Douglas Moss (BS Engr, MS Engr, MBA) is a trained and experienced professional pilot and engineer. He provides research and investigations of aircraft accidents to determine the causal factors. His professional experience spans over 30 years in aviation as an engineer and professional pilot, including assignments as a USAF fighter pilot, USAF experimental test pilot, McDonnell Douglas engineering 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 adjunct professor 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

• 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

Capt. Robert E. Norris - Aviation Expert

Experience:

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:

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:

Len Scott offers extensive aviation knowledge and expertise to the legal and insurance communities. Services include accident analysis, aviation consulting, specialized training, safety audits, expert selection consultation, expert testimony, or opponent-expert evaluation.

Extensive Aviation Background, as a pilot and as a technician, includes:

ITC Experts provides top Technical Experts for the Legal and Insurance Communities. ITC is organized as a collaborative of experts and facilities from multiple, varied groups, but unlike a brokerage or finder service, ITC has a staff of experts who augment their deep experience and industry-leading qualifications with the specialized knowledge and resources of collaborators from leading universities, government laboratories, technical societies, and industry. ITC Experts has expanded it's services to include Building & Environmental Consultants and General Aviation Experts.

Mr. Richard Bidwell is a Licensed Professional Chemical Engineer that brings to ITC Expert Services over 25 years of multi-disciplined engineering experience. He has fully utilized his diverse hands-on experience in the national and international investigations of fires and explosions involving residential, commercial and industrial facilities and heavy equipment. He has also been responsible for failure analysis and incident investigations relating to industrial and chemical processes or process equipment, chemical exposure and industrial accidents.

Mr. Bidwell has nearly two decades of experience in all engineering aspects of chemical processing and industrial plant operations, including design, maintenance, safety and bulk material handling and transportation. Clients have included major petroleum and chemical producers, fuel gas companies and suppliers, the United States Chemical Hazard and Safety Board (CSB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Mr. Bidwell Specializes in:

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 Hiring and Equipment forecast

Economic Forecast

Pilot Supply and Demand

Pilot Hiring Trends

Dale Leppard has extensive experience in aviation and aviation accident investigation and reconstruction. He has been a commercial pilot for over 46 years, flying under Parts 121, 135 and 91, and has over 22,000 hours of flight time. As chairman of the ALPA National Accident Investigation Board, he participated with the NTSB in the field investigation of approximately 25 major accidents. He also served as chairman of the International Federation of Airline Pilots Association (IFALPA) Accident Analysis Committee. Mr. Leppard taught wreckage inspection and documentation of wreckage at ALPA's Accident Investigator's School for many years.

Mr. Leppard has been involved in aircraft accident investigation for over 40 years, and has acted as a consultant in accident matters for over 25 years. He has testified extensively in state and federal court proceedings.

Mr. Leppard supervised the development of the international Aviation Safety Reporting System, (ASRS) and negotiated inclusion of the system in the NASA/FAA ASRS data base.

Mr. Leppard is currently flying as a contract pilot under Parts 135 and 91, and is qualified and current on the G-IV and Falcon 900EX aircraft. He has served as chief pilot for a large jet charter company. Mr. Leppard has over 500 hours of flight instructor time. He instructed at Atlantic Aviation, Northeast Airways, Flying Lion, Ltd., and in Rutgers University and Princeton University ROTC Basic Flying Programs.

Areas of Specialization:

Aviation accident analysis and reconstruction

Wreckage analysis

Flight path reconstruction

Weather factors

FAA Regulations

Crew Performance

Cabin safety

Flight crew hiring and employability

Termination matters