VOLANT

Aviation Consulting Division


830-279-9464
don@volant.biz


Dr. Samuel D. Smith - B.S., M.S., Ph.D., ATP, CFI, FRAeS.

Dr. Smith consults primarily on a probono basis in an effort to enhance aviation safety and serve as a "pilot's advocate."  His extensive knowledge of aviation human factors serves as a strong defense in alleged "pilot error" cases. He has participated and testified in many airline and general aviation accident investigations. 

As an aviation enthusiast, he is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, holds the FAI diamond soaring badge, and holds FAI world speed records for the C1 class. He owns, flies and instructs in a Beechcraft V-35B Bonanza.