Mooney M20TN Acclaim Type S — Training Manual

The 2009 GAMA Statistical Databook & Industry Outlook provides a comprehensive overview of the general aviation industry, focusing on statistical data regarding aircraft shipments, flight activity, and safety. It highlights the economic impact of general aviation, including job creation and contributions to the economy. The document serves as a resource for industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts, offering insights into trends and forecasts for the future of general aviation. It also discusses the challenges faced by the industry in 2009 due to the global economic downturn and outlines the efforts made by GAMA to advocate for the interests of its members.

• General aviation contributes over $150 billion to the U.S. economy annually.
• In 2009, general aviation shipments fell to 2,276 units, a 42.6% decline from 2008.
• The U.S. general aviation industry experienced the least number of fatal accidents since World War II, with 273 fatalities in 2009.
• General aviation is the primary training ground for most commercial airline pilots, with over two-thirds of flight hours for business purposes.
• The industry aims for carbon-neutral growth by 2020 and a 50% reduction in total carbon emissions by 2050.