rates
The hot-bed question. “How many aeronautical units will it cost me to get Aldrich on my aircraft?” You’ve come to right place. That said, I always recommend talking to a few folks first. Get a feel for their work, their experience, and their personality. It matters.
There’s a lot of good people out there doing great things. They’re probably friends with me, or at least I might know them, so rest assured you’re most likely in good hands all around. Go with your gut and be sure you’re speaking the same language so you’re all on the same page.
amateur builds
Airworthiness Certificate
-$600 - Includes preliminary phone calls, up to 2 visits within 100 miles of Lancaster, CA, and a comprehensive review of your application with corrections.
-Current GSA mileage rates over 100 miles (billed roundtrip)
-$75 for additional inspections as needed
-$75/hour phone consults (1st hour free)
-$125/hour if you talk slow
Repairs & Modifications (Schedule Permitting)
-$75/hour
-$300/hour if you want to help
-$500/hour if you ask questions
-$1000/hour if you want to do it yourself
Avionics Installations (Schedule Permitting)
-$135/hour
-$200/hour to dissect rat’s nest wiring
-$300/hour if you eat loudly… or want to help
-$400/hour if you’re a mouth-breather
-$475/hour if you wear Nike Monarchs
Beer Therapy
-$125 (includes a 6-pack and box of tissues)
Pre-Buys
-$1000 starting… let’s talk
Ferrying
-$1700 starting… let’s talk
Consulting
-$Free… probably. Don’t abuse it.
-$75/hour after an indeterminate and subjective amount of abuse
Company/corporate builds
Rates vary based on your project, projects, progress, details, distance, and obviously your attitude and/or if you talk about how much money you have. Airworthiness Certificates start at $3500. Local travel billed based on time and mileage. National projects billed at an additional $500/day plus all travel accommodations. Consulting rates billed at $140/hour. Contact me for more information and specifics. Be nice… honey over vinegar… always.
