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8TO IMPOUND (the spotters have a preference of race numbers on the cowl,for ease of spottingC. Race numbers should be at least 18 inches high, and the bar of the numeralsat least 3 inches wide and located on the airplane so that they will be clearlyvisible on fly-by. If the race number is unreadable, you may be disqualified, asthe timer may not have your proper scoring at the terminus.D. Black on a white background is the most desirable color for the race number.But any solid color that is in complete contrast with the colors on the airplaneand easily distinguishable from the aircraft trim will be acceptable.E. Race number must not be placed on any balanced control surface (rudder,aileron or elevator) unless there has been proper maintenance rebalancing orrelease documentation after application.5. ENTRY FEES ARE NOT RETURNABLE / NON-REFUNDABLE. All entry feesare not returnable and non-refundable. The Race Officials reserve the right torefuse an application for entry. In this event, the entry fee will be refunded.H.IMPOUND AND INSPECTION OF AIRPLANES1. Impound deadline will be 4:00pm (PST) Thursday, August 11, 2022. Tanks mustbe topped off at this time. “Top Off” is defined as full tanks per Flight ManualSpecifications. If aircraft is modified with extended range or auxiliary tanks or tiptanks, fueling these tanks is at the Primary Pilot’s discretion.2. All Primary Pilots, Co-Pilots, and passengers are requested to registerimmediately upon arrival and in no case later than 4:00pm (PST) the day ofImpound Deadline.3. If an entrant is unavoidably delayed, please notify Race Chair, Arhynn Descy,(local phone numbers will be provided to registered racers a week prior to the AirRace, until then, please email your questions/comments to Airraces@la99s.org),prior to Impound Deadline and upon arrival, shall submit a valid reason for beinglate. The Race Officials reserve the right to disqualify any Team for any reasons.In addition, the following requirements must be met for entry into the Air Race.A. Airplane must pass final inspection by 4:00pm (PST) Thursday, August 11,2022.B. Primary Pilots and Co-Pilots must attend all Pilot Briefings as scheduled.99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

9C. All Primary Pilots, Co-Pilots and Passenger requests to enter the Air Racemust be approved by the Race Officials.4. Airplanes will be inspected by Race Officials to determine that they conform tospecifications and the Rules and Regulations as set forth herein. Each PrimaryPilot and Co-Pilot must be present during the inspection of their aircraft.5. No airplane can be approved by the Race Officials until all work on the airplane iscompleted and provided it passes final inspection by the closing deadline.6. After inspection, no one will be permitted to make any repairs or alterations to theairplane. No one will be permitted to have access to the airplane without approvalby the Race Officials and accompaniment of a Race Official or a designated AirRace representative.I.INSURANCE, CLAIMS, WAIVERS, ETC1. Each participant must carry a minimum of 1,000,000 bodily injury liability on theairplane flown. Each participant is required to file a Certificate of Insurance withthe Race Officials along with Application for Entry forms. This Certificate ofInsurance must contain a ten (10) day cancellation clause.2. No Primary Pilot, Co-Pilot, passenger, participant or volunteer shall have anyclaims for damages, expenses, or liability against The Ninety-Nines, Inc.International Organization of Women Pilots, any of its chapters, directors, officials,agents, volunteers and employees, the Southwest Section of the Ninety-Nines,Inc, the 99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc., or any of its committees, the cities ofthe Start, Fly-Bys, Overnights, or Terminus or any other connected with the AirRace by reason of disqualification of either the airplane, the Primary Pilot, CoPilot, any Passenger or participant, or for any other reasons. All participants mustsubmit the signed Release of Liability with the Application for Entry/Registrationreleasing all those connected with the Air Race from any and all claims, damagesand expenses.3. Airplanes shall be impounded before the start of the Air Race, at each overnightand at the Terminus at the Primary Pilot’s risk. Precautions will be taken, butneither the Race Officials, the Race Committee, the cities of the Start, Overnightand Terminus, nor en-route stops, or any others connected with the Air Race willassume responsibility for fire, theft, windstorm, any Act of God or any other eventgiving rise to damages. It is the responsibility of the Primary Pilot to supervise,inspect and approve the tie down of their airplane.99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

104. Anyone leaving unpaid bills which were acquired prior to, during, or at any time inconnection with the Air Race will be disqualified.J. OPERATION OF THE RACE1. Impound Deadline will be 4:00pm (PST) Thursday before the Air Race take-off atSanta Monica airport in Santa Monica, California (KSMO). Tower will direct allparticipants to the impound area if you announce yourselves as “Palms to PinesRacer # ” and have your race numbers in place on the airplane. Volunteers willbe on hand to guide you to your parking spot. If flying to Impound on a flight plan,note Palms to Pines Racer in the remarks section of your flight plan (Block 11 ifusing Foreflight).2. The Air Race will start at 9:00am (PST) Friday in Santa Monica (KSMO) and willterminate on Saturday at 3:00pm (PST) in Madras, Oregon (S33). Scores will beannounced at the banquet on Saturday evening.3. It is the responsibility of the Primary Pilot, Co-Pilot and passengers to make allreservations before the start of the Air Race, such as hotels and banquet ticketsfor guests. Primary Pilot, Co-Pilot and passenger banquet meals are included inthe Entry Fee. Additional banquet tickets can be purchased when registering andup until the closing date for entries.4. All flying will be done under VFR conditions and in accordance with FAR’s duringthe hours between official sunrise and official sunset. Any participant found tohave violated any part of the FAR’s or flown under IFR conditions will bedisqualified.5. It will be the responsibility of the Primary Pilot to have all necessary charts for theAir Race.6. Timing of a participant will begin when flying by the timing line at the Start andwill end when flying by the timing line at all stops. At intermediate stops, aircraftwill take off and make a fly by for timing, per specific instructions received at thePilot Briefing.7. All timing will be done by official Timers appointed by the Race Officials.8. The Race Officials will make all decisions regarding the operation of the raceincluding circumstances not specifically addressed in these Rules andRegulations.9. All decision(s) of the Race Officials are final.99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

1110. Your own good judgment and good sportsmanship are vital. All persons workingwith the Air Race are doing their best to make it safe, successful, and efficient.Please demonstrate good sportsmanship by being patient and courteous at alltimes.K. PILOT BRIEFING1. All participants must attend all Pilot Briefings and will be informed at ImpoundRegistration of the time and place of all Pilot Briefings upon check-in at Impound.2. All Primary Pilots and Co-Pilots are required to obtain a current FAA approvedweather briefing prior to takeoff for each leg of the Air Race.3. It is highly recommended that all pilots utilize Flight Following services for safetyand airspace compliance. Any Primary Pilot and/or Co-Pilot found to haveviolated airspace or operated their aircraft in an unsafe manner during the AirRace will be disqualified.4. Strict noise abatement procedures are in effect at KSMO. They will be explainedat the Pilot Briefing. For more information, ent.aspx?id 8984L. MISCELLANEOUS1. Take off order at the Start will be in order of race number. If an airplane is unableto take off in proper sequence, it must wait until the last plane ready in sequencehas departed. Aircraft experiencing mechanical difficulty will be allowed until one(1) hour after the last aircraft has departed to make ready for takeoff.2. Repair and maintenance work en-route shall be entered in the proper logbook(s)and inspection of any such work will be made at the end of the race. Enginereplacement during the Air Race is not permissible.3. In the case of adverse weather, Race Officials shall have the authority to extendthe deadline to finish, or to delay the takeoff time at start, or change the route.4. It is the responsibility of the Primary Pilot to check with Race Officials at the enroute stops regarding any deadline extension.5. Either certificated pilot may act as Pilot-in-Command, as agreed between the two,and may fly alternate legs as desired, provided the required pilot documentation99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

12has been submitted and approved by the Race Officials. Only one Pilot may bedesignated as the Primary Pilot.6. In the event a Primary Pilot and/or a Co-Pilot is unable to finish the Air Race,contact Race Officials as soon as practical. No refunds will be given.7. A Primary Pilot and/or a Co-Pilot may land at any fly-by designated stops per theprocedures described at the Pilot Briefing for fuel, food or a personal comfortbreak. The time spent on the ground will not be included in the total time but it isthe responsibility of the Primary Pilot to ensure timely arrival by the deadline toland.8. A Primary Pilot and/or a Co-Pilot may land at an undesignated stop for fuel or inan emergency and not be disqualified provided they meet the deadline to finish atthe terminus. However, the time spent on the ground will be included in the totaltime, unless clocked at an official designated stop.9. All participants will RON (remain overnight) at the designated airport as outlined inthe Air Race route. A RON at any other airport is justification for disqualification.10. In the event that any Air Race team is unable to complete the Air Race to itsterminus due to proven aircraft mechanical problems, the Race Officials mayaward trophies to the crew or crews who have the highest appropriate scores onthe first and/or second legs of the Air Race.11. Relatives or friends of a particular participant will not be able to fly along the raceroute or be at the official stops unless cleared by Race Officials. IMPORTANT:The participant could otherwise be disqualified from the Air Race.12. For any questions not covered in the Race Kit email Airraces@la99s.orgIN ORDER TO MAKE THIS EVENT A CREDIT TO ALL WOMEN IN AVIATION,SAFETY AND SPORTSMANSHIP MUST BE THE PRIMARY CONSIDERATIONAT ALL TIMES.99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

13HANDICAP PROCEDURESUpon receipt of your entry, the designated Primary Pilot will be contacted to arrange thehandicap flight. Please make sure that we have your correct email address and phonenumber on the registration form. For questions about the handicapping not covered hereemail the Handicap Flight Coordinator at HFC@LA99s.org .All teams will be assigned a handicap speed. The handicap speed will be determinedthrough a flight with an Air Race handicap pilot that will determine the fastest speed yourairplane will fly under specified conditions.The flight will consist of flying four equal legs at FULL POWER and at a density altitudeof 6000’. The handicap pilot will record your groundspeed for 12, 25 second timings oneach leg. Those speeds will then be averaged to determine what your assigned handicapspeed will be.In order for your airplane to qualify for competition class for the Air Race, the followingcriteria must be met:1. Your airplane must be able to fly the entire handicap flight with the throttle all theway in or to full forward position and your prop control, if it applies, must be allthe way forward.There are no exceptions for the handicap flight. If the manufacturer prohibits flightof your aircraft at full power, then you will need to register in the non-competitioncategory for the Air Race. Please do not expect the handicap pilot to allow you tofly the handicap flight any other way.2. All maintenance should be completed and in compliance with the FAR’s prior tothe handicap flight.3. The aircraft should be clean – if the aircraft is dirty for the handicap flight it needsto be dirty for the Air Race.4. Your fuel tanks must be Topped Off. “Topped Off” is defined as full tanks perFlight Manual Specifications.5. Your gear must be retracted if your aircraft has retractable gear. Flaps must beretracted. Cowl flaps, if any must be closed. All vents must be closed.6. The airplane should be emptied and only contain the minimum equipmentrequired per the FAR’s.99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

147. The Primary Pilot will fly the handicap flight and the Handicap Flight Coordinatorwill take the place of the Co-Pilot. If you have a Co-Pilot and/or passenger(s),they must be present for the flight. The Handicap Flight Coordinator will ballast ifneed be to match the weight of the Co-Pilot and/or passenger(s) for accuracy.8. The Primary Pilot will be contacted by your Handicap Flight Coordinator afteryour team has registered for the race and coordinate a time and place for yourhandicap flight provided the Primary Pilot provides the appropriate paperwork tothe Race Officials no later than July 11, 2022.All teams are assigned a handicap speed. In order to obtain your team’s handicapspeed, Teams must fly an acceptable Handicap flight for the current year’s race.Handicap flights must be completed prior to the day of impound. If your airplane washandicapped this year for the Air Race Classic, we will accept that speed for yourhandicap for the Air Race.If, at any time, new information is presented that calls into question the validity of theassigned handicap, the Primary Pilot must make their airplane available for additionalHandicap flight(s). The results of these flights may cause the handicap to change, eitherup or down. The Primary Pilot, Co-Pilot and passengers will be disqualified if it is foundthat any willful changes were made to the airplane, after the Handicap Flight, to gain raceadvantage.All handicap speeds as assigned by Air Race Officials are final and non-negotiable. Youwill receive your handicap speed on the morning of the first weather briefing.Please email the following forms at least 48 hours prior to your handicap appointment toHFC@la99s.org AND bring hard copies to Impound on August 11, 2022Airworthiness CertificateRegistration CertificateApproved Flight Manual & PlacardsWeight & BalanceRepair and Alteration Form 337 (if applicable)Copies of Aircraft and Engine LogbooksEntry noting date of last annual inspectionCurrent Compass Card Deviation CardELT battery expiration dateMode C transponder inspection dateTo prepare yourself and the airplane for your handicap flight, the Primary Pilot shouldbecome familiar with the flight record form noted below and should complete the weightand balance form at least 48 hours prior to your handicap flight.99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

15Weight and Balance formRacer # Primary Pilot Name:Airplane N.#: Make: Model:ItemAircraft Empty WeightPilot and Co-PilotPassenger(s)Fuel (gallons)Baggage Area 1Baggage Area 2Baggage Area 3OtherWeightArmMomentTotalsCG LocationMax Gross WeightWithin Limits?Handicap Flight Contents ListNav Chart or iPadAircraft DocumentsPOHTow Bar (equip. list)Totals99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

16HANDICAP FLIGHT RECORDVERIFY ALL MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETE AND READY TO RACERace NumberDatePrimary Pilot NameWeightCo-Pilot NameWeightPassenger #1 NamePassenger #2 NameWeightWeightHandicap Flight CoordinatorWeightWeatherTemp/Dew point / Sfc Wind Density Alt on Sfc Handicap Flt. AltitudeFly handicap at 6-000’ density altitude. Take 6000’ minus the surface densityaltitude then add the field elevation and that will be the handicap altitude to fly.Setup Aircraft ChecklistFull fuel? A/C clean? A/C min equip? TOC – full power? Prop forward?Mags Both? Mixture Lean Best PWR? Carb Heat off? Pitot Heat off?Vents closed?Cowl Flaps closed? Flaps up? Gear up? DG set/TC Centered? Trim/feeton floor?Autopilot on if applicableEnter Handicap Pattern* note GS over 25 sec. for 5 min. in Knots1)Hdg 1234567891011122)3)4)Comments:99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

17HOTEL INFORMATIONBlocks of rooms have been reserved for race participants and we encourage you tomake your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Hotel information for all the stages(start, overnight, end) can be found on the website – www.palmstopinesairrace.com.KSMO AIRSPACE99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

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20APPLICATION FOR ENTRY/REGISTRATIONPALMS TO PINES AIR RACEStep 1:If you are racing or even thinking about racing, please make your hotelreservations as soon as possible. The hotels sell out and regular priced rooms aresignificantly more than the discounted group rate.Step 2:This application must be filled out completely and submitted with the entry fee.Entry fee for crew (Primary Pilot and Co-Pilot or back seat passenger) are: 275 if received on or before May 11, 2022 300 if received after May 11, 2022 but before June 11, 2022; and 325 if received after June 11, 2022 but on or before July 11, 2022.Checks mailed in should be postmarked on the appropriate dates to qualify.Entry fee is 95 for each extra passenger, excluding Primary Pilot and Co-Pilot.If you have guests that would like to join us for the Awards Banquet on Saturdayevening, additional Banquet tickets may be purchased for 75.00 per person.Deadline for entry is July 11, 2022.Step 3:To complete registration, submit all of the following:1. Application for Entry/Registration;2. Participation Agreement;3. Participant Data;4. Release of Liability;5. Certificate of Insurance;6. Aircraft Inspection and Required Documents; and7. Applicable Fees.99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

21There are two ways to submit your completed documents:Via Email to:Airraces@la99s.orgORVia Mail to:Los Angeles 99sP.O. Box 66131Los Angeles, CA 90066There are two ways to submit fees:Electronically via:http://www.palmstopinesairrace.com/ORVia Mail to:Los Angeles 99sP.O. Box 66131Los Angeles, CA 90066(Checks made payable to 99s of theLos Angeles Area, Inc)99s of the Los Angeles Area, Inc. PO Box 66131, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Email: airraces@la99s.org

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seat passenger and banquet). Price valid until May 11, 2022. Registration Fee: 300 per airplane (includes primary pilot and co-pilot/right seat passenger and banquet). Price valid until June 11, 2022. Late Registration: 325 per airplane (includes primary pilot and co-pilot/right seat passenger and banquet). Price valid until July 11, 2022.