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Old 06-20-2015, 07:16 PM
kritisingh kritisingh is offline
 
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Default RV-6 Mechanic in Northern CA

Hey guys

I'm looking at a plane in Pleasant Hill, CA. Does anyone know of a mechanic or RV expert in or near the area who can check out the plane next week?

Thank you. BTW i'm loving this community!!
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Old 06-20-2015, 09:51 PM
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Lee Apaka in Rio Vista. Two time builder, long time A&P.
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:28 PM
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Try Earl Hibler in Alameda. A&P-IA, glasair owner, familiar with RVs. Sorry I don't have his phone number handy, but google him. He's also raced at Reno. Full name Phillip Earl Hibler.
You said Pleasant Hill. Is the plane not at an airport? Or at Concord KCCR?
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Old 06-21-2015, 12:28 AM
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Yeah the plane is at KCCR. Thanks
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Old 06-21-2015, 09:37 AM
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Hey guys

I'm looking at a plane in Pleasant Hill, CA. Does anyone know of a mechanic or RV expert in or near the area who can check out the plane next week?

Thank you. BTW i'm loving this community!!
Call: 209-451-2757 > Craig Vincent @ The Plane Exchange & ShipAPlane. He's out of Stockton California not far from Pleasant Hill.

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Craig is a VAF Paid Advertiser and a moderator as well.

I've spoke to him on the phone a few times. He's a Vans builder and has a partner who is an AP.
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Old 06-21-2015, 10:22 AM
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Try experienced, multiple RV builder Steve Barnes at: rvstormer@gmail.com He is based at nearby Sonoma County Airport (KSTS).
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Old 06-21-2015, 12:30 PM
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Thank you guys for your suggestions!!

You guys are great!!
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