TECHNICAL ADVISORY
Technical Advisory
Technical credibility for aviation and frontier-tech founders
Led by Senior Aerospace & Certification Strategy Advisor David Gambill, this advisory layer brings 30+ years across rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL, and fixed-wing programs into your investor narrative.
Senior Engineering Advisor
LEAD ADVISOR
David Gambill
30+ years across Boeing and Leonardo AgustaWestland, including Chief Engineering Officer roles at multiple VTOL startups — spanning concept development, design reviews, certification strategy, and prototype readiness.
TECHNICAL CREDIBILITY PACKAGE
Messaging + Engineering Validation Combined
This package includes everything in the standard messaging program plus a full layer of engineering and certification validation. It is designed for founders building complex systems where investors will interrogate feasibility, certification, manufacturability, and timeline credibility.
INVESTORS WILL ASK
Can this aircraft or system actually fly?
Is the design technically feasible?
Is this something the FAA can certify?
Can this be built and scaled for manufacturing?
Are the timelines realistic?
Does the company have the team to execute?
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Independent check of technical realism.
FAA certification overview + key hurdles.
Manufacturing & Scalability
Guidance on build‑at‑scale challenges.
Realistic timelines + investor‑visible risks.
Technical Alignment
Messaging built alongside engineering findings.
Let’s talk about your technology, your timeline, and your capital-raising goals.
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