Profile of G Force, Inc.

Erik Rigler is an aircraft accident, safety & security investigator and instructor.

Rigler flew as a Naval Aviator in patrol, carrier-based and training aircraft. He also served as an FBI Special Agent/Pilot, receiving 20 awards for performance in flight during his career. He has instructed university level courses in Aeronautical Sciences.

Rigler has FAR flight experience under Parts 61, 91, 121, 135 & 141. Certifications include: Flight Instructor: Single Engine, Multi-Engine, Instrument, Land & Sea, Glider, Airline Transport Pilot rating & Citation Type rating. He has more than 7,000 flight hours, with more than 2,000 hours as a Certified Flight Instructor. He has been designated a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors. He also is a designated FAA Aviation Safety Counselor.

Centrally located, G Force, Inc. has affiliates throughout the country who have extensive experience as government, military, and commercial pilots and are skilled investigators. In addition, G Force, Inc. has access to the most powerful and current database services available.

As an FBI Agent, Rigler gave court testimony frequently and now provides expert testimony in aviation matters.

Professional Memberships

• International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI)
• Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association
• National Association of Flight Instructors
• Flight Safety Foundation
• National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
• Helicopter Association International
• Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
• Soaring Society of America
• Experimental Aircraft Association

Education

• University of North Texas, B.A.
• Sam Houston State University, M.A.
• Aviation Safety Program – School of Engineering, University of Southern California
• Southern California Safety Institute - Helicopter Accident Investigation, Gas Turbine Accident Investigation, Human Factors for Accident Investigators
• Howell Enterprises – Mitsubishi MU-2 Training
• National Transportation Safety Board Academy - Investigating Human Fatigue Factors, Cognitive Interviewing