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Getting into Consulting

(OP)
I was recently laid off from my job and have started my own consulting company.  I am in the process of applying for an FAA DER.

I am looking for any suggestions from successful consultants.

Thanks.

Nigel Waterhouse & Associates
Aeronautical Consulting Engineers

Transport Canada and F.A.A approval of fixed and rotor wing aircraft alterations: Structures, Systems, Powerplants and electrical.
n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com

RE: Getting into Consulting

Nigel-

We've never met but I know of you by reputation through your work at KFC and, of course, your posts here.  (The Canadian aircraft certification scene is such a small community)

I don't have much offer as advice; but in my (albeit limited) experience the big, easy money is in Americans wanting to export high-end aircraft internationally--via Canada.  It seems that nearly any airworthiness authority will accept a nice, clean Canadian STC paper trail without comment, but balk at an American plane accompanied by a sheaf of scribbled-on-napkins field approvals.  So, you do up some proper drawings, some simple stress reports, issue a few LSTCs on the temporarily Canadian-registered aircraft, and everyone's happy.  It seems that most of the stuff at issue is interior installations and avionics.  Not a big deal.

I think the consulting industry here could use some capable competition: I wish you the best in your business.

Regards

RE: Getting into Consulting

(OP)
Yes I hear what you are saying.  I am also in the process of applying for Canadian delegation, it is the catch 22 situation.  I need to submit some more work, but I am having a problem finding it.  I have even considered "buying" a DAR delegation by simply thinking up some good mods and submitting them myself.  Unfortunately, my current financial situation wont allow that.

I would be interested to know about you and what you are involved with.  Perhaps you would like to email me so we could establish some contact.

Nigel Waterhouse & Associates
Aeronautical Consulting Engineers

Transport Canada and F.A.A approval of fixed and rotor wing aircraft alterations: Structures, Systems, Powerplants and electrical.
n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com

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