Don Abbott has been an EAA member for 39 of his nearly 50 years as a pilot. Aviation has been instrumental in his successful career as a broadcaster and television producer. He currently flies an F33A Bonanza and a restored 1950 Ercoupe. Among several diversified inventions, he was responsible for the development of Pulselite aviation safety lighting. As a result of his love for aviation and camping, Don recently founded the American Air Campers Association.