This text is a guide to aviation law for managers, pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, air safety investigators, or others involved in aviation as a profession or hobby. It provides the basic knowledge and perspective to understand how the legal system works in relation to aviation. Helps readers recognize and avoid common legal pitfalls, and be able to discern when they need to call a lawyer. It provides a foundation to a complex field of law. Contains frequent examples, many drawn from the author's experience in practice. The fifth edition has been updated and expanded to reflect statutory and regulatory changes.