine all 41712009 Islip Avionics .. Gannin GTX-330 Ccrtitlcation 

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20 1 8 6 1 Date Invoice No. 4/30/2009 GCA 13051 

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N383CA 

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# 1 70.00

70,00 1,400.00 26.00 26.00T 32.51 260.08T 10.00 60.00T 635.00 635.00



### Sales Tax 

### (8.625%) $29.85 

## Total $2,480.93 

### Terms: Due on receipt7:54 1M 

### E npire Flight l\cademy OSlO 109 

## tern Quid Report Accr al Basis Date April2( 19 Oty Amount Tax Type**~!mo** 

### • 

# - : ervice N383CA w/CFI Invoice 0410512009 DA20 Rent; : N383CA (4.00) (496.00) 42.78 538.78 Invoice 0412412009 DA20 Rent; : N383CA (1.40) (173.60) 14.97 188.57 Invoice 0412512009 DA20 Rent : N383CA (1.60) (198.40) 17.11 215.51 Invoice 0412812009 DA20 Rent : N383CA (1.70) (210.80) 18.18 228.98 Invoice 0412912009 DA20 Rent, : N3B3CA (1.30) (161.20) 13.90 175.10 Invoice 0413012009 DA20 Rent, : N383CA (1.60) (198.40) 17.11 215.51 Total w, :FI (1,438.40)
N3B3CI
- Other Invorce 0410512009 OA 20 Rent I: N3B3CA (1.80) (223.20) 19.25 242.45 Invoice 0410512009 DA 20 Rent I: N3B3CA (1.60) (198.40) 17.11 215.51 Invoice 0410712009 DA 20 Rent I: N383CA (0.20) (24.80) 2.14 26.94 Invoice 0410712009 DA 20 Rent I' N383CA (1.50) (167.40) 14.44 181.84 Invoice 0410812009 DA20 Rent N3B3CA (0.60) (74.40) 6.42 80.82 Invoice 0411012009 DA20 Rent N383CA (2.40) (297.60) 25.67 323.27 Invoice 0411012009 DA20 Rent N383CA (2.00) (248.00) 21.39 269.39 Invoice 04/1212009 DA20 Rent N383CA (1.90) (212.04) 18.29 23033 Invoice 0411812009 DA20 Rent N383CA (1.00) (124.00) 10.70 134.70 Invoice 0411812009 DA 20 Rent

. N3B3CA (2.70) (334.80) 28.88 363.68**Inv~ice** 0411912009 DA 20 Rem I: N383CA (1.70) (210.80) 18.18 228.98 Invoice 0412412009 DA 20 Rem I: N3B3CA (4.50) (558.00) 48.13 606.13 Invoice 0412512009 DA 20 Rent I: N383CA (1.50) (186.00) 16.04 202.04 Invoice 0412612009 DA 20 Rent I: N383CA (1.30) (161.20) 13.90 175.10 Invoice 0412612009 DA 20 Renl I: N383CA (1.30) (161.20) 13.90 175.10 Total N: 33CA
- Other (3,181.84)
Total N383(**~** (4,620.24)
'tal Service (37.60) (4,620.24) 5,018.74

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### Monthly Leaseback Statement
Aircraft: N383CA Owner: Clyde Air Leasing, LLC



### Month Total Revenue Hours Flown: Total Revenue: Tax on Revenue: Grand Total: EFA Commissions Tledown: Oil: (Total FlightTime x .1 x $10/qt) Fuel Reinbursement Maintenance Inv #13321 Maintenance Inv 

## #13051 Total on 13051 

# = $2451.08. Balance due

# = $1201.15 

### Maintenance Inv 

## #13052 Balance due = $2498.75 (Inv from N478DC) 

### Fuel Bill: Inv 

## #13140 Total due to owner:

Thank you for your business. Sincerely. EFA Management**-'/"'---'-'-'-'~"'-...**

# (~J\IIay,**200~j** 51.9 6,297.30 543.14 6,840.44

$602.322:04 PM 

### Empire Flight Academy 06108109 

## Item QuickReport Accrual Basis Type Date May 2009 Qty Amount Tax GT Num 

# - Service N383CA w/CFI Invoice 05/0212009 GCA 13046 (1.00) (89.00) 7.68 96.68 Invoice 0510612009 GCA 13062 (3.30) (368.28) 31.76 400.04 Invoice 0510812009 GCA 13073 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0510912009 GCA 13074 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invnice 0510912009 GC.A.13076 (1.(0) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0511112009 GCA 13087 (1.40) (173.60) 14.97 188.57 Invoice 0511112009 GCA 13090 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0511212009 GCA 13091 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0511212009 GCA 13092 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0511212009 GCA 13099 (1.20) (148.80) 12.83 161.63 Invoice 0511312009 GCA 13114 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0511512009 GCA 13126 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0511812009 GCA 13146 (1.30) (161.20) 13.90 175.10 Invoice 05/19/2009 GCA 13149 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0512012009 GCA 13155 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0512012009 GCA 13159 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 0512212009 GCA 13170 (1.00) (124.00) 10.70 134.70 Invoice 0512512009 GCA 13190 (2.00) (198.00) 17.08 215.08 Invoice 0512512009 GCA 13193 (2.90) (359.60) 31.02 390.62 Invoice 0512612009 GCA 13199 (1.90) (235.60) 20.32 255.92 Invoice 05/3012009 GCA 13211 (1.40) (173.60) 14.97 188.57 Invoice 0513012009 GCA 13218 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 107.54 Invoice 05/3012009 GCA 13218 (0.30) (37.20) 3.21 40.41 Invoice 05/3112009 GCA 13234 (1.90) (235.60)
. 20.32 255.92 Totalw/CFI (3.492.48)
N383CA

- Other Invoice 05103/2009 GCA 13047 (1.00) (124.00) 10.70 134.70 Invoice 05/0612009 GCA 13057 (1.10) (136.40) 11.76 148.16 Invoice 0510512009 GCA 13063 (1.00) (111.60) 9.63 121.23
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### Empire Flight Academy 06mBI09 

### Item QuickReport Accrual Basis Type Date May 2009 Num Qty Amount Tax GT Invoice 05/13/2009 GCA 13112 (1.00) (124,00) 10,70 134.70 Invoice 05/1712009 GCA 13133 (1.00) (99.00) 854 10754 Invoice 05/2012009 GCA 13152 (1.40) (173.60) 14,97 188.57 Invoice 05123/2009 GCA 13172 (2.20) (272.80) 23,53 296.33 Invoice 05/23/2009 GCA 13175 (1.00) (99.00) 854 10754 Invoice 05/2312009 GCA 13178 (1,20) (148,80) 12.83 161.63 Invoice 05125/2009 GCA 13194 (1,00) (99,00) 854 10754 Invoice 0512612009 GCA 13198 (1.00) (99.00) 854 107.54 Invoice 05/30/2009 GCA 13207 (1.20) (148.80) 12,83 161.63 Invoice 05/3012009 GCA 13209 (1,00) (99,00) 854 107,54 Invoice 05/3012009 GCA 13216 (1,00) (99,00) 854 107.54 Invoice 05/3112009 GCA 13220 (1,10) (136.40) 11,76 148.16 Invoice 05/3112009 GCA 13221 (1.00) (99.00) 8.54 10754 Invoice 05/3112009 GCA 13228 (1.10) (136.40) 11.76 148.16 Invoice 05/31/2009 GCA 13232 (1,00) (99.00) 854 10754 Total N383CA
- Other ..£2.04.80)
Total N383CA (5,797.28)
Total Service (5,797.28)
TOTAL (51.90) .(5,79728) $ 6,297.30

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# I**~iiPJB*** Empire Flight Academy RoutE! 109 Republic Airport Hangar 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735



### BILL TO: Clyde Air Leasing 117 The Helm East Islip, NY 11730

Item Description 50 Hour Service 50 1·lour Service Maintenance Found missing nul on #I Cylinder. Replaced with new nut. Painted prop. Parts DA 20 Engine Manuals ShirrIng. & Handling Shipping and Handling Sales Tax

Tel: Fax: Web Site 631-777-5030 631-694-0172 www.empireflightacademy.com Qty 5 1 1 1 

# INVOICE
Date Invoice No. 5/31/2009 GCA 13321

Tail Number Rep

N383CA Rate Sub Total 70.00 350.00 70.00 70.00 67.60 67.60T

2.65 2.65 8.625% 5.83



### Subtoull $490.25


### Payments/Credits $0.00 

## Balance Due
. $496.08 

### Total $496.08 

### Customer Total Balance $8,619.61

### ~~ Empire Flight Academy Route 109 Republic Airport Hangar 3



# I Farmingdale, NY 11735



### BILL TO: Clyde 

### Air Leasing 117 The Helm East Islip, NY 11730

Item Description Maintenance Discrepancy M;linlcnancc Discrepancy Labor - Pilot reported vibration on the Nose Gear during landing. Removed the lire ror inspection, found the main boll loose and the bearing needed service. Serviced the bearing. Installed the Nose Gear. IO() Iiour Inspection 100 Hour Inspection AMHI08 Thompson Oil Filter REM 381£ REM 38EChampion Spark Plugs Phillip!>. 20W50 Multi Grud... Phillips 20W50 Multi Grado Engine Oil Maintenance Discrepancy Islip Avionics - Garmin OTX-330 Certification Sales Tax

Tel: Fax: Web Site 631·777·5030 63 1·694·0 172 www,cmpireflightacademy,com Qty 1

20

1 a 6 1 

# INVOICE
Date Invoice No. 4/30/2009 GCA 13051

Tail Number Rep

N383CA Rate Sub Total 70.00 70.00

70.00 1,400.00 26.00 26.00T 32.51 260.0aT 10.00 60.00T 635.00 635.00 8.625% 29.a5



### Subtot!1I $2.451.08


### Payments/Credits $·1.279.78 

## Balance Due " '.' $1,201.15 

### Total $2,480.93 

### Customer Total Balance $8.619.61**~",** 

### Empire Flight Academy Route 109 Republic Airport Hangar 3



# I Farmingdale, NY 11735



### BILL TO: Clyde Air Leasing 

### 117 The Helm East Islip, NY 

### 11730

Item Description Fuel N.lH.lCA N38JCA Fuel Purchase I'ucl N383CA N38JCA Fuel Purchase Fuel N38JCA -N383CA Fuel Purchase I'uel N38JCA N383CA Fuel Purchase Fuel N.l83CA N383CA Fuel Purchase Fuel N.l8JCA N383CA Fucl Purchase ruc] N3RJCA NJ83CA Fuel Purchase Fuel**7'lJR~CA** N38JCA Fuel Purchase Fu.1 N.l83CA N383CA Fuel Purchase Fucl N)83CA N38JCA Fuel Purchase Federal Excise Taxes Federal Excise Tax up until 5/12 Federal Excise Taxes Federal Excise Tax 5/13 and on Sales Tax

Tel: Fax: Web Site 031·777·5030 631·694·0172 www.empireflightacademy.com Qty 

### lOA 8.8 14.2 4.3 3.3 8.2 8.5 4.2 12.1 17.5 61.9 29.6 

# INVOICE

Date Invoice No. 5/18/2009 GCA 13140

Tail Number Rep

N4780C Rate Sub Total 4.27 44.41 4.27 37.58 4.27 60.63 4.27 18.36 4.27 14.09 4.27 35.01 4.27 36.30 4.27 17.93 4.62 55.90 4.62 80.85 0.33 20.43 0.36 10.66 8.625% 0.00



### Subtotal $432.15


### Payments/Credits $0.00 

## Balance Due ,.' $432.15 

### Total $432.15 

### Customer Total Balance $8,619.61

### MonthlyLeaseback Statement
Aircraft: N383CA Owner: Clyde 

### AirLeasing, LLC



## Month Total Revenue Hours Flown:

. Total Revenue:

Tax on Revenue: Grand Total: EFA Commissions Tiedown: Oil: (Total FlightTime x .1 x $10/qt)

. 

## Fuel Relnbursement Maintenance Inv 13588 

## Fuel Bill: Inv#13249 Fuel Bill: Inv #13330 Fuel Bill: Inv #13489

Total dueto owner:

Thank youfor yourbusiness. Sincerely, EFA Management 

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## -- 55:.&"' 6,344.50 362.53 6,707.03 1,268.90 190.00

55.50 2,537.17 757.48 

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## Empire FlightAcademy 07/16109 

### Accrual Basis 

## Item QuickReport Type Date N June2009 urn . Qty Amount Tax GT 

# - Service N383CA w/CFI Invoice 0610712009 GCA 13282· (1.50) (186.00) 

### 16.04 202.04 Invoice 06l08I2009 GCA 13287 (0.90) (111.60) 

### 9.63 121.23 Invoice 0611512009 GCAl3328 (1.30) (161.20) 

### 13.90 175.1D Invoice 0611712009 GCA 13351 (1.70) (210.80) 

### 18.18 228.98 Invoice 0611912009 GCA 13367 (1.10) (136.40) 

### 11.76 148.16 Invoice 0611912009 GCA 13372 (0.90) (111.60) 

### 9.63 121.23 Invoice 0612212009 GCA 13382 (1.10) (136.40) 

### 11.76 148.16 Invoice 0612712009 GCA 13414 (2.00) (248.00) 

### 21.39 269.39 Invoice 0612712009 GCA 13416 (1.00) (99.00) 

### 99.00 Invoice 0612712009 GCA 13417 (1.00) (99.00) 

### 99.00 Invoice 0612712009 GCA 13419 (1.00) (99.00) 

### 99.00 Invoice 0612712009 GCA 13496 (1.00) (99.00) 

### 99.00 Invoice 0612912009 GCAl3434 (2.00) (248.00) 

### ·21.39 269.39 Invoiqe 0612912009 GCAl3436 (1.60) (198.40) 

### 17.11 215.51 Invoice
. 0612912009 GCA 13436 (0.80) (99.00) 

### 99.00 Invoice 0612912009 GCA 13439 (1.00) (99.00) 

### 99.00 Invoice 06l30I2009 GCAl3449 (0.90) (111.60) 

### 9.63 121.23 Invoice 0613012009 GCA 13454 (1.40) (173.60) 

### 14.97 188.57 Totalw/CFI (2.627.60) N383CA

-Other Invoice 0610612009 GCA 13258 (lAO) (173.60) 

### 14.97 188.57 Invoice 06I06J2009 GCA 13261 (1.00) (99.00) 

### 99.00 Invoice 0610612009 GCA 13269 (1.10) (136.40) 

### 11.76 148.16 Invoice 0610712009 GCA 13271 (1.50) (148.50) 

### 12.81 16131 Invoice 0610712009 GCA 13274 (1.00) (99.00) 

### 99.00 Invoice 0610712009 GCA 13276
. (1.30) (161.20) 

### 13.90 175.10 Invoice 0610712009 GCA 13279 (1.20) (148.80) 

### 12.83 161.63 Invoice 0611212009 GCA 13301 (1.90) (235.60) 

### 20.32 ·255.92 Invoice 0611312009 GCA 13303 (1.00) (99.00) 

### 99.00
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## Empire Flight Academy 07/16109 

### Accrual Basis 

## Item QuickReport Type Date N 

### June 2009 urn 

# - Qty 

### Amount Tax GT Invoice 0611312009 GCA 13309 (1.20) (148.80) 12.83 161.63 Invoice 0611312009 GCA 13310 (1.00) (99.00) 99.00 Invoice 0611312009 GCA 13311 (1.00) (SS.OO) 99.00 Invoice 06I14J200S GCA 13317 (1.00) (99.00) 99.00 Invoice 06I161200S GCA 13337 (1.00) (99.00) 99.00 Invoice 0611712009 

### GCA13346 (1.10) (136.40) 11.76 148.16 Invoice 0611712009 GCA13347 (1.00) (SS.OO) 99.00 Invoice O6I17I2OOS GCA13349 (1.00) (124.00) 10.70 134.70 Invoice 0611712009 GCA 13350 (1.00) (S9.00) 99.00 Invoice 0611712009 GCA 13497 (1.30) (161.20) 13.90 175.10 Invoice 0612312009 GCA 13390 (1.00) (99.00) 99.00 Invoice 0612412009 GCA 13396 (1.40) (173.60) 14.97 188.57 Invoice 0612412009 GCA 133S8 (1.40) (173.60) 14.97 188.57 Invoice O6I25I200S GCA 13403 (1.00) (99.00) 99.00 Invoice O6I25I200S GCA13406 (1.00) (99.00) 99.00 Invoice O6I281200S GCA 13424 (0.50) (62.00) 62.00 Invoice O6I281200S GCA13426 (1.00) (99.00) 99.00 Invoice 0612812009 GCA13428 (0.70) (86.80) 7.49 94.29 Invoice 0612812009 GCA 13430 (1.00) (99.00) 99.00 Invoice 0612812009 GCA13431 (1.00) (S9.00) 99.00 Invoice 06J30I2009 GCA13443 (1.30) (161.20) 13.90 175.10 Total N383CA

- Other (3,716.70) Total N383CA (6,344.30) Total Service (6,344.30) TOTAL 

# .. (6,344.30) $ 

### 362.53

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### Empire FlightAcademy Route 109

### Republic Airport Hangar 3 

### Farmingdale,NY 11735

Customer ClydeAir Leasing 117 The.Helm EastIslip, NY 11730

Description N383CALeasebackDue to Owner Sales Tax Due to Owner Sale.Tax Qty 

# Credit Memo
Date Credit No.

P.O. No. Project

Rate Amount 6,344.50 -6,344.50

362.53 -362.53 8.625% 0.00



### Total $-6,707.03 

### Invoices $6,707.03 

# Balance Credit $0.00Customer:Job CreditDot. CreditNo. Memo Clyde AirLeosing, LLC. 06/30/2009 

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Invol••• Credit.d Type Dat" Number Invoice 06/03/2009 Invoice 06/16/2009 Invoice 06130/2009 Invoice 06/30/2009 Invoice 06/30/2009 

## CreditMemo History 8125/2009 3:04 PM

CreditAmount $6,707.03

Amount CreditBalan•• -$757.48 $5,949.55 -$414.17 $5,535.38 -$647.83 $4,887.55 -$2,537.17 $2,350.38 -$1,514.40 $835.98

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### Empire FlightAcademy Route 109 Republic Airport 

### Hangar 3 

### Farmingdale, NY 11735

Bill To ClydeAirLeasing 117TheHeIm EastIslip, NY 11730

Data Description 5116/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/17/2009 N383CAFu.lPurchase 5/18/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/21/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/22/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/23/2009 N383CAFuelPurchas. 5/23/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/25/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/25/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/26/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/26/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/30/2009 N383CAFuelPurchas. 5/30/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/30/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 513112009 N383CAFuelPurchase 5/3112009 N383CAFuelPurchase FederalExciseTax SalesTax Quantity 

# Invoice

Tenns DUe onreceipt Rata Amount 10.2 4.62 47.12 4.8 4.62 22.18 5.6 4.62 25.87

19 4.62 87.78 5 4.62 23.10 10.8 4.62 49.90 8.6 4.62 39.73

9 4.62 41.58 14.5 4.62 66.99 5.6 4.62 25.87 8.2 4.62 37.88 10.5 4.69 49.25 6.1 4.69 28.61 10 4.69 46.90 10.5 4.69 49.25

13 4.69 60.97 151.4 0.36 54.50 8.625% 0.00



# Total $757.48

### Empire FlightAcademy Route 109 Republic Airport 

### Hangar 3 Farmingdale,NY 11735

Bill To ClydeAirLeasing 117TheHelm EastIslip,NY 1\730

Date Description 6/6/2009 N383CAFuel Purchase 6/6/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 61712009 N383CAFuelPurchase 6/712009 N383CAFuelPurchase 61812009 N383CAFuelPurchase 6/13/2009 N383CAFuel Purchase 6113/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase 6/14/2009 N383CAFuel Purchase 6/15/2009 N383CAFuelPurchase Federal ExciseTax SalesTax Quantity 9.8 5.9 14.2

12 4.1 11.8 9.6 6.7 5.6 79.7 

# Invoice

6/16/2009

Tenns Dueonreceipt Rate Amount 4.77 46.75 4.77 28.14 4.77 67.73 4.77 57.24 4.77 19.56 4.88 57.58 4.88 46.85 4.88 32.70 4.88 27.33 0.38 30.29 8.625% 0.00



# Total $414.17

### 'Empit~ 

## FlightAcademy Route 109 Republic Airport Hangj;lr 3

, Farmingdale, NY 11735 • Tel: 631-777-5030



### BILL TO: Clyde Air Leasing 117 The Helm East Islip, NY 11730

Item Serviced Description Maintenance Di... 61212009 MaintenanceDiscrepancyLabor: Removed NLGElastomoric Packand inspected. FoundElastomorics worn and 1metai spacerworn. Orderedparts. Maintenance DJ... 6/4/2009 Removed andreplaced NLG tire and lobe assy. Removed and replacedNLGForkAssy includingnew hardware. Removed and replaced NLG shock absorberrubberdwnpners with 4 new spacers and hardware (rivets) OIN9835-50x2
... 6/4/2009 RubberOwnpner

- ShockAbsorber 20-3220-05-03 6/412009 Spacer 041-3223-20-02 6/4/2009 Washer MS21083N7 6/4/2009 Nut BSPQ43 6/4/2009 Rivets Parts**6/41200~** CotterPin 20-3220-08-00 6/4/2009 ForkAssy Good VearTire 6/4/2009 Good VearTire: 500-4 6 Ply Tobe50Ox4 6/4/2009 50Ox4 innertube Shipping & H"l" 6/412009 Shipping andHandling : Maintenance 01
... 6/25/2009 MaintenanceDiscrepancyLabor: Found Window Scoop BrokenlMissingLIH andRIB. Removed and ReplacedLIH and RIBwindow Scoops 301-12-0078 6/25/2009 OA-20 StormWindow Shipping & Ha.
.. 6125/2009 Shipping andHandling Discount 6/3012009 Discount on Parts

Page 1 

# INVOICE
Date Invoice No. 6/30/2009

Tail Number Rep

N383CA 

### Qty 

### Rate SubTotal

2 70.00 140.00
5.S 70.00 385.00



### , 10 16.77 167.70T 4 36.19 144.76T 1 13.85 13.85T 1 2.31 2.31T 4 0.55 2,20T 1 0.50 0.50T 1 1,264.43 1,264.43T 1 200.00 200.00T 1 50.00 50.00T 16.17 16.17 0.5 70.00 35.00

2 211.15 422.30T 10.00 10.00 -427.38 -427.38 

### Sales Tax (8.625%) 

# Total Terms: Due on receipt

### .'Empire FlightAcademy Route 109 Republic Airport Hangar 3

. Farmingdale, NY 11735

, Tel: 631-777-5030



### BILL TO: Clyde Air Leasing 117 The Helm East Islip, NY 11730

Item Serviced Discount 6/3012009 Discount on Labor Description

.

Page 2 

# INVOICE
Date Invoice No. 6/30/2009 GCA 13588

Tail Number Rep

N383CA. 

### Qty Rate Sub Total -56.00 -56.00



### Sales Tax (8.625%) $166.33 

# Total $2,537.17 

### Terms: Due on receiptIill 

# • Diamond AIRCRAFT -.Dlamond Aircraft Industries Inc.

1560 Crumlln Sideroad London, 

### Ontario N5V 152

'0; EMPIRE FLIGHTACADEMY Republic Airport Route 109, Hanger3 Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA Ray Torres, Jr Fed. Tax No. 264429952 ShipVia Ship Date Due Date Terms
ItemlDescrlptlon MS21044N7 Free on Board London 06/03/09 06/03/09 Credit Card Parts Phone: (519) 457-4051 Parts Fax: 1-800-934-3519 NR Inquiries: (519) 457-4025 GST No. 138048400RTOOOl 

# INVOICE
Invoice Number: 81095525

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### HS. 7318180010 Invoice Date: 06/03/09. Page: 1
Ship ,.-----------------, To: EMPIRE FLIGHTACADEMY Republic Airport Route 109, Hanger

### 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA Ray Torres, Jr
Customer 10 Cl1797 P.O. Number 622009CA P.O. Date OurOrder No. SalesPerson 06/02/09 50091645 David Stollar Quantity Unit Price! '" Unit OrderQty Shipped 

## it Total Price EAC 4 4 1.68 

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# INVOiCE
Invoice Number: 51095525



### II >-Qiarnond Aircraft Industrtes Inc. 1560 Crumlin Sideroad London,Ontarto N5V 152



### 1: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY Republic Airport Route 109, Hanger 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA Ray Torres, Jr 

# I Fed. Tax No. 264429952 Ship Via Ship Date Due Date Terms ItemlCeacrlptlon Free on Board London 06103109 06103109 Credit Card 

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## r----------------, To: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY Republic Airport Route 109, Hanger 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA Ray Torres, Jr Customer 10 C11797 P.O. Number 622009 CA P.O. Date

. Our Order No. 06102109 SD091645 David Stollar SalesPerson Quantity Unit OrderQty Shipped Unit Price 

### Total Price 1,225.78 EAC 

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- USA

Amount Subject to Sales Tax 0.00 Amount Exempt

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1,459.86 (11)(1 0,00 Total: 1,459.86 USC Please return defective parts within 30 days for credit.

# .Diam.£!:'J!. Parts Phone: (519) 457-4051 Parts Fax: 1-800-934-3519 AIR Inquiries: (519) 457-4025 GST No. 138048400RTOOOl 

# INVOICE

Bill Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. 1560 Crumlln Sideroad London, 'Onlarl" NoV 182



### To: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY Republic Airport Route 1 09, Hanger 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA Ray Torres, Jr Fed. Tax No. 264429952 Ship Via Ship Date Due Date Terms Free on Board London 06/04109 06104109 

### Credit Card



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# CA

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### Len lIh Invoice Number: 

### 51095538 Invoice Date: 

### 06/04/09 Page: 1
Ship ,-----------------, To: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY Republic Airport

Unit EAC EAC EAC Route 109, Hanger 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA Ray Torres, Jr Customer 

### iD P.O. Number C11797 

### P.O. Date Our Order No. SalesPerson 06/03/09 

### SD091677 Christine Gajewski " ' 

### Quantity' ' 

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## , .....,................. WI...,." ,.,............. , _ .. __• _ MEMPHIS, TN 38108 Toll

## free: (800) 241-8473 Local: (323) 721-4900 FAX: (323) 721-7888

, E-Mail: !l.l'leS@doB8er.com Website: www.deoser.com Order Data: 06/17/2009 Order Number: 0380409 

### Picking Sheet Customer Numbsr: 7777447

(631\ 777-2514 : C.O.D. Total $456,33 Ordered Shippe\l 

### 1 -;,----- Salesperson: 

### AA Ship To: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY TOUTE109 REPUBLIC AIRPORT HANGAR 3 ONE COD MEMPHIS ONL YI FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 Tenns C.O.D. Backordered Price 8jabBeaUan Amount 221.01 Bnlnd: GOODYEAR Part#: 504C61-2 

### 221.01 Bin: B01 

### 1 -;-,---- 75.44**B~nd:** STA Part#: ,AB5F4 75.44 Bin: 

### AM
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### ..Any claims for shipping errors, shortages or damages must 

### be madewilh 48 hours of receipt

..DESSER TIRE & RUBBER CO., INC. Page: 1 3400 CHELSEA AVENUE, BLDG. B MEMPHIS, TN 38108 Toll 

### Free: (800) 247041473 Local: (323) 721-4900 FAX: (323) 721-7888 E-Mail: sales@dasser.com Website: www.desser.com Order Date: 07/1712009 Order Number: 

### 0382477 

### Picking Sheet customer Number: 6940123
Sold To: EMPIRE AIRWAYS ROUTE 

### 109 HANGAR 

### 3 REPUBLIC AIRPORT FARMINGDALE, NY 

### 11735 ConfinnTo: Customer P.O. 

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### (631) 777-2514 C.O.D. Total Salesperson: 

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### 109 HANGAR 

### 3 REPUBLIC AIRPORT FARMINGDALE, NY 

### 11735 Tenns C.O.D. Item Number Ordered Shipped Backorderad Price TU 

### 600-5GY 

### 2 TUBE Brand: GOODYEAR Part#: 

### TR-67 STEM 

### TU5004AC 

### 1 INNER TUBE· Brand: AERO CLASSPart#: 

### TR-67 STEM TIRETALC 

### 2· ----- 1 OZ.**~** Brand: PACKAGE Part#:

. SHIP COD, ADD SHIPPING & COD CHARGES TO TOTALI



### Certificate ofConformance 

### 65.54 Bin:.

### WAL,L19 

### 75.67· Bin: WALL31 

### 0.00 Bin: Amount 

### 131.08



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### here.by states that the item(s) purchased ontho above invoicenumberandpurchase orderorder have been oted and/ortested by

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### manufacturer, and confonnsto the approved spc.cificatioD relative to 

### that item/siZe. 

### This has been antiated either by 

### ourown inspection 

### orby satisfilctory documenlluy 

### evidence from the original source 

### ofsupply. Exceptas I

### above, there are no gaurantees 

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### be madeWith 48 hours 

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# "'~Diamond Parts Phone: (519) 457-4051 ' Parts Fax: 1-800-934-3519 NR Inquiries: (519) 457-4025 GST No. 138048400RT0001 

## INVOICE

ill 

# "T AIRCRAFT

, 'Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. 1560 Crumlin Sideroad London, Ontario N5V 1S2



### 0: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY Republic Airport Route 109, Hanger 3 Farmingdale" NY 11735 USA ' Ray Torres, Jr Fed. Tax No. 264429952 Ship Via Ship Date Due Date Terms Free on Board London 06/19/09 06/19/09 Credit Card

-, ....... , , . .... Item/Description 08231 Race, MLG For Bearing 08125 see**~231** 301.12.0078. 

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# eAEnlarged Scoop for Window, RH DA20 C1, Tinted Sales, Shipping
- USA

Amount Subject to Sales Tax 0.00 Amount Exempt fro'm Sales Tax 384.72 .. ... Orlg HS# CA 8803300030
CH 8a03300000 rey Invoice Number: 51095860 Invoice Date: 06/19/09 Page: 1
Ship .---------------------; To: EMPIRE FLIGHT ACADEMY Republic Airport Route 109, Hanger 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA Ray Torres, Jr Customer 10 C11797 P.O. Number 6162009MA-CA P.O. Date 06/18/09 Our Order No. SD091969, SalesPerson Darlene Laur Quantity Unit' OrderQty Shipped Unit Price EAC 2 2 22.05
EAC 2 2 162.42
EAC 1 1 15.78

Subtotal: Invoice'Discount: Total Tax: Total: 

## S-lj1 --Total Price 

# 5.1"b 44,10 

# ID,00324.84
15.78

384.72 0.00 0.00 384.72

USD Please return defective parts within 30 days for credit.

### EmpireFlightAcademy Route 109 Republic Airport 

### Hangar 3 Farmingdale, NY 11735



### BILL TO: Clyde Air Leasing 

### 117 The Helm 

### East Islip, NY 

### 11730

Item Description EFACommission EFA Commission Tie Down TieDown Oil Usage Oil (total timex .lqt/hrx$10/qt) Sales Tax



# I

Tel: 

### Fax: Web SHe 631·777·5030 631·694·0172 www.emplreflightacademy.com Qty 

# INVOICE
Date 6/30/2009·

Tail Number Rep

N383CA Rate Sub Total 1,268.90 1,268.90 190.00 190.00

55.50 55.50 8.625% 0.00



### Subtotal $1,514.40


### Payments/Credits $·1,514.40 

# Balance Due $0.00 

### Total $1,514.40 

### Customer Total Balance $9,365.50

# EXHIBIT A-6

### U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF HEARINGS

WASHINGTON, D.C.
IN THE MATTEROF EMPIRE FLIGHTACADEMY

FDMS No. FAA-2010-0290
AFFIDAVIT OFLOUIS MISIANO I, 

### Louis Misiano, hereby state under penalty ofperjury as follows: I. I amcurrentlyemployed as an Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) at the FarmingdaleFlight Standards District Office (FSDO), 7150 Republic Airport, Administration Building, Suite 235, Fanningdale, NY, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) andhavebeen inthatposition since September 6, 2006. 

### 2. Inmycapacity as an AS! for the FAA, 

### Iinvestigated anincidentthat occurredon June I,

### 2009 involving a Diamond DA-20 aircraft, identification numberN383CA (hereinafter "the N383CA aircraft"), ona flight that landed atRepublic Airport, Farmingdale,NY.
3. During the investigation, I diScOvered thaton orabout April 8, 2009, theN383CA aircraft was operatedby a studentpilot named Eric Claros, and that the aircraft was involved in anincident during this time. 

### 4. The investigation

- whichincluded reviewingrecords for the N383CA aircraft and interviewingEmpire Flight Academypersonnel-revealed that during the timeperiodApril throughJune 2009, Empire Flight Academycontinuouslyused the N383CA aircraft for its flight school operations atRepublic Airport, Farmingdale,NY, andthese flight school operations included theflights ofApril 8,2009 and June 1,2009,referenced above. 5. The investigation also revealed that Empire Flight Academy maintained the aircraft during the time period April through June 2009, including the work onthe nose wheel assembly.**.........-~-.,**

## /;:~**~~** LOUIS MISlANO Aviation Safety Inspector FanningdaleFSDO, FAA

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DEBORAH A. BROWN Notary Public, State of New York No.01BR5027047 Qualified in Nassau CountY. 

### Commission ExplraQ May 

### 02, 

## ";;WI,/,

### CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have onthis date sent viafacsimile and first class mail a copy ofthe foregoing AGENCY'S ANSWERTO RESPONDENT'S MOTION FORDECISION to: Gregory S. Winton, Esq. Aviation LawFirm One Research Court, Suite 450 Rockville, MD 20850 Facsimile (301) 294-2525 The Honorable Richard C. Goodwin Administrative LawJudge U.S. Department ofTransportation Office ofHearings, M-20, Room E12-320 1200 NewJersey Avenue, S.B. Washington, DC 20590 Facsimile (202) 366-7536 I hereby certify that I have on this date sent via first class mail a copy ofthe foregoing AGENCY'S ANSWERTO RESPONDENT'S MOTION FORDECISION to: Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building- Room 2014

Date:

, anagement & 

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