PASSION & PROMISE
In the heart of the Pacific Northwest lies a growing hotbed of aviation ingenuity known as Redmond, Oregon. RDD Enterprises brings a rich heritage serving both Experimental and Certified aircraft communities. Our extensive experience begins with Research, Design and Development, and extends deep into modification, fabrication, construction and customer support.
Our passion and enthusiasm for aviation is contagious and you can see it on display in our current brainchild, the LX7, an aircraft that not only performs an important function, but outperforms the competition on multiple levels. Not only have we surpassed the constraints and inherent challenges associated with building an experimental aircraft, we’ve created an environment where we can efficiently replicate perfection one aircraft after another.
Dovetailing with our ability to produce aircraft with impeccable consistency is our commitment to each customer to make sure their LX7 is fully tested and proven. Only after it has passed our rigorous testing will we allow it to undergo yours. What’s more, after you’ve taken possession of your aircraft, you can be sure that RDD will provide the ultimate in technical support to assure that your LX7 continue to perform at its peak.
Our passion and enthusiasm for aviation is contagious and you can see it on display in our current brainchild, the LX7, an aircraft that not only performs an important function, but outperforms the competition on multiple levels. Not only have we surpassed the constraints and inherent challenges associated with building an experimental aircraft, we’ve created an environment where we can efficiently replicate perfection one aircraft after another.
Dovetailing with our ability to produce aircraft with impeccable consistency is our commitment to each customer to make sure their LX7 is fully tested and proven. Only after it has passed our rigorous testing will we allow it to undergo yours. What’s more, after you’ve taken possession of your aircraft, you can be sure that RDD will provide the ultimate in technical support to assure that your LX7 continue to perform at its peak.
THE RDD TEAM
We are proud of the diversity and extent of aviation knowledge that our team represents. Each person has a unique set of skills and abilities that set RDD apart as a premier organization. We know it is no accident that each of us has been brought together to provide service beyond that found anywhere else in our market.
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DAVID McRAE
Owner/Marketing and Sales/Customer Care/Business Development David began his aviation career as an FBO fuel truck driver in San Diego. From there he worked as an A&P Mechanic and has also owned an FBO and aircraft sales and service center for a major light GA manufacturer. Prior to joining RDD, David served with Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing in two different Vice President capacities. David holds Commercial SEL with an Instrument Rating and has flight experience in a wide variety of GA aircraft. Additionally he holds an A&P with Inspection Authorization. David has also built two Lancair aircraft and has performed many inspections prior to first flights and completed many first flights of Amateur Built aircraft. David holds a BS in Aviation Flight and Maintenance Technology and is passionate about the processes employed to both build a great airplane and a great company. David's expertise includes:
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MARK MAHNKE
Owner/Ideation/Creative Design The Story of Flight has always been a blending of the relationship of science and art. Mark Mahnke has been working with high performance aircraft since 1990 and believes that relationship is key to the creation of exceptional aircraft. With an FAA mechanic’s license and a B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Mark has worked to bring personal custom built aircraft to life for dozens of happy customers. Mark has assisted with numerous development projects for aircraft manufacturing companies. Over the years, Mark has worked with many talented designers and engineers which has fed his passion to see creative design blended seamlessly with physics and aerodynamics. True efficiency and value in production happen when the entire process is designed with purpose. From the initial concept to thrilled flying customers, every part of the process is critical to creating an exceptional finished product. Mark’s expertise includes the following:
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Eric Schmidlin
Owner/Engineering/Manufacturing/Business Development Eric is an innovative, results-driven leader with broad-based expertise in operations, strategic planning and business development. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University and a dual Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering and management (MBA) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With 20 years of diverse industry and functional expertise in executive and director level positions, he has lead organizations through significant growth, diversification, subsequent mergers, and acquisitions activities. He brings not only Fortune 100 corporate experience with Johnson Controls Inc., Honeywell Aerospace, Boeing Space and Communications, but also significant entrepreneurial success leading companies like Ryan International, Avidyne Corporation, and S&G Manufacturing Group. Eric has also built and flies his own Lancair Legacy aircraft. Eric's expertise include:
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