Mechanical/Aeronautical engineer with broad experience in light aircraft design and testing and a history of quickly helping light sport aircraft companies through the FAA certification process.
Work Experience
Independent Aerospace Engineering Consultant September 2012 – Present
Provide engineering consulting services to light aircraft companies including: engineering models and drawings, aerodynamic loads calculations, structural load testing, and documentation.
Clients:
Aero Adventure Inc. – Deland, FL
Created 3d models and engineering drawings for all components and assemblies of the Aventura II experimental aircraft.
American Legend Aircraft Company – Sulphur Springs, TX
Successfully guided Legend Aircraft through FAA Light Sport Aircraft certification of their AL-18 Super Legend.
Wrote test plan for certification of the aircraft structure and successfully carried out all load testing and documentation of compliance.
Created 3d models and engineering drawings for the AL-18 wing parts and assemblies using the Solidworks computer aided design (CAD) software.
Wrote Pilot’s Operating Handbook and Maintenance Manual for the AL-18.
Carried out Finite Element Analysis (FEA), handwritten analysis, testing, and documentation required for certification of the AL-18 with floats.
Progressive Aerodyne Inc. – Tavares, FL
Aided Progressive Aerodyne in successful FAA certification of their SeaRey light sport aircraft.
Created 3d models and production engineering assembly ...
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