Builder Assistance
Overview
Builder Assitance programs are educational by nature and are designed to help individuals with the assembly of their personal kit aircraft. Our goal at QSP is to offer a supportive environment where assembling your Zenith kit can be accomplished quickly and to a very high standard with qualified help; direct involvement by the owner/builder in the construction process is a basic requirement. Unless the finished aircraft will be exported and registered outside the US, we expect builders to be present and personally involved in all phases of assembly while their project is at our facilities.
The purpose of a Builder Assistance program is to get your Zenair Zodiac or STOL airframe kit assembled quickly and cost-effectively. Different levels of builder support are offered, from hands-off mentoring to full-on assistance by one, two, or even three highly skilled and experienced assistants. In all cases, Builder Support or Builder Assistance is provided by independant contractors and can easily be customized to meet your needs. Most programs begin with an advanced Quick-Build Kit (QBK) or "Jump-Start" Kit.
Quality Sport Planes makes its facilities available for kit customers who wish to contract for block-time programs (i.e. two weeks at a time) or for hourly Builder Assistance by the day. We have had numerous builders contract for assistance with just their wings or fuselage (to give a long-standing project a boost). Our daily shop fee is $50.00 plus a modest $5.00 tool useage surcharge. These fees apply whenever a kit project is in our shop and being worked on. There is a $10.00/day storage fee for kits stored in our facility when they are not being worked on.
The purpose of a Builder Assistance program is to get your Zenair Zodiac or STOL airframe kit assembled quickly and cost-effectively. Different levels of builder support are offered, from hands-off mentoring to full-on assistance by one, two, or even three highly skilled and experienced assistants. In all cases, Builder Support or Builder Assistance is provided by independant contractors and can easily be customized to meet your needs. Most programs begin with an advanced Quick-Build Kit (QBK) or "Jump-Start" Kit.
Quality Sport Planes makes its facilities available for kit customers who wish to contract for block-time programs (i.e. two weeks at a time) or for hourly Builder Assistance by the day. We have had numerous builders contract for assistance with just their wings or fuselage (to give a long-standing project a boost). Our daily shop fee is $50.00 plus a modest $5.00 tool useage surcharge. These fees apply whenever a kit project is in our shop and being worked on. There is a $10.00/day storage fee for kits stored in our facility when they are not being worked on.
Be advised that with all programs, the overall responsibility for construction, assembly, inspections, registration & operation of the aircraft will at all times remain with the builder/owner.
Our Custom Programs
Our programs are varied and flexible. We can assist with all stages of aircraft assembly:
For additional details on scheduling and on our affordable fees for custom programs and services, call 707-894-4084 and ask for Ivan!
- Single Airframe Components (i.e. wings, etc.)
- Complete Airframes
- Firewall Forward Installations
- Instrument Panels
- Avionics installations
- Cabin Interiors
- Final Assemblies & Rigging
- Weight & Balance
- NEW: Zodiac Upgrade Assistance
For additional details on scheduling and on our affordable fees for custom programs and services, call 707-894-4084 and ask for Ivan!
Had a mis-hap and need help with a repair?
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We could help you get back in the air sooner!
Call for availability of shop space and custom arrangements...
Note: Builder Assistance Programs are dependant on the availability of hangar space, Builder-Assistance providers, and of Quick-Build kits (unless you bring in your own). Call today for the current wait-time for a full QBK from Quality Sport Planes. Note that outside suppliers may also cause delays. Plan Accordingly!
Builder Assistance at Quality Sport Planes...
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