FOREWORD

The ability to travel unhindered is one of the greatest freedoms Americans enjoy. Perhaps the apex of that freedom is achieved in general aviation. How extraordinary and wonderful it is to be able to pilot yourself to the destination of your choosing on a schedule set by you. Whether flying in furtherance of business, as part of a charitable endeavor, or simply for personal reasons, general aviation pilots and their passengers are exceptionally fortunate to be able to travel quickly and efficiently when and where they please.

But, with freedom comes responsibility—a notion the general aviation community has always taken seriously. Pilots must train continuously, learning new skills and honing old ones. Pilots understand that their lives ...

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