Practical Aviation Law

An invaluable reference for aviation managers, pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, air safety investigators, or others involved in aviation as a profession or hobby, this guide provides readers with basic legal knowledge in relation to aviation. Using clear and accessible language to provide a succinct foundation to a complex field of law, this reference offers advice on how to avoid common legal pitfalls, and helps readers recognize when they need to call a lawyer. With a conversational tone and frequent examples, the fifth edition has been updated and expanded to reflect statutory and regulatory changes, particularly those from the FAA.

J. Scott Hamilton is an assistant professor of management for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, serving as faculty chair for the Sky Harbor Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and the founder of a law firm specializing in aviation law in Colorado, where he practiced for 25 years. He is also an experienced pilot and skydiver and the former chief officer of the Civil Air Patrol. He lives in Ash Fork, Arizona.