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Ron Wyers rides the current in the air and on land
Posted on January 11, 2012
BUSINESS FEATURE - The Boundary SENTINEL
by Erin Perkins
Ron Wyers loves to fly -- the freedom to travel, the speed of getting places and for the pure thrill of floating above it all.
But what is even better about Wyers is his business sense.
Wyers, 64, has been building, maintaining and modifying aircraft out of his Grand Forks shop, Western Aviation, since 2001. Western Aviation is nationally known for building, modifying and repairing ultralight aircraft.
"I've been flying all my life," said Wyers of why he opened his own aviation company. "I started out in construction and got into aircraft out of interest."
He initially got started in the aviation industry modifying and building ultralight aircraft kits for customers across Canada.
Since then he's successfully navigated a few turbulent and changing economic realities.
Ten years ago when he first opened Western Aviation in Grand Forks the "economy went all to heck" and that's when Wyers decided to become a distributor for a product he already used -- Stewart Systems Paint and Fabric.
"We didn't want to be using poisonous paints," said Wyers of why he started using Stewart Systems Paints. "So when a opportunity came to become a distributor we took it."
Unlike the usual aircraft paint, Stewart Systems uses paints that require distilled water and not chemical solvents to thin, have no chemical emissions and only require minimal safety equipment to use because there are no poisons in the air, said Wyers.
For the past three years the online sales of the paint to destinations all over Canada -- including a recent museum job in Nova Scotia -- has kept Western Aviation flying.
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Western Aviation is an authorized dealer for RANS Ultralight and Advanced Ultralight aircraft, Warp Drive Propellers, and Stewart Systems Paint and Covering Products.
Western Aviation's shop is equipped for and has the skilled personnel to assemble, modify, paint and repair composite, metal or tube and fabric aircraft.
- Western Aviation Services is located in Grand Forks BC, Canada. We have been in operation for over ten years and are proud to be a leading AME for the Boundary region.
- Retailer for Stewart Systems Paint and Fabric. Your only single source for a complete line of revolutionary aircraft coatings that are both the Finest Finishes Available and People-Safe.
- Rans Sport Utralight kits. Build your own plane.
- Flight training. Learn to fly and earn a Sport Ultralight licence.
RANS Sport Aircraft
Established in 1974 on the plains of western Kansas to build Sailtrikes, RANS has evolved into a world leader in the ever growing kit plane industries. Setting the standard of innovation in these exciting fields, RANS uses cutting edge technology to produce safe, high quality aircraft.
DEALER of RANS KITS, to order call 1-866-678-1234
Flight Training - Register Now!! 1-866-678-1234
Sales and Distributor
Aircraft Finishing Systems for a beautiful high gloss finish on Fabric, Metal, Composite and Plastics. Waterborne paint products contain no solvents and are non toxic and non flammable.
Paint | Fabric | Strippers | Primers, cement, filler | Treatment | Polish
Sales Service Parts
Carbon fiber propellers manufactured for all types of aircraft to fit almost all bolt patterns. Ground adjustable blade pitch setting and superior performance with a lifetime guarantee of satisfaction. | More | Free Quote
Rans Sales
Specializing in distribution of RANS KITS!! Build you own plane. | More |.
Dynon Avionics designs and manufactures a growing line of affordable glass cockpit avionics. Operated by aviation enthusiasts, Dynon utilizes the very latest state-of-the-art technologies to create modern avionics products with an emphasis on lowering prices and enhancing reliability.
Flight Training
Leran to fly in a Sport Ultralight Rans Aircraft. What are you waiting for? Register Now!! 1-866-678-1234.
New Pricing for 2011!
Stewarts Systems Finishing Products are now available at lower pricing to reflect the strong Canadian dollar!
Westav recognized during small business week
Community Futures Boundary (CFB) hosted their annual business awards ceremony last week recognizing people’s choice businesses along with businesses that have succeeded with the help of CFB.
Mattei (L) presents the Green Business Award to Cher Wyers who received it on behalf of Ron Wyers.
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Canadair CP-107 Argus
When the Canadair CP-107 Argus entered service in 1957, it gave the RCAF the most advanced anti-submarine Aircraft in the world.
Although only 33 were built, there were still 31 in the Air Force inventory when it was retired in 1982 and replaced by the CP-140 Aurora. A few examples ... | More |
Local puts aircraft together
Ever thought about building your own aircraft?
Well you can. Just order the kit and you’ll receive it, with the thousands of pieces, two thick manuals and a roll cage that will become the cabin.
“Then you start adding on and building everything together,” says Ron Wyers, who builds ... | More |
