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Owned business for the maintenance and repair of automobiles and light trucks. Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of vehicle computerized systems. Performed engine and transmission overhaul. Repair and maintenance of vehicle systems including steering, suspension, chassis, brakes, driveline, lighting, etc. Repair and overhaul of vehicle wiring and vehicle electrics.

Worked in the Shock and Vibration Group modeling and analyzing ship structures, designing and modifying test fixtures to simulate shipboard explosive shock and vibration, development and testing of C-Worthy® shock isolation mounts, and design of multipack arrangement of shipboard electronic equipment racks. Extensive use of I-deas Master Series for Finite Element Modeling, analysis, and detailed design.

Test and development of fully functional remote control scale model D-11 Caterpillar bulldozer.

Vehicle performance testing of new model International trucks and competitor’s vehicles. Development of testing procedures, testing, and data reduction/analysis.

Research testing of refrigerant cooling systems. Development of test procedures, testing, and data analysis. Design and construction of test equipment and fixtures. Extensive use of HP-Vee for programming and data logging.

Participated in a cooperative education program between NASA and the University of Tennessee.• Subsonic Research Division - Assisted in the redesign and upgrade of NASA’s Subsonic Basic Research Tunnel (SBRT).• Aircraft Engineering Division - Extensive design modifications to the main cabin and electronics cooling system in NASA’s newly acquired Boeing 757 during retrofit as a research aircraft.• Lockheed Martin Research - Assisted in research of wing sections with surface suction to prevent the onset of turbulent airflow. Assisted in the development of test plans, testing, and data analysis.

Maintenance and inspection of commuter aircraft. Engines, propellers, airframes, landing gear, etc. Aircraft covered: Saab 340A/B, Dornier 228, ATR42/72, Fokker F27, BAe Jetstream 31, De Havilland Dash 7/8

Maintenance and inspection of business and private aircraft. Jet, single and multiengine piston, fixed and retractable landing gear, fixed and constant speed propellers.

Aircraft maintenance, preventive maintenance, sheet metal work and cosmetic upkeep, inspection and overhaul of Mr. Loudenslager’s airshow aircraft (Laser 200 and BD5-J MicroJet), tow vehicles, and personal Piper Twin Comanche. Specializing in tubular airframe, wood construction, and fabric surfaces. Modifications to tow vehicles to suit transportation and support of aircraft.