Practical Aviation Law provides readers with the basic legal knowledge and perspective to understand how the legal system works in relation to aviation. Helps readers recognize and avoid common legal pitfalls, and enables them to recognize when they need to call a lawyer. It is an invaluable reference guide for aviation managers, pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, air safety investigators, or others involved in aviation as a profession or hobby.

Uses clear and understandable language to provide a succinct foundation to a complex field of law. The conversational tone and frequent examples, many drawn from author Scott Hamilton's experience in practice, make this a most readable law book. The fourth edition has been updated and expanded to reflect statutory and regulatory changes resulting from the 9/11 event, and a new chapter has been added on airport security.