Many accident investigations begin with the use of an expert that is considered to be a generalist in order to sort out the pertinent technical details. DVI's staff has a broad background in science, piloting, and aircraft maintenance, and our experience fosters a holistic approach to understanding the dynamics of an aircraft accident. This in turn, often saves the client's time and energy in determining the technical direction a case might take. DVI has formed a network of focused aviation specialists, which when appropriate, can be retained to gain a deeper understanding of a particular issue. Specialists within DVI's network include Autopilots and Avionics Experts, Certification Experts, Composite Materials Experts, FAA Experts, Fires and Explosions Experts, Human Factors Experts, Metallurgical Experts, Radar and ATC Experts, and Weather Experts.