Michael D Loehle

Michael Loehle Wartrace, TN

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Work:

Loehle Aero Painting Co.

2006 to 2000
Founder and President Loehle Aero Coatings

2003 to 2000
Founder and President Loehle Aircraft Corporation

1985 to 2000
Founder and President Loehle Aircraft Fabric Covering and Refinishing Co

1976 to 2000
Founder and President Ritz Propeller Company

1984 to 1992
President Ultralight Flying Machines of KY
Louisville, KY
1974 to 1987
Founder and President E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
Louisville, KY
1980 to 1984
Aviation Flight Park Operator

Education:

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Shelbyville, TN
2000 to 2001
Marketing Kentucky Flying Service
Louisville, KY
1974 to 1981
Aircraft Mechanic Training Waggener High School in Louisville
Louisville, KY
1977 Bowman Field
Louisville, KY
1975 to 1976
Flight Training Bowman Field
Louisville, KY
1975
Flying Ground School

Skills:

** Light Aircraft Designer and Test Pilot - concept through production manufacturing - biplane, monoplane, high-wing and low-wing, fixed and retractable gear, tailless, foot launched<br/><br/>** Light Aircraft Component Designer and Test Pilot - spinners, propellers (fixed and ground adjustable), engine mounting, engine reduction units, landing gear (fixed and retractable), cockpit instrumentation, control system design, enclosed canopy systems, all electrical components<br/><br/>** Aircraft Propeller Manufacturer - One of the world's largest by volume - up to 50 propellers per day - veneer lamination, design through testing - static and inflight - supplied individuals and OEMs worldwide (Eipper, Rotec, Kolb, Fisher, etc.)<br/><br/>** Wood Component Manufacturing - simple crating for shipping to airworthy flight components including wooden lamination - experienced with laminating presses, molding machines, planers, table saws, gang saws, chop saws, band saws, routers, shapers, various belt sanders, etc.<br/><br/>** Metal Component Manufacturing - industrial and aircraft from sheet metal, tubing and cable (steel, stainless steel and aluminum) - experienced machining with lathes, mills, cut-off saws, band saws, grinders, numerous belt sanders, etc.<br/><br/>** Welding - oxy acetylene, stick arc, MIG and TIG<br/><br/>** Ballistic Parachute Experience - from first design stages to current applications - installation designs and static and flight testing<br/><br/>** Engine Mounting Design and Propulsion Testing - static and flight testing<br/><br/>** Composite Component Manufacturing - design, production testing, plug and mold making, production lamination and final finishing (polyester, epoxy, Kevlar(TM) and carbon fiber)<br/><br/>** Marketing - product design, ad creation, mail order marketing, trade shows and website marketing (visit www.loehle.com) - instrumental in branding Tullahoma as the Aerospace Center of Excellence<br/><br/>** Aircraft Urethane Coatings Process Designer - Loehle Aero Coatings - for metal, fabric, and composite surfaces (polyester, epoxy, Kevlar(TM) and carbon fiber) - currently being used on ultralight aircraft, Light Sport Aircraft, sailplanes, Experimental, certified aircraft (piston and jet), aerospace (including space shuttle launch pad equipment)<br/><br/>** Composite Pinhole Filler and Final Finish Designer - products and methods used presently to finish many composite products - carbon fiber racing helmets (Simpson Racing), carbon fiber sky diving helmets - carbon fiber high-tech electric auto components (Tesla/All American Racers/ Gurney) - automotive collision centers - certified and experimental aircraft painters<br/><br/>** Aircraft Painter - many types of aircraft painted over 37 year period - aircraft with flight speeds from 20 mph to 400+ mph with metal, composite and fabric covered surfaces - also automobiles, motorcycles, boats, and trailers