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Testimonials
"I and my partner have used Vintage Wings & Wheels since we bought our Stearman 450 in 2001. Ernie and Beate will go the extra mile for their customers/friends (if you own a Stearman you are Ernie's friend whether or not you use his shop). Over the past years Ernie has gone out of his way to accomodate: flying his own Stearman to our hangar to get ours airworthy, flying us back and forth to leave or pick-up our Stearman and working for us on weekends when necessary, and all this at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Vintage Wings & Wheels for all 'old' aircraft maintenance."
Byron Roberts
Stearman N5321N "Stripes"
Please call me for reference: (510) 657-5309
"I would not let anyone but Ernie touch my planes, whether it is my Stearman or my twin Cessna Chancellor. Let's face it: how many people are there around taught the craft by a master like Harry Halajian. I trust Ernie's knowledge and workmanship 100%."
John HodgsonStearman N56914 and Cessna N414AK
"I have known Ernie Persich for over 20 years now, long before I owned an airplane, he worked on my automobiles. Ernie knows antique airplanes inside and out. There is no better 'round' engine guy around in Northern California. Complete with all this knowledge he is a trustworthy and totally honest business owner. That's a great combination for a successful relationship."
Mark Klein
Owner/Pilot
BT-13 N71502
"I have contacted Ernie the first time in July 2003 to help me with a pre-purchase inspection of a Stearman in Tucson, AZ. Ernie did a wonderful job, found a few minor things to be fixed with the plane and was available for all questions of a Stearman-novice. This was the main reason why I decided to hangar the plane in Hollister - close to Vintage Wings & Wheels. Ernie and his wife Beate are always friendly and make you feel welcome. Both, repairs and necessary paperwork are done very professionally. I had only the very best experiences and recommend them for everyone's airplane troubles, enhancements and repairs."
Andreas Hotea
Stearman N54173
Tel: (408) 356-1608
"Ernie Persich has maintained my custom 450 Stearman from the first day I got it. His work is invariably meticulous and thorough. Ernie's attention to detail is unsurpassed, and my aircraft runs like a Swiss watch. Quite simply, I trust Vintage Wings and Wheels with my life. "
Tom Lambrick
Stearman N56772 "Tillie"