Welcome to the job site! Here is where I hope to put some of my expertise and training to good use to help you, the fellow builder and pilot with your dream to build and fly your own airplane. I would like to give you an overview of some of the options that may be available to you and that you can take advantage of. My current tickets and type of planes I am current in may help you. Tickets include the following:

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P), ground instructor, CFI (currently renewing for LSA), Lord willing a LSA instructor - Light Sport Aircraft.

Aircraft I Have Flown or Tested:

Cessna 150, 152, 172, 182, 180, 185, 210, T210, Bonanza A36, Grumman Tiger, Taylorcraft, Zenith 601XL (both conventional and tri-gear), KR2 and 2S, soon to have time in Zenith 701 and Sonex aircraft. Several years experience with Corvair powered aircraft and engine building as well. Have also restored and built airplanes and continue to do so .Keep in mind that I can personalize many of the services to help fill you particular needs. Here are some of those services:

1. Inspections:

As and A&P mechanic I can help you with condition inspections and building inspections. Some builders like to have an A&P check their progress from time to time and give advise and suggestions as to their workmanship and ideas. An example of this would be spar inspection on wooden aircraft or a corvair engine installation in a KR2 or Zenith 601. I can also do a pre-first flight inspection for you to give you the greatest chances of a successful first flight and test period on your new plane. Annual inspection and/or condition inspections are also available. These inspections may be of high value to those of you with aircraft similar to the ones I am current in.

2. Paint and Body:

I have done paint and bodywork on aluminum, fabric, and composite aircraft. Several examples are Zenith 601s that I have polished and painted. You can hire me to do this at your location or just give you a hand in polishing. Some clients prefer to fly their aircraft here, I disassemble it, paint it, assemble, and you fly home with a new looking bird. Most paint projects are arranged as to make it the most convenient as possible for the client. I can also fly in and help you lay the paint on a prepared aircraft. Again - each person has their specific needs so make sure to call and ask questions.

3. Flight Testing:

I have test flown several aircraft and also helped others in the successful transition into their new plane. So if you need me to fly to you airport, do a complete inspection and test fly your airplane, this is for you. The biggest market for this is you Zenith 601 guys or gals. I would like to see you have a smooth transition into the air. After test flights I can help you with other flight needs and training to improve your piloting skills and comfort level. Some have already used me in this fashion and are appreciative of the fact. One example would be Mark Langford and his KR2S. A few hours of ground instruction and tips have helped him accumulate over 300 hours in less than two years and be able to handle emergencies in the correct manner.

4. Instruction:

After renewing my CFI rating with a LSA ticket I will be able to train and give dual instruction to many of you that desire your LSA ticket or just some improvement in your pilotage skills. This training is one of the most important available because a competent pilot can handle his aircraft and flying better than a green one. Don't have the attitude that "I can handle this - no problem" because most of the times we discover that we don't do well learning on the fly. Preparation is key to successful flying and testing.

5. Engine and airframe build clinics:

Some have expressed interest in having me have some engine clinics at their airports or homes. If you can get a few people together that would like to see a Corvair powered plane and get some information and ask questions, maybe I can help. I've attended and spoken at a few clinics already and believe this to be a key in the success of a builder/pilot. Others have expressed and interest in having me help in airframe building by having a short "how to" clinic for KR and aluminum aircraft. These may be done at my shop or at your location.

As you can see, I believe that this gives you, the builder and pilot, a large resource that you can draw from that may meet your specific needs. The best way to arrange this is to contact me via email. I will then draw up a tentative itinerary and see how I can meet the most people's needs on a trip. If I can combine trips and If you can have a group at a location that is ready to learn, that helps us all. Some services are more specific to the individual of course.