## Acknowledgments 

The following individuals and their organizations are gratefully acknowledged for their valuable contribution and commitment to the publication of this handbook: 

FAA Project Managers:  Joel Dickinson and Phil Prasse Technical Writer: Tara Jones Technical Illustrator:  Melissa Spears 

Subject Matter Experts:  Barry Billman, John Blair, John Bordy, Kel Christianson, Wes Combs, Nolan Crawford, Joel Dickinson, Sean Flack, Janet Greenwood, Scott Jerdan, Jeff Kerr, Terry King, Alex Krause, Joe Lintzenich, Barry Miller, John Moore, T.J. Nichols, Jerel Pawley, Gary Petty, Jeff Rawdon, Christopher Rice, Jim Rose, Jim Seabright, Dan Salvano, Lou Volchansky, Paul Von Hoene, Dan Wacker, and Mike Webb. Flight Service and various Flight Standards offices also made subject matter contributions. 

## The FAA also wishes to acknowledge the following contributors: 

• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (www.aopa.org) for images used in chapter 5. 

• Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (www.volpe.dot.gov) for images used in chapter 5. 

• Gary and Cecil Tweets at ASAP, Inc. (www.asapinc.net) for images used in chapter 1. 

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center for images used in chapter 4. 

• Google Earth for photos/images used in chapter 4. 

• The staff of the U.S. Air Force Flight Standards Agency and Advanced Instrument School for various inputs. 

• Additional appreciation is extended to the Airman Certification System Working Group for its technical recommendations, support, and inputs. 

