Mr. Rigler is an expert in:
Aircraft accident investigations
Aircraft accident reconstructions
Aviation safety & security
Aerial photography
Airport security
Airport/ramp/hangar safety
Air traffic control procedures
NTSB accident report analysis
Aerobatics
Pilot Error
Witness interviews
Airline & aviation business loss assessment
Aviation-related fraud
Flight crew salaries
FAA searches
Ultra light aircraft
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: University of North Texas, B.A.
Sam Houston State University, M.A.
Aviation Safety Program ñ School of Engineering, University of Southern California
Southern California Safety Institute - Helicopter Accident Investigation, Gas Turbine Accident Investigation, Human Factors
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI)
Lawyer Pilots Bar Association
NTSB Bar Association
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
National Association of Flight Instructors--Master Instructor
Helicopter Association International
Flight Safety Foundation
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Instruct college-level courses in Aeronautical Sciences, including Aviation Safety, Aircraft Accident Investigation, Safety Progra Management, Aviation Legislation, Corporate Aviation Operations, Business & Commercial Aviation, Specialized Aviation Safety & Security Classes.
Speak on aviation safety and security matters for professional aviation groups.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 20+
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Aviation accident reconstruction, air crash investigations, airport injury, airworthiness, pilot error, aviation safety and security, passenger rage, aviation mechanical failures.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 25
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: July 2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 20
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 6
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 9
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, investigation, aviation accident reconstruction, witness interviews, expert testimony, aviation safety & security audits and specialized training.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 175
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 175 and up
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 2,000 per day
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 2,000 per day
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: $3,500 retainer (applied to final invoice)
Travel expenses (airline tickets or mileage, hotel accomodations, rental car; but no meals), extraordinary copy fees, postage and mailing. No charge for phone and faxes unless an extraordinary expense.
