Co-Owner
CurrentAir Vehicle Engineering and Design: Leadership, Configuration, Certification, Performance, Loads Analysis, Stress Analysis, Design, Engineering System Definition.Current Projects: - CTO for Explorer Aircraft - Acting structures manager for Stratos Aircraft - Structures Engineer, Part 23 laminar flow experimental aircraft - Fleet Modifications and Life Extension Issues for Flight training School - Advisory and technical roles on other programsPrevious Project Experience: Acting CTO for VTOL, electric-hybrid aircraft program VLJs & High-Performance Part 23 Aircraft - Configuration and Layout, Structural Design, Material & Process, Landing Gear design, Flight Controls, Engine Installations and Structural Compliance for composite and metallic aircraft projects. (Diamond D-Jet, Piperjet, Stratos 714 & 716, Explorer 500 & 750, Kestrel K-350, Otto Celera, Others): FAA and Transport Canada TCs Business Jets - Stress Analysis of Fuselage, Wing, Empennage, Doors, Mechanical Systems and Engine Installations. (Sino Swearingen, Dassault F7X, Lear 85, Global Express, CRJ 700, Hawker): FAA, EASA and Transport Canada TCs Airborne Sensing Applications - Design and Stress for Multiple Aircraft Camera Pods/Sensor Installations/Equipment installation in part 23 and part 25 aircraft. Interiors - Stress Analysis for Monument, cabinet, galley and bulkhead installations and floor modifications for multiple wide-body conversions. Unusual Projects/Experimental - General design, performance and configuration work on unusual flying platforms: Wing in Ground effect craft, Powered Parachutes, Dirigibles, Flying Wings. Other: Compliance Program Planning, Training, Ground test and Laboratory test program plans, reports and results review & interpretation.
