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Dear DOT, Rick Eyk [rick-eyk@sbcglobal.net] Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:00PM EAS (OST) Adams, Kevin (OST) Proposals to Provide Essential Air Service at Muskegon, Docket DOT-OST 2009-0301 muskegon eas.doc

attatched you will find mybid for the RSP for the Muskegon, Michiganessential air service. thank you. for any additional info, questions or, comments, please contact me. rick eyk Presque aero developmet foundation 1356 vineland ct. s.e. grand rapids, michigan 49508 616-459-3696 email: rick-eyk@sbcglobal.net

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# Presque Aero Development Foundation 

# Intrepid International Airlines

prospectus for 

# Essential Air Service

to Muskegon, Michigan



# DOCKET DOT

- OST 2009-0301 /

submitted: August 2011This document will serve as our bid to provide essential airservice to the Muskegon, Michigan, Greater Metropolitan Area. We intend to operate this designated route underthe guidelines ofthe Part 380 Rules and Regulations, which stipulate that our agreementwith Corporate Flight Management, a Part 135Carrier, registered in Kentucky, will provide the Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance and Fuel to serve the people of Muskegon, while our operation will provide the ticketing, ground support, hospitality and promotion ofthe service. Given the current, past and projected figures of average passenger traffic on this route, coupled with the expertise provided by lATA, regardingtheirJune and July 2011, "Premium Traffic Monitor" and "Airlines Financial Monitor", statingthe stagnant or, depending upon one's interpretation, a drop in revenue and demand, we feel thatthe Bestutilization of resources, manpower and equipmentwould be provided to the communitythrough our proposed use of aJetstream 

### 32, 19seat aircraft, arriving 4 days a week, in the early morningfrom Lansing, Michigan and then carry on to Chicago/Midwayor, Indianapolis on an alternating daily basis and then returning on that same route in the later part of each afternoon, thereby enabling passengers to conduct their business and return home, ifthat would be their intention, to a variety of destinations, all with theirown unique attributes and diversities. To further clarify who we are and howwe would differentiate ourselves from the fray, we believe itwould be safe to say thatwe are the only prospective Michigan carrierbidding on this service and thatwe are definitelythe only Non-ProfitAirline Entity, involved in this bidding process. Although compensation is an importantfactorfor an airline, in an industry as labor intensive with the additional costs associates with the enormous consumption ofjetfuel, as a Non- Profit Entity our primary objective is servingthe communitywith an efficient source of reliable airtransportation, which allows both the needs ofthe people ofthe communities we serve and our own interests to thrive, in these crucial economic times. In orderto provide this service we would be askingfor an annual subsidy of $1,000,000.00 usd from the Department. However, if not granted the contractual subsidy, we fully intend to askfor permission to provide this alternative service, givingthe communitythe prerogative to choose from a competitive provider, to meettheir demand for additional lift. Notto declare a majorjob producing announcement, because the limited scope of our intended service simply could not constitute such a boon to local economy, we believe that providing anyjob opportunityshould not be discounted, especially when the subsequent prospect for additional employment is a real possibility because ofthe nature ofthis industry, to provide additional capacity, which stimulates business, tourism and stable employmentfor a limited group ofthe area's workforce. To answer questions about howwe arrived atthe exact figure of compensation, we haveused the following contentions. Current service provided to Muskegon utilizes a 50 seat CRJ, flying 2 round trips to Chicago O'Hare Airport. Giving a total of 200seats available daily. The DOT has furnished documents statingthat roughly 38 people use this service on an average day. This leaves an unused lift capacity of 162seats. It is our estimation thatthe current provider, having an abundance of underutilized seats, has determined thatthe best use fortheir aircraftwould be in a more lucrative market and therefore, does not wish to continue servingthe Muskegon area. Our plan based upon our estimates equates to the following: With the uncertainty of current factions within our own government, wishingto reduce, ratherthan rebuild infrastructure and services for disenfranchised citizens, there can be no certaintyforthis subsidy to even exist in the foreseeable future. That, coupled with the volatility ofweather conditions around the greater North American continent, we are one hurricane shy of having a petroleum industry unable to keep up with demand and the wild fluctuation of speculator's idiosyncrasies. We further contend that in orderto maintain our reserves, keep up with creditors, notto disappointthe community or, to have to strayfrom ourtargeted price of$100.00 usd for a full fare, one way, walk up ticket, the figure listed above should be adequate. Additionally, we feel thatthe variety of destinationswe would provide, on this single daily flight, including; Sault Ste. Marie, Alpena, Lansing and alternatingto Chicago Midway or, Indianapolis, would be in the best interest ofthe community and its ambitionsto remain a vibrant, economic, educational and recreational center. All documents regarding compliance to any number of legal stipulations will be submitted directly to DOT, FAA orauthorized authorities, upon selection ofthe grantee. In any event, we respectfully ask for the Essential Air Service contract and hope our prospective bid meets with everyones approval.

RickEyk Presque Aero Development Foundation 1356Vineland Ct. S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 616-459-3696 rick-eyk@sbcglobaI.net