GrummanMechanics - Revision history

Pkuhns at 18:14, 17 April 2017

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	Excel-Air Services - KRZL (Jasper County Airport), Rensselaer, Indiana:		Excel-Air Services - KRZL (Jasper County Airport), Rensselaer, Indiana:
	:[[User:Pkuhns\|Peter Kuhns]]: "There are a handful of Grumman expert mechanics in the U.S. Excel-Air is one of them. Their prices are fair, the labor is exceptional, and the atmosphere - for those who do owner-assisted annuals - is enjoyable. Although the shop maintains many different aircraft types, their specialty remains Grummans. They have the equipment and knowledge to fix any problem they encounter with bonded aluminum, wet wings, Lycomings, among other things. They also allow owner-assisted annuals, which is a multi-faceted benefit to the Grumman owner. http://excelairservices.com/		:[[User:Pkuhns\|Peter Kuhns]]: "There are a handful of Grumman expert mechanics in the U.S. Excel-Air is one of them. Their prices are fair, the labor is exceptional, and the atmosphere - for those who do owner-assisted annuals - is enjoyable. Although the shop maintains many different aircraft types, their specialty remains Grummans. They have the equipment and knowledge to fix any problem they encounter with bonded aluminum, wet wings, Lycomings, among other things. They also allow owner-assisted annuals, which is a multi-faceted benefit to the Grumman owner. At the time of this entry (Apr 2017) I have owner-assisted 6 annuals and also a separate owner-assisted, two-week engine swap. Every visit has been hugely educational and worth the time-cost in triplicate. http://excelairservices.com/

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Pkuhns: Added Excel Air in Indiana - Can't believe it wasn't on here!

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Added Excel Air in Indiana - Can't believe it wasn't on here!

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	Mark Clowdus, AP		Mark Clowdus, AP
	:[[User:Scoffey\|Stephen Coffey]], February, 2009: "I have occasionally used Mark for two airplanes over the past few years. Mark is thorough, but I've come to question some of his comments. On two airplanes at prebuy, he noted a rotten alternator belt. One of those had been replaced with new 3 months earlier! I've had mixed results, as have others on field. I requested an owner assisted annual at one time, and was turned down. He has insisted that my airplane, despite being 30 years old, needs 12-inch numbers. There are just better options available."		:[[User:Scoffey\|Stephen Coffey]], February, 2009: "I have occasionally used Mark for two airplanes over the past few years. Mark is thorough, but I've come to question some of his comments. On two airplanes at prebuy, he noted a rotten alternator belt. One of those had been replaced with new 3 months earlier! I've had mixed results, as have others on field. I requested an owner assisted annual at one time, and was turned down. He has insisted that my airplane, despite being 30 years old, needs 12-inch numbers. There are just better options available."

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			Excel-Air Services - KRZL (Jasper County Airport), Rensselaer, Indiana:
			:[[User:Pkuhns\|Peter Kuhns]]: "There are a handful of Grumman expert mechanics in the U.S. Excel-Air is one of them. Their prices are fair, the labor is exceptional, and the atmosphere - for those who do owner-assisted annuals - is enjoyable. Although the shop maintains many different aircraft types, their specialty remains Grummans. They have the equipment and knowledge to fix any problem they encounter with bonded aluminum, wet wings, Lycomings, among other things. They also allow owner-assisted annuals, which is a multi-faceted benefit to the Grumman owner. http://excelairservices.com/

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Scott Jernigan at 19:07, 26 April 2014

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	:[[User:Scoffey\|Stephen Coffey]]: "In February, 2008, they painted my airplane, and did an acceptable $3,500 single color job. Communication is horrible. Yes, there are details I would have done differently myself, but didn't have time. I would NOT have them do anything unless you set up a $500 to start, $1000 after you strip it and send me pictures, yaddah yaddah type of plan."		:[[User:Scoffey\|Stephen Coffey]]: "In February, 2008, they painted my airplane, and did an acceptable $3,500 single color job. Communication is horrible. Yes, there are details I would have done differently myself, but didn't have time. I would NOT have them do anything unless you set up a $500 to start, $1000 after you strip it and send me pictures, yaddah yaddah type of plan."

	~~TwelveStone Aviation, 479-799-8065, Springdale, AR~~
	:[[User:Scott_Jernigan\|Scott Jernigan]], February, 2008: "John Gearhart has been working on my Cheetah for 10 years now. He was involved in the HyperCheetah conversion as well. John is a very good mechanic who refuses to cut corners, but also knows the difference between required and recommended."

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Roscoe at 04:19, 25 April 2014

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	Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>		Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>
	Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [http://www.yankee-aviation.com / Yankee Aviation]		Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [http://www.yankee-aviation.com/ Yankee Aviation]

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	WA25 (Green Valley) Granite Falls<br/><br/>		WA25 (Green Valley) Granite Falls<br/><br/>
	Ken Blackman - AirModsNW		Ken Blackman - AirModsNW
	The home of the Guru, Ken's shop is one of our two major supplier of parts for our planes. The work out of this shop is exceptional.		The home of the Guru, Ken's shop is one of our two major supplier of parts for our planes. The work out of this shop is exceptional. [http://www.airmodsnw.com AirModsNW]

	SHN (Shelton, WA)		SHN (Shelton, WA)

Roscoe at 04:17, 25 April 2014

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	Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>		Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>
	Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [http://www.yankee-aviation.com]		Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [http://www.yankee-aviation.com / Yankee Aviation]

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Roscoe at 04:17, 25 April 2014

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	Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>		Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>
	Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [www.yankee-aviation.com]		Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [http://www.yankee-aviation.com]

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Roscoe at 04:16, 25 April 2014

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	Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>		Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>
	Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [www.yankee-aviation.com ~~/ Yankee Aviation~~]		Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [www.yankee-aviation.com]

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Roscoe at 04:15, 25 April 2014

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	Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>		Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>
	Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. www.yankee-aviation.com		Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. [www.yankee-aviation.com / Yankee Aviation]

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Roscoe at 02:44, 25 April 2014

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	Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>		Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>
	Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in ~~teh~~ hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay.		Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in the hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay as well as Yankee serial number 0002, the oldest girl in the fleet. www.yankee-aviation.com

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Roscoe at 02:43, 25 April 2014

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	Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)		Roscoe Rosche A&P/IA, Yankee Aviation, KHAO (Butler County Regional - Hogan Field)<br/>
	Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in teh hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay.		Roscoe has been working on Grummans for 20 plus years and has studied with the Guru Ken Blackman and the guys at Fletchair. His attitude is a bad day in teh hangar is better than a good day in the office. Passionate about the line and a font of historical stories about the line. He also has the 4-seat prototype, the Patriot - AA2, in his storage bay.