Ambulance Chasers by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. For those of you eager to read about greedy attorneys handing out cards to blood soaked accident victims or grieving….(read more) The Right Stuff by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. A person's attitude can mean the difference between success and failure, winning and losing, living and dying. During pilot….(read more) Canceled by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. If you are like me, bills often pile up before you find the time (or money) to get them paid. Some bills, however….(read more) Close Encounter of the Worst Kind by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. "United's pretty close . . .he's a little high too . . . we might still get a little wake turbulence . . . I don't….(read more) Not Quite Ready For Her Closeup - The Public's Right to Know by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. Ever wonder why people allow themselves to be seen in the most inane situations on television? Why is….(read more) Collision Avoidance by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. The First Officer calls "runway in sight." You glance up from the gauges of the Beech 1900 commuter aircraft you are commanding, and realize you have….(read more) Duty Time by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. Recently I wrote in this column about the importance of record keeping in pilot logbooks. A recent experience….(read more) Entrustor Beware by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. The Restatement (Second) of Torts (often used for defining legal standards) sets forth a definition for….(read more) The ADA Does Not Apply to Those Who Wear Glasses by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. Last week I was riding in a van to the Little Rock, Arkansas airport with two young commuter pilots. Being inquisitive….(read more) Fatigue Factor Revisited by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. Over the past fifteen years that I have been writing articles on Aviation Law, several have had as their main concern pilot fatigue. Unfortunately….(read more) The Future of Fractional Ownership by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. Have you noticed people are getting taller? I'm 6'3", my oldest son is 6'5", and it appears my youngest son will soon pass him up. Whether it is genes, or….(read more) Honesty is the Best Policy by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. I believe in preventative medicine. It is infinitely wiser to exercise, eat healthy foods, and refrain from….(read more) Insurance Coverage: Will You Get What You Pay For? by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. Aircraft owners pay insurance companies thousands of dollars each year to make certain they are insured against loss. Wouldn't it be….(read more) Just Desserts by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. Last weekend while flying my Debonair back to its home base at Santa Monica, I tuned in….(read more) Rights of International Airline Passengers by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. As can be seen by the recent crash of Singapore Airlines Flight 006, no matter how safe….(read more) Pilots and Public Policy by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. Public policy is the backbone of the law. Our laws are fashioned upon basic principles of public policy. And it is….(read more) Swimming With Sharks by Charles M. Finkel, Esq….Pilots, at least where I hang out for hanger flying sessions, are notoriously anti-lawyers and lawsuits. That is, until….(read more) Spin Control by Charles M. Finkel, Esq….Spin control used to relate primarily to inputs of rudder, aileron and elevator as a means to recover from from an aerobatic maneuver, either intentionally or erroneously entered into. Today, however….(read more) The FAA's Charitable Contribution to Charity by Charles M. Finkel, Esq….I had been the proverbial ostrich, with my head stuck far into the sand, when the head of a charitable flying organization gave me a call a few days ago. He questioned me….(read more) They're Coming to Take You Away by Charles M. Finkel, Esq….Next week are the elections, and many of the initiatives on the ballot in California, along with those running for office, create provocative issues. However, much of the rhetoric….(read more) We've Got You Covered by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…."When people buy insurance, they're buying peace of mind that their company will be there when needed." These are the words of the president of a major aviation insurance company….(read more) What You See Is What You Get by Charles M. Finkel, Esq…. "As is, is as is." If Forest Gump didn't say this, perhaps he should have. Everything else he uttered seemed logical, and this common….(read more)