Gulfstream 

A GENERAL DYNAMICS CONIPANV 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations, M-30 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

July 27, 2015 

A&C-15-104 

Subject: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation- Petition for Exemption from 14 CFR 61.57(a) and 

(b) for certain Gulfstream Airplane Models 

Reference: 1) Exemption no. 9887D granted Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, 

docket no. FAA-2007-27324 

2) Exemption no. 9889C granted Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, 

Docket no. FAA-2007-27325 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ("Gulfstream") hereby petitions in accordance with 14 CFR 11 

Subpart A for an exemption from 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) for flight currency with regard to operator 

fleet operations of the Gulfstream model G-IV, GIV-X, GV, GV-SP and GVI (G650 and G650ER) 

airplanes. 

Relief from the rule as requested is intended to provide relief to all operators of the above named 

Gulfstream model airplanes. The same logic that underlies exemption 9887D and 9889C applies: while 

the G-IV/GIV-X, GV/GV-SP and GVI airplanes do have individual type ratings, all are similar in size and 

have an excellent commonality of performance, systems and handling characteristics that are sufficient 

for the purposes of this petition. 

The previously granted exemptions 9887D and 9889C therefore provide an ample and valid precedent 

for consideration. So also do exemptions previously granted the Boeing Company (no. 6843) and 

Gulfstream, including exemption nos. 9408 and 9408A and the preceding Gulfstream exemption no. 

6859. While Gulfstream and other manufacturers such as Boeing have held that pilot proficiency is 

maintained by standardized operational requirements inherent to their organizations, it is further 

recognized that operators of multiple Gulfstream models also maintain similar training and experience 

standards for pilots who are rated among the Gulfstream types within their fleets. 

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation therefore petitions as follows: 

14 CFR 11 .81(b)- Sections from which relief is sought: 

14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) 

14 CFR 11 .81(c) - Extent and reason for seeking relief: 

This exemption is necessary to facilitate the operation of Gulfstream G-IV, GIV-X, GV, GV-SP and GVI 

(G650 and G650ER) by pilots who are employed by flight operations departments having any 

P 0. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402-2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965-3000 • gulfstream.com 
Gulf stream A GENERAL DYNAMICS COMPANY 

combination of these models within their fleet. Specifically, relief is sought from 14 CFR 61.57(a) with 

regard to general experience as defined therein, and 61 .57(b) with regard to night take-off and landing 

experience. 

Compliance with the current requirements of these regulations to keep qualified crews current in all fleet 

models could easily require some 100 or more flights per year for the average flight department. 

Conversely, if currency is recognized by virtue of flight experience in any one of the Gulfstream types 

identified here, the number of flights required to maintain currency could be reduced to some 35 or so 

flights per year for the same flight department- a reduction of approximately two-thirds of the present 

burden. This would result in a reduction of air traffic congestion, a savings of resources such as fuel 

and relieve other operational impacts to the public and air transportation system. 

All Gulfstream pilots undergo highly-standardized type training and are experienced in this make and 

category of airplane and operate all models of Gulfstream aircraft within their fleet on a regular basis. 

The typical Gulfstream pilot logs an average of some 300 to 600 hours per year in a variety of 

Gulfstream airplanes and periodically attends FlightSafety International, rotating among the Gulfstream 

aircraft courses that are applicable to their particular fleet and for which they are rated. 

The Gulfstream model airplanes for which this relief is sought are used by businesses, government 

organizations, the military and foreign entities in the transport of executives, government and military 

leaders and heads of state whose conduct of business has a direct impact on the public. The 

requested exemption would permit rated pilots of these types to provide more productive time and effort 

to the conduct of flight for the purposes of meeting the service needs of their organizations and to the 

benefit of such operations. 

This exemption would apply only to Gulfstream pilots who are rated in the models named herein. 

14 CFR 11.81 (d)- Public interest I benefit 

Relief from the current literal requirements of 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) reduce the present requirement 

of 100 or more flights per year to approximately 35 flights per typical flight department. This would 

result in a significant reduction of air traffic congestion and other operational impacts to the public and 

air transportation system. 

The businesses, government and military organizations and foreign entities utilizing these airplanes 

would be better served by the greater availability of these pilots to support the primary mission intended 

by the operator's fleet, hence the public interest is more favorably supported. 

The exemption sought is effectively preceded by that granted under exemption no. 98870, to include 

similar Conditions and Limitations as proscribed therein for the same models. The same need of 

exemption for operators exists as does for the precedent cases as-cited. 

14 CFR 11 .81(e)- Information supporting this petition: 

The exemption sought is in effect identical to that previously granted for similar airplane models in the 

precedent cases. The relief sought will significantly reduce the impact of operations to the air traffic 

system and public generally. The public will be better served in that the operators of these aircraft -

including executives, leaders and heads of state of domestic and foreign businesses, governments, 

military organizations and foreign states, are more efficiently supported. Resource expenditures now 

needed to support the present requirement could be reduced by approximately two-thirds. 

P.O. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402-2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965-3000 • gulfstream.com 
Gulfstream 

A GENERAL DYNAMICS COMPANY 

The pilots of these Gulfstream models are of the caliber of training and experience to maintain a reliable 

operational standard at least equivalent to that expected by the current rule. 

14 CFR 11.81 (g)- Additional information: 

In accordance with 14 CFR 11.87(a) through (d), Gulfstream seeks the earliest possible consideration 

of this petition and grant of an extension of this exemption without summary publication for the following 

reasons: 

(a) Granting this exemption as petitioned will not set a precedent. 

(b) The relief requested by this petition is in essence identical to that previously granted by 

previously granted in exemption no. 98870, 9889C and preceding similar exemptions granted 

Boeing and Gulfstream as identified otherwise herein. 

(c) A delay in acting on this petition would adversely delay the benefits of this exemption as 

stated herein. 

Gulfstream appreciates FAA's consideration of this petition for exemption and looks forward to the 

earliest possible and favorable disposition so that the benefits as stated here may be realized by our 

operators as early as possible. 

If there are any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberly 

Lascell at (912) 395-8085 or at Kimberly.Lascell@gulfstream.com. 

Sincerely, 

~~cd6 Kimberly Lascell, DirectorAirworthiness & Certification 

CC: J. O'Meara, Gulfstream Flight Operations 

P.O. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402-2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965--3000 • gulfstream.com