Expert No. 39767 – CA(N) / CA(S)
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Expertise Description: Expert parachutist who has been active in the industry for more than 40 years. Has written more books on parachutes and skydiving than any other author and served in more than 100 cases since 1973. Provides technical investigation, consulting and testimony in parachute, skydiving, paragliding and parasailing cases.
Areas of Expertise:
| Hang Gliding | Parachutist | Skydiving |
| Parachutes | Recreational Accidents | Sports and Recreation |
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Parachute Equipment design, investigation, failure analysis, use, etc.
- Skydiving, training, etc.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- More than 100 skydiving cares and more than 30 Parasail cases so far.
- Investigations, reports, testimony.
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. | Social Science | California State University at Chico |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations: Federally licensed master parachute rigger with all ratings: back, seat, and chest; licensed pilot, single engine land and gliders; expert parachutist with a class D-454 (highest) license, more than 1,200 jumps and nearly 12 hours of time in freefall; Skydiving Jumpmaster, Instructor and Instructor / Examiner; Star Crest #271 and Star Crest Solo #63; hang gliding Flight Examiner.
Awards & Honors:
| Life Member, United States Parachute Association |
| Sustaining Member, Parachute Industry Association |
| Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) - Commission Internationale du Parachutism |
| Senior Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
| Senior Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
Other Career Highlights:
| See CV. Has written more books on parachutes and skydiving than any other author. |
