Aviation Expert Witness Services
Court-qualified helicopter expert — Commercial Helicopter Pilot and Part 145 Repair Station owner with 22,000+ flight hours.
For Attorneys & Insurers
A Helicopter Expert Who Actually Flies, Examines & Maintains Helicopters
Most aviation experts retired from the cockpit decades ago. Michael Bisek hasn't. He still flies charters, instructs as a Authorized Flight Instructor, and oversees an FAA-Certified Repair Station every week — which means his opinions are grounded in current regulation, current procedures, and current maintenance practice.
Michael has provided expert services in helicopter accident, training, maintenance, and product-liability matters across multiple states. Available for plaintiff and defense work, federal and state court, arbitration, and pre-suit consultation.
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Michael Bisek — Aviation Expert Witness
Court-Qualified Credentials
Qualifications at a Glance
- 51 Years Aviation Maintenance Experience
- FAA Authorized Flight Instructor
- FAA Part 141 Chief Flight Instructor
- Commercial Helicopter Pilot
- FAA Part 145 Repair Station Owner
- 22,000+ Helicopter Flight Hours
Qualifications
Why Counsel Retain Michael
Services
What Michael Provides
Accident & Incident Analysis
Independent review of NTSB reports, maintenance records, pilot logs, weather, and ATC data to determine probable cause.
Written Expert Reports
Rule 26 compliant reports for federal court, state court, and arbitration. Clear opinions, supported by FAA regulations and operating data.
Deposition & Trial Testimony
Court-qualified expert witness experienced in plaintiff and defense work, including jury trials, bench trials, and mediation.
Maintenance & Airworthiness Review
FAA-Certified Repair Station perspective on airworthiness directives, service bulletins, inspection records, and component history.
Pilot Performance & Training
Authorized Flight Instructor and Part 141 Chief Instructor perspective on pilot decision-making, training adequacy, currency, and proficiency standards.
Insurance & Subrogation Support
Pre-litigation evaluation, coverage opinions, and damages analysis for aviation insurers and brokers.
Expert Witness Practice Areas
Our Expert Witness Services
Helicopter Accident Reconstruction
Independent reconstruction integrating NTSB data, wreckage examination, performance modeling, and human factors.
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Active-practitioner FAR opinions: Parts 61, 91, 133, 135, 137, and 145 enforcement and litigation.
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Independent crash investigation by a working Part 145 Repair Station owner — site, components, records.
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Court-qualified, Daubert-ready testimony in federal and state court — composed under cross.
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Cause and origin, damages, coverage, subrogation, and pre-bind risk audits for carriers and MGAs.
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Texas-based retention with same-day site visits across the I-35 corridor and statewide court coverage.
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Case Areas
- Helicopter accident & loss-of-control
- Powerline & wire-strike incidents
- Aerial application / utility operations
- Flight school & instructional accidents
- Maintenance malpractice claims
- Pilot certification & airman disputes
- Product liability (component failure)
- Charter / Part 135 operational disputes
Engagement
How to Retain
- 1. Initial conflict check & call. Email or call to outline the matter, parties, and timeline.
- 2. Engagement letter & retainer. Standard hourly rates; retainer applied to first work performed.
- 3. Document review & site visit. NTSB factual, maintenance records, pilot files, photos, and (where helpful) wreckage inspection.
- 4. Preliminary opinion or written report. Verbal preliminary opinion before commitment to a written Rule 26 report.
- 5. Deposition & trial. Available for travel nationwide.
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