ABOUT US
MISSION
The
RDD principals understand the needs in the local community around them
as well as in the international community. Driven by a Christian
worldview we recognize and are responsible to respond to these needs
with love and grace. We actively participate in supporting various
humanitarian organizations with work throughout the world ranging from
remote medical transport to work with families of people with special
needs. RDD’s profits go towards the support of these organizations and,
at times, towards helping a person in need. We encourage collaboration
with these entities but primarily that in our lives and business we do
not lose sight of what is important - investing in the lives of people.
HERITAGE
RDD is an aviation Research, Design & Development group with a rich aviation heritage serving the experimental aircraft community. Located in the Northwest United States, RDD is based near three experimental aircraft kit manufacturers-Epic Aircraft, Lancair and Vans. Collectively, the RDD team has team has more than 60 years of experience with both Experimental and Certified aircraft in the areas of research, design, development, modification, fabrication, construction and customer support.
GOAL
Today, the RDD research, design and development team works diligently to provide major systems and components for the discerning experimental aircraft builder who demands nothing less than perfection. Our proximity and close working relationship with top kit manufacturers enables RDD to design and develop essential systems that fit properly, work efficiently and are supported thoroughly.
PASSION
Aviation is our passion and our enthusiasm is contagious. RDD researches, designs and develops aircraft systems that not only perform a function but outperform competitive systems. Having built aircraft ourselves, we know the constraints and the inherent challenges associated with building an aircraft. But more importantly, RDD understands and appreciates the attention to detail sought by each individual builder. The same is true for the RDD team. We strive for perfection and work tirelessly to provide only the most efficient, most elegant and most desirable products available.
PROMISE
Just like the aircraft you build is a reflection of you and your passion, RDD products are a reflection of our expertise in the areas of research, design and development. Our commitment to customers is that RDD products will only be introduced after they have been fully tested and proven. RDD also provides technical support for the installation process and customer support for the products we manufacture. It is our passion to provide the best designed products on the market. Finally, recognizing that you have a choice in the products you purchase, it is our pleasure to treat you as the valued-customer that you are to RDD.
COMPETENCIES
RDD focuses on what we know best – research, design and development of aircraft systems. The art of making exceptionally functional systems that meet the unique challenges of size, weight and serviceability that confront the aircraft builder is what sets RDD systems apart from anything else on the market.
Research
Thorough research is the foundation that fosters intelligent design and enables functional development. And thorough research cannot be completed in a lab or test cell. RDD is actively involved in the experimental aircraft community. Yes, our team members build and fly aircraft. But perhaps even more significant is the fact that we also attend fly-ins, trade shows, airshows and conventions where builders gather and share experiences. Only in being deeply connected with our customers can we fully understand the limitations of other systems and the needs and desires for much improved systems. RDD welcomes your thoughts and comments on any product or system that you would like to see designed and developed or specific design improvements of existing products that you’d like to see. RDD’s business is to satisfy your needs so tell us what you need.
E-mail us for suggestionsDesign
After researching challenges, technology, feasibility, limitations and analyzing cost, RDD embarks on the design of proprietary products or the design improvements of partner products. Intelligent design means more than simply developing systems that work as advertised; it means creating systems that meet the "design needs" of the consumer. RDD focuses on basic system requirements such as space limitations, weight considerations and value proposition.
Devlopment
RDD's product development expertise means that intelligently designed aircraft systems can be manufactured for customers with the highest degree of quality control. The result of this approach is the lowest possible maintenance requirement, unmatched customer support and an exceptional value. Ease of installation for the RDD product line is a hallmark of our development.
