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EXP AIRCRAFT
SERVICES
COMPANY ADDRESS:
Northwest Regional Airport 52F
1004 Douglas Drive
Roanoke, TX 76262
Phone: 972-746-5154
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t took four years and some 3,000 hours for Walter Aronow,
owner of EXP Aircraft Services in Roanoke, Texas, to
build his experimental Van’s RV7A, a two-seat, singleengine, low-wing painted in patriotic red, white and blue.
“It was a journey of love,” said Aronow, who has enjoyed
building since he was a kid. “During the build, my wife,
Joann, would sometimes bring my dinner into the garage so
Photo courtesy of Doug Reeves
Walt Aronow flys his experimental home-built, a Van’s RV7A decked out
in a patriotic paint scheme.
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I could keep working. If I needed an extra set of hands, she
would help. I built hot rods in my youth. Finally getting to
build my own airplane was a dream come true for me.”
Every year, like thousands of other aviation enthusiasts, the
couple flies their beloved homebuilt to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., taking in the
roar of the flight line and camping next to their little RV7A in
the sticky summer heat.
“Along the way, I made lots of friends in the RV community and found myself assisting other builders with their projects as well,” said Aronow, who has 30 years experience in
aircraft maintenance in addition to being a private pilot with
more than 1,300 flight hours. “Most builders didn’t have the
experience with structures, riveting, general wiring, avionics
installations and standard aircraft practice that I did.
“I started EXP Aircraft Services because I love working on
airplanes, and I saw a real need in the experimental aviation
community for experienced aviation maintenance professionals. Someone who can help get you started, show you some
basic processes, keep you motivated and generally help you
build a safe, reliable aircraft that you and your family can
enjoy.”
At Vought Aerospace, he supervised personnel on the build
lines of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the Boeing C17 and Gulfstream 550s. Aronow, who graduated from
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, also worked as an
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Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View from Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
Panel Power for Budget Flying
Member Profile
ADS-B Countdown
Onboard Traffic Systems
A Conversation With...
The ELT Mess
Member Profile
iPads in Maintenance
Before & After
Aviation Aces
Growing Your Market
Avionics News Through the Years
FAA Fact Sheet on General Aviation Safety
AEAviators
'Smart and Cost-Friendly'
Business Basics
Legal Ease
What's New
Marketplace Classifieds
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Avionics News July 2013 - The View from Washington
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Avionics News July 2013 - International News and Regulatory Updates
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Avionics News July 2013 - Panel Power for Budget Flying
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Avionics News July 2013 - A Conversation With...
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Avionics News July 2013 - The ELT Mess
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Avionics News July 2013 - Before & After
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Avionics News July 2013 - Growing Your Market
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Avionics News July 2013 - Avionics News Through the Years
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Avionics News July 2013 - FAA Fact Sheet on General Aviation Safety
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