Professional Services

Expert
witness.

Aviation expertise grounded in 20 years of real-world operations.
Reasonable rates. Willing to travel.

The owner of Aces High Aviation is available to provide expert witness services in aviation-related legal matters. With over two decades in the industry and continuous operation of a Part 61 flight school since 2010, the depth of hands-on experience is substantial and well-documented.

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Areas of Expertise

Six domains

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Flight InstructionCFI standards · training methodology · student assessment

Standards of care in flight instruction, lesson structure, student progression, pre-solo and stage check standards, instructor responsibilities, and the instructor-student relationship. Experience managing 15+ active CFIs and training hundreds of students since 2010.

Since: 2010
CFIs managed: 15+

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Flight School OperationPart 61 operations · scheduling · safety culture

Day-to-day management of a Part 61 flight school: dispatch, scheduling, maintenance oversight, safety policies, CFI hiring and supervision, student onboarding, and regulatory compliance. 100+ active students, 13 aircraft on the line.

Active students: 100+
Fleet: 13 aircraft

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Aircraft PurchasesAcquisition · valuation · pre-buy

Aircraft acquisition decisions, pre-buy inspection processes, valuation methodology, fleet composition strategy, and the practical considerations of purchasing training aircraft. Direct experience purchasing and managing a mixed fleet of Cessna 152s, 172s, and a Diamond DA-42.

Fleet types: C152 · C172 · DA-42

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Aircraft RegulationsFAA Part 61 · Part 91 · airworthiness

FAA regulatory framework for flight training, aircraft operations, airworthiness requirements, pilot certification standards, and compliance obligations. Practical interpretation and application of FARs in a real-world training environment.

Regulations: Part 61 · Part 91

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Aircraft ManagementLeaseback · maintenance · scheduling

Aircraft management including leaseback arrangements, maintenance scheduling, utilization tracking, insurance considerations, and the economics of operating training aircraft at scale.

Experience: 13 aircraft fleet

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Aircraft OperationSingle-engine · multi-engine · simulator

Practical aircraft operations including single-engine and multi-engine piston aircraft, simulator-based training integration, dispatch decision-making, and operational risk management at a busy Class D airport.

Base: KLGB · Class D

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Qualifications

Background · credentials

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20+ years in aviation.

Over two decades of continuous involvement in general aviation, flight training, aircraft ownership, and flight school management.

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Flight school since 2010.

Aces High Aviation has operated continuously at Long Beach Airport since 2010. Hundreds of students trained, dozens of private pilot certificates issued.

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13-aircraft fleet.

Manages a fleet of 13 aircraft including Cessna 152s, Cessna 172s, a Diamond DA-42 Twin Star, and a Redbird MCX simulator.

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Willing to travel.

Available for depositions, trial testimony, and case consultation. Based in Long Beach, California, willing to travel nationally.

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Discuss your
case.

Contact us to discuss your matter and determine whether the expertise offered is a fit. Initial consultations are straightforward and confidential. Reasonable rates provided upon inquiry.

Call (562) 726-3719 → Email admin@aceshighaviation.com → About Aces High →

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