Expert No. 313782 – CA(S)
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Expertise Description: B.S.M.E., A.T.P. - Consulting expert specializing in Aviation Engineering. Current airline captain. Rotorcraft helicopter rating. Previous flight instructor. Engineer in MD-80 / MD-90 / DC-10 / MD-11 certification / Flight Test programs. Aviation accident investigation / reconstruction. Commercial, corporate, charter, cargo, military, general, and experimental aviation. System / powerplant malfunctions, operational issues, maintenance / mechanical issues, component design / failure, regulatory issues, human factors, airports / airfields, ATC issues, aircraft fueling / loading, flight simulation, and testing. Operated 737 / 747 / 757 / 767 / A319 / A320. Mechanical Engineer (B.S.M.E.). Airline Transport Pilot (A.T.P.).
Representative Litigation Experience:
  • Aircraft Systems Failures and Analysis.
  • Federal Aviation Regulations/Aircraft Certification/Compliance Analysis.
  • Pilot Training/Pilot Performance/Human Factors/Pilot Error.
  • Aviation Weather/Adverse Weather/In-flight Turbulence.
  • Aviation Maintenance Requirements and Procedures.
  • Aircraft Loss of Control.
Licenses & Certifications:
Private Helicopter Pilot
Airline Transport Pilot
Designated Engineering Representative, Federal Air Administration
Licensed Flight and Ground Instructor
Education:
DegreeSubjectInstitution
BSMechanical EngineeringMichigan Technological University
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations: Professional Appointments/Affiliations:
  • Airline Pilots Association
  • Aircraft Owners & Pilot Association
  • Lawyer Pilot Bar Association
  • Southern California Professional Engineers' Association
Awards & Honors:
Co-authored an article on aircraft accident investigation in a consumer attorney magazine.

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