Vulture wrote:
I have a friend that is seeking to put together an Argentina A-4. Who would be the best restorer company? someone had said wolf aviation llc ...... for what ever reason I have my reservations about them based on their site .... two dudes .... is what it seems like.... which none have exp on the A-4 that is apparent on the site... any feed back?
A web site should have very little impact on making this kind of decision.
It should be based more on face to face discussions, talking with people who have had their work done at that shop, talking with people who maintain and operate that specific type of aircraft, ect.
Also, using a public forum when doing this kind of info gathering should be done carefully. Someone with a personal problem might throw out irrelevant negative attacks and maybe even a competitor might hide in the shadows of the internet to throw out a negative attack.
This type of restoration will become like a marriage in terms of commitment, highs and lows, finances and how much you are willing to work with a person during difficult times.
Chose wisely.
How capable is any outfit. There are people who never have worked on an A-4 that would probably be a great choice and maybe some who have who wouldn't. I've seen project owners who have found the right person and fronted the ability to open a shop, hangar and equipment, so that person would be able to do the project.
Also expect time to be doubled or tripled and the same for costs. The FAA will probably have some surprises to throw in as well.
The 1st step is to find people who know the A-4 and form a brain trust to help figure out the answers to the questions your friend has.
Look up using the search TA-4 that has flown after a 5 year replication process and contact Maj AKA Mike McDougal. Also Rick here on WIX has experience.
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