Bruce Landsberg

He was doing some part-time writing and speaking for AOPA when an opening on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) occurred. Somehow, being a non-political candidate, he managed to get through a vigorous vetting process and became the Vice Chairman where he served for five years. He served on the Go-Team for major crashes in all modes and assisted in the management of the Board. Upon retirement, he decided to finish this book, which has been in research and development for over 50 years and active writing for about ten! He remains engaged in speaking, writing, and some legal work.

He remains an active pilot and CFI with over 3,000 hours dual given, is the owner of a Beech Bonanza and has accumulated well over 7,000 flight hours. He is a recipient of the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and CFI Gold Seal (which means he’s somewhat old, somewhat lucky, and maybe slightly good.) In 2026 he was selected to receive the National Aviation Hall of Fame for exceptional national contributions to General Aviation safety.