
Fundamentals of Aviation Law
by Raymond C. Speciale
Hardcover: An undergraduate text designed for college courses on aviation law. Each chapter covers a fundamental legal subject and discusses application of that area in the aviation environment. Each chapter includes case studies, and problems, along with instructor’s materials.
In opening chapters, the author sets the stage by developing a basic understanding of the legal environment surrounding aviation, the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system, and impacts of the U.S. constitution on aviation activities. The chapters that follow cover specific areas of the law that affect aviation including:
criminal law for aviators and carriers
tort liability and air commerce
government regulation of aviation
application of contract and commercial law in aviation related transactions
entity choice for aviation business
property law issues for aircraft owners and airport operators
labor and employment law
international laws and treaties that affect aviation
Featuring case studies that illustrate relevant law in every major topic area, learning enhancing mini case problems (drawn from real-world court proceedings) at the end of each chapter, and materials available for instructors, Fundamentals of Aviation Law provides a solid foundation for learning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
The U.S. Constituion and aviation
Impact of criminal law on airmen and air carriers
Tort liability and air commerce
Administrative agencies and aviation
Commercial law applications to aviation-related transactions
Entity choice for aviation enterprises
Property law issues for aircraft owners and airport operators
Employment law and the aviation industry
International aviation law
Raymond C. Speciale is a practicing attorney with Yodice Associates, counsel to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for over 40 years. During more than 15 years as an aviation attorney, he has provided legal services to hundreds of aircraft owners and pilots. Mr. Speciale is an active pilot and flight instructor (CFII). Also a certified public accountant, he has written several booklets and articles for the AOPA related to aircraft ownership and taxation issues. He teaches law and accounting classes at Mount St. Mary's University, where he is an assistant professor. Mr. Speciale is a member of the Lawyers-Pilots Bar Association and the National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association. He lives in Frederick, Maryland.
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