December 19, 1997

Golden Sails Hotel
Attn.: Ms. Sonya Bergren, Sales Manager
6285 East Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803

Dear Ms. Bergren:

Thank you for providing conference room facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office Team Building meeting conducted by the Systems and Equipment Branch on December 11, 1997. Your hospitalities and services were well received by my staff members. Special thanks should also be extended to Ms. Mary Llanes of your Executive Office staff for her excellent cooperation and assistance in facilitating the arrangements.

Your continued goodwill efforts toward our office contributed greatly to the success of our team building meeting and are sincerely appreciated by the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

Sincerely,

Alan T. Shinseki
Manager, Systems and Equipment Branch