Douglas Moss (BS Engr, MS Engr, MBA) is a trained and experienced professional pilot and engineer. He conducts research and testifies on aircraft accidents and airport land-use issues such as thermal plumes, birdstrike hazards, and FAR Part 77 obstructions. His aviation experience spans over 30 years as an engineer and pilot, including assignments as a USAF fighter pilot, USAF test pilot, McDonnell Douglas test pilot, airline pilot, and general aviation pilot. His academic education includes both bachelor and master degrees in engineering, with additional advanced degrees in business and law. He has also been a faculty instructor at the USAF Test Pilot School, teaching aircraft certification, flying qualities, performance, systems, and human factors. He currently is an instructor of Human Factors at the University of Southern California.

His analysis of Aviation Accidents and issues typically involve the following considerations:

• Engineering and scientific basis
• Operational factors
• Human factors
• Aircraft certification compliance (14 CFR Parts 21 and 25)
• FAR statutory compliance (14 CFR Parts 91, 121 and 135)
• Strict products liability
• Aircrew standard of care

Experience Includes:

• Over 10,000 flight hours
• Human Factors faculty instructor
• USAF experimental test pilot
• McDonnell Douglas engineering test pilot
• USAF Test Pilot School instructor
• Airline pilot
• ATP Typed DC-9, MD-80, MD-90, MD-11, A320 and Flight Engineer
• Qualified in Cessna, Piper Cherokee, Seneca and Beachcraft Bonanza

Dr. Michael J. Dreikorn is an Aviation, Space and Defense industry Quality and Regulatory Compliance Expert. Dr. Dreikorn has extensive experience, having held positions such as VP Quality and Product Integrity at Pratt & Whitney; Deputy Division Manager of the Production and Airworthiness Division of the FAA, and other notable leadership and technical positions. His aircraft familiarization includes space vehicles, general aviation, commercial transport, and military aircraft, for both fixed and rotor wing applications.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Accident Analysis / Investigation / Prevention / Reconstruction Aircraft Maintenance / Manufacturing Alternative Dispute Resolution AS9100 and quality standards Business Organization Document Examiner DoD Procurement Rules Due Diligence Engineering Quality Assurance Evidence Protection

Expert Witness Testimony FAA Regulations False Claims Against the Government Human Factors Laboratories Management Responsibility Professional Malpractice Professional Responsibility Regulatory Compliance Safety Management Systems

Richard "Pete" Burgess provides service as an Aviaton Consultant for air traffic services, procedures, pilot experience and aircraft accident investigations. Mr. Burgess has been the Owner of Burgess Aviation Consultants since 1994 and specializes in the analysis of FAA Air Traffic Control service and the application of procedures in the following areas:

Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC's)

Airport Traffic Control Towers (ATCT's)

Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities (TRACON's)

Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS's)

Flight Path Reconstruction and Graphic Preparation of Accident/Incident Aircraft

Detailed Transcript Preparation of Air Traffic Recordings

As President of BGS Aviation, Inc., aircraft rental and flight instruction, Mr. Burgess is an Instrument-Rated Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor for Multi/Single Engine airplane. He has over 2900 hours of flight time.

EXPERIENCE

1972 to 1994 Air Traffic Control Supervisory and Management - FAA

Managed and supervised the National evaluations of over 160 FAA air traffic ARTCC's, ATCT's, TRACON's and AFSS's facilities in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama

Qualified on all positions of operation and actively controlled traffic as supervisor and manager at El Paso and Little Rock ATC Tower and radar approach control facilities

Served as consultant and expert witness in trials involving aircraft accidents and enforcement actions in St. Louis, Kansas City and Little Rock

Investigated the application and effectiveness of air traffic control procedures at Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Kansas City Airports, as a result of major accidents at those airports

1957 to 1972 Air Traffic Controller - FAA & U.S. Navy

Air Traffic Terminal Controller at NAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, FL and NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the U.S. Navy, and Santa Fe, NM in the FAA

Flight Service Specialist in El Paso, TX. Santa Fe, NM and Lubbock, TX

Air Traffic Tower and Radar Approach Controller in Lubbock, TX and San Antonio, TX

Robert L. Ditchey specializes in Aviation and Airline Maintenance. As a consultant for major airlines, financial institutions and aerospace manufacturers, Mr. Ditchey's Areas of Expertise include the following:

Airline Accident Investigation

Airline Insurance

Airline Maintenance & Operations

Federal Aviation Regulations

Aircraft Design, Performance and Analysis

Aircraft Purchase and Lease Agreements

Maintenance Records and Procedures

Airline contracts

Airline pilot, Mechanic and Aircrew Training

Expert Witness

Education:

AE (Aeronautical Engineer), California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 1973

MS (Aeronautical Engineering), Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 1969

BS, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 1962

Honors & Awards: Awarded Society of Sigma Xi for excellence in Engineering Research.

Civil Case Experience: Airline accident litigation and civil case involving pilot actions in aircraft hull loss.

Joseph Aviation Consulting (JAC) offers over 44 years and 27,000 flight hours of worldwide aviation experience in more than 70 different models of aircraft ranging from general aviation to high performance military and air carrier aircraft. Operational expertise includes more than 37 years experience as a flight instructor in the aforementioned aircraft types. In addition to flight experience, JAC offers 29 years of aviation accident reconstruction and analysis and has been involved in excess of 100 aircraft accident/incident investigations. Further, JAC possesses over 31 years of aviation safety and standardization development. With this diverse and exclusive background, JAC provides Aircraft Accident Analysis/Technical Support and Expert Witness testimony to meet your litigation needs.

Because of our unique depth and diversity of experience, JAC can provide: Aviation Accident Analysis, Pilot Performance, Aviation Safety Program Development, Safety Management Systems (SMS) Integration and Flight Department Management.

Our Expert Witness Testimony refines, substantiates, or frequently refutes prior findings. This concise methodological approach to accident analysis has proven time and again to be a formidable litigation tool.

With this diverse and uniquely qualified background, JAC is your firm’s Aviation Expert.

"Rule 26 Qualifications" upon request.

Kit Darby was the president of AIR, Inc., the largest Career Information Resource company for pilots for 25 years. Mr. Darby Provides Answers and Statistical Data, but also Guidance through the Constantly Changing Aviation Industry. He works with Military, General Aviation, Corporate, and Commuter Pilots transitioning to the larger airlines. Mr. Darby provides complete, timely, and accurate career information to help pilots make informed decisions throughout their job search and to assist them in their career development as an airline pilot. Retired United Airlines captain, airline and military instructor pilot.

AIR-Experts Services Provided:

Pilot Career Earnings and Employability Models

Depositions and Trials

Expert Witness and Litigation Support

Case Preparation and Analysis

Pilot Forecasting:

Pilot Hiring and Equipment forecast

Economic Forecast

Pilot Supply and Demand

Pilot Hiring