The enforcement focus for the FAA seems to be changing, though. The new FAA administrator has stated that they will move from the punishment-focused enforcement

The enforcement focus for the FAA seems to be changing, though. The new FAA administrator has stated that they will move from the punishment-focused enforcement to a "standards compliance" focus, where education and training can be a more effective tool than just enforcement. Seems like a promising change. See e.g. http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-08-06/huerta-new-faa-enforcement-policy-big-big-change http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/201...