10. How was the term fixed-base operator coined? Who were some of the early general aviation aircraft manufacturers? What was the prevailing thinking of the light-aircraft manufacturers after World War II?
What did they decide to do that subsequently turned the industry around? When did things start to look up? Describe the growth of general aviation during the 1960s and 1970s. What were some of the causes for the slowdown in unit sales during the 1980s and early 1990s? When did the large corporate aircraft arrive on the scene? What effect has airline deregulation had on general aviation and corporate aviation?