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This expert has over 50 years of aviation experience. He earned his BS in aeronautical studies/flight technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his MPA from Troy State University. He is a certified flight instructor, airline transport pilot, and remote pilot. He is a member of the National Air Transportation Association, the Airline Pilots Association, and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators. He previously served as a Captain with US Airways and as the Director of flight services, Chief Pilot, and Deputy Director of aviation at the Texas Department of Transportation. This expert is currently an aviation safety instructor at an aviation training firm and an aviation safety consultant at an aviation consultancy in Texas.
Aviation Safety Consultant, An aviation consultancy in TX
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Troy State University
Texas
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What Can a Plane Expert Witness Opine On?
Pre-flight Inspection
Check aircraft systems and safety before flight.
Flight Plan Filing
Submit route and operational details for approval.
Takeoff Procedure
Execute the steps for safe aircraft launch.
In-flight Navigation
Guide aircraft along the planned route.
Landing Procedure
Perform the steps to safely land aircraft.
Post-flight Inspection
Assess aircraft condition after landing.
FAQs for Plane Expert Witnesses
What is a plane expert witness?
A plane expert witness is an aviation specialist who explains aircraft operations and safety in legal cases. They assist by reviewing flight records, analyzing crashes, and testifying to clarify technical issues.
What types of cases can a plane expert witness opine on?
A plane expert witness opines on aviation accidents, pilot error, maintenance issues, aircraft design defects, air traffic control, FAA compliance, and airline safety practices.
How can a plane expert witness’s credentials be evaluated for admissibility?
A plane expert witness’s credentials are evaluated for admissibility by reviewing aviation licenses, flight hours, accident investigation experience, certifications, and prior testimony.
How does a plane expert witness analyze flight data recorder evidence?
A plane expert witness analyzes flight data recorder evidence by decoding parameters, correlating them with cockpit events, and reconstructing the flight to identify causes and compliance.
What role does a plane expert witness play in establishing pilot standard of care?
A plane expert witness defines the pilot standard of care by explaining accepted aviation practices and evaluating whether the pilot’s actions met those professional benchmarks.
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