Are we past the Golden age of aviation? Two veteran airline pilots will discuss the evolution— or perhaps regression— of commercial aviation in the United States. Will the quality of airline travel continued to deteriorate? The ramifications of deregulation and “9/11” are major considerations. Are today’s pilots computer programmers or aviators who can manually fly their aircraft when the computer shuts down? How will the impending pilot shortage affect commercial airline safety? Ace Abbott and his guest, veteran airline Captain and aviation management executive Bob Mencel will provide some answers. For more insight into the situation read ace Abbott’s book, The Rogue Aviator (www.therogueaviator.com)