RickSolana
Active Member
I have just finished an incredible experience building my RV-10 airframe through Jesse Saint's builder assist program. It was extremely educational, the build was of the highest quality, and the speed was incredible.
Educational: Jesse is a font of knowledge, and his staff are all very talented and dedicated at what they do. During the two weeks in Ecuador, the knowledge transfer happened not only during the day in the shop, but also outside of the shop from constant airplane conversations with Jesse and Galo.
Quality: I had built an RV-6a 20 years ago, so I like to think I know what to look for and am fairly particular. It became quickly evident that the quality of workmanship was first rate all around. And the attitude in the shop is about doing things right.
Speed: 2 weeks of my time in Ecuador! Plenty of time planning before and after. Also, the team gets the airframe up to a quick build status before you arrive. They also take care of most of the deburring and dimpling. Going forward, I have chosen to install the panel and wire the plane with Jesse in his shop in Florida. When the plane arrives there it will already have been painted with my paint scheme. After that, I will bring the airframe to my home airport and install the engine and interior myself. Should be flying before the year is out.
It was a really enjoyable time. The atmosphere in the shop made you feel right at home. Room and board is with Galo's family, a wonderful experience in itself. I customized a lot of the design with learnings from Van's Air Force and parts from many well known third party vendors, making these decisions with excellent guidance from Jesse and Galo.
I couldn't have made a better decision than to build this RV-10 with Jesse's program.
Educational: Jesse is a font of knowledge, and his staff are all very talented and dedicated at what they do. During the two weeks in Ecuador, the knowledge transfer happened not only during the day in the shop, but also outside of the shop from constant airplane conversations with Jesse and Galo.
Quality: I had built an RV-6a 20 years ago, so I like to think I know what to look for and am fairly particular. It became quickly evident that the quality of workmanship was first rate all around. And the attitude in the shop is about doing things right.
Speed: 2 weeks of my time in Ecuador! Plenty of time planning before and after. Also, the team gets the airframe up to a quick build status before you arrive. They also take care of most of the deburring and dimpling. Going forward, I have chosen to install the panel and wire the plane with Jesse in his shop in Florida. When the plane arrives there it will already have been painted with my paint scheme. After that, I will bring the airframe to my home airport and install the engine and interior myself. Should be flying before the year is out.
It was a really enjoyable time. The atmosphere in the shop made you feel right at home. Room and board is with Galo's family, a wonderful experience in itself. I customized a lot of the design with learnings from Van's Air Force and parts from many well known third party vendors, making these decisions with excellent guidance from Jesse and Galo.
I couldn't have made a better decision than to build this RV-10 with Jesse's program.