This guide has been developed with assistance, contributions, and suggestions from a number of general aviation pilots and flight instructors. Special thanks are due to Pat Cannon, Turbine Aircraft Services; Jens Hennig, General Aviation Manufacturers Association; Sandy and JoAnn Hill, National Association of Flight Instructors; Sean Lane, ASA Publishing; Jim Lauerman, Avemco; Stan Mackiewicz, National Air Transportation Association; Arlynn McMahon, Aero- Tech Incorporated; Tim McSwain, USAIG; Rusty Sachs, National Association of Flight Instructors; Roger Sharp, Cessna Pilot Centers; Jackie Spanitz; ASA; Howard Stoodley, Manassas Aviation Center; Michele Summers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; and Max Trescott, SJFlight. It is intended to be a living document that incorporates comments, suggestions, and ideas for best practices from GA instructors like you. Please direct comments and ideas for future iterations to: susan.parson@faa.gov. Happy – and safe – flying!