OUR TEAM


MARK MAHNKE
Systems Integration

Mark needs little introduction to the kit plane world. Over the past fifteen years he has assisted with numerous development projects including participation in the design and development of Lancair’s Legacy and Propjet. Mark has helped countless builders overcome technical hurdles and provided solutions to aircraft construction challenges on a regular basis. Mark holds an Airframe license and arguably knows the Lancair series of aircraft better than anyone else. He holds a BS in Aviation Maintenance Technology and has spent the last 3 years building and maintaining the Lancair line of aircraft.



DAVID McRAE
Business Development

Dave 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 sales and service center for a major light GA manufacturer. Most recently he 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 experimental Lancair kit 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.   


SAM MEIER

Service Manager
Sam brings with him a host of experience fromrunning the production flight test team at Columbia Aircraft to maintaining and flying several loyal customer aircraft. Sam is responsible for handling RDD’s maintenance and installation services. He handles our customers from start to finish of whatever the project may be. Sam is our installation and service expert with the knowledge and know how of both pilot and mechanic. Sam enjoys his wife and three children along with hunting and nearly any sports activity. He is also involved in his church.





Support

RDD supports and recommends the following organizations:
I-TEC (Indigenous People’s Technology & Education Center): www.I-TECUSA.org
MAF (Missionary Aviation Fellowship): www.MAF.org
The Elisha Foundation: www.TheElishaFoundation.org
World Vision: www.WorldVision.org
Samaritan’s Purse: www.SamaritansPurse.org
Watercup Counseling: Bill Mahnke 541-923-8776

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