David Pearl

David is a former Navy pilot and an attorney specializing in aviation law. He defended pilots, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and aviation businesses including several significant jury trials.

Flying and airplanes are his passion. Now a freelance writer, David writes for a wide variety of clients on range of topics.

AI special mission screen

Making the impossible routine: teaching special mission aviators how to do what has never been done

David Pearl talks with experts to find out how pilots manage to attain and retain the very special skills needed to fly special missions

LAPD helicopter crew

The challenging world of urban police aviation

David Pearl speaks to the Los Angeles Police Department to gather its perspective on the universal challenges of aerial policing and their solutions

Soldiers

Combat search and rescue: a changing theatre

David Pearl examines how combat search and rescue is evolving to keep ensure that the pledge of 'we'll always have your back' remains for the battlefields of tomorrow

Working

How MROs approached supply chain difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic

David Pearl explores how several MROs approached supply chain and other challenges related to the pandemic, illustrating their fearless determination, adaptability, creativity, and willingness both to recognize and embrace new...