Spiders aircraft recently completed and annual for our Cessna 414. Their prices were competitive…read moreand all the work was completed on time. They followed up with me throughout the entire process and any discrepancies were discussed with me before the work was started. The team is top notch and the engine department is a hidden gem. I highly recommend Spiders Aircraft.

From the owner: Founded in as an FBO 1954, Spiders Aircraft Services specializes in light jet and piston engine…read moreaircraft maintenance, modification, overhaul, and repair. Additional services include procurement consultation, leasing, and trading.

Great customer service, highly recommend. Always willing to take that extra step to get what you…read moreneed

I gave Leading Edge $60,000 in business installing equipment in my fleet of Cessnas over the course…read moreof a year. I had an extremely bad experience with them. They took a $15,000 deposit initially to order my avionics. After a few months they called and said it's on back order for another 3 months. They said 2 of the 4 items were in stock and they could install those while waiting for the rest. They installed the two items but billed me for the whole job and collected the $36,000. I never complained about this to them. They charged me $600 for a pitot static check on the plane, even though they knew it was only partially installed. They then charged me another $600 after the rest of the items arrived months later. Double charged! While waiting for more equipment i had ordered, I hired them to install avionics in my other planes. I was then told it would be another 3 months for the equipment for the original order. After the 9 months of waiting for this equipment, i discovered the equipment had recently arrived and was being used as loaners for other airplanes. I decided I didn't want this used equipment in my planes as I was being charged for new equipment. I contacted them to refund me the balance remaining on my account. I was told they would refund the $6,000. After waiting a month, I contacted them and was told their CPA had quit and the ceo Kathryn would issue the refund. When I contacted Kathryn, she decided to hit me with a 15% restocking fee on the order, keep my remaining balance of $6000, and had the audacity to send me a bill for $8,000 for additional restocking fee. Unreal! I have been involved in flight training at SNA since 1992 when Lenair was around. I will never recommend this company to anyone and advise people to stay far far away from them. Imagine spending $60,000 with a company and then they steal your money and send you a bill for more. This text is in response to Kathryns response to my review. Kathryn: I strongly disagree with your response. It is filled with misleading comments that I adjusted install dates. I did not. It was me who was flexible with your team adjusting them. It is your team that adjusted my installs because I kept getting notified by your team it would take longer to receive the avionics. In fact, while my install kept getting delayed, I threw more business at you. 2. The "extremely liberal" deposit of $15,000 is a significant amount of money to most people. It's good to know you don't consider this important as it is people's hard earned money. I forgot to mention you added $450 to the $15,000 because I used a credit card. Did you know: Civil Code section 1748.1 prohibits merchants from adding a surcharge (an extra fee) when customers pay by credit card instead of cash. 3. With regards to your comment about me recruiting away your technician. That's pretty hypocritical of you to say. "Your" technician had been working with me years before Leading Edge came to SNA and bought Western Avionics. He was working for Jays maintenance first. Jays spent years training him and then Leading Edge recruited him away from Jays Maintenance. Your company has now lost 2 long term managers because of managements bad practices by not making employees feel valued. Managers that I knew before leading edge began operations at SNA. Additionally, the friend that came to work for me didn't perform the installs on my airplanes contrary to your claims that I recruited him away because of his quality of work. 4. Quality of work. Lets talk about that. On the $36,000 install your team did on this aircraft, you left numerous panels on the belly of my airplane open. This exposed the belly to water while being washed the day after I took possession of the airplane. When Martin Aviation notified me, I immediately notified Mike on your team to which he frantically had new panels made for the aircraft. On another airplane, N172BR, there is a 1" empty space between COM 1 and 2. In fear I wouldn't see my airplane for weeks, I never brought it back to leading edge. 5. I was billed twice on N1399U for pitot static/transponder checks. You can do the right thing and return the balance owed to me. Nothing more nothing less. If I kept someone's $6,000 and then sent them another bill for $8,000, I'd be ashamed to show my face at the airport.

My experience was amazing. Started with phone conversations with Mike Bilby regarding panel…read moreupgrades to planes I was looking at. He is very busy but took the time to educating me and making suggestions. Then took the plane I bought in to have the avionics checked out making sure the autopilot was working as it should. Not exactly a big purchase at all, yet the owner Mike Manclark treated me like I had just had a complete Garmin upgrade. Great company, great people. Thanks so much. Gary H

Excellent service on my Bonanza. I've been there several times for more upgrades and. Dave and his…read morecrew are very good.

If there were TEN stars, Ramona Avionics would get them!! Dave Hainline and his whole team at…read moreRamona Avionics are true professionals and offer the best customer service I've experienced. He diagnosed the issue on my Cardinal immediately, gave me an accurate quote, got the plane in quickly, and had the job done ahead of time. Without a doubt, one of the best experiences I've had in aviation!!

These guys are amazing! They helped me out twice in one week, on a whim both times. They're…read morefriendly and honest. 10/10 would recommend!

Great service, great people, honest recommendations! they know their stuff and as a cirrus owner, I…read moream grateful for their expertise.

Solid services, original mechanic mentality and very fair pricing! That's why I believe they have…read morebeen in business for 39 years. I have my Bonanza repaired and maintained here regularly.

If it's broke, I bring it here. They are right on it and keep you informed about what is going on…read more Sometimes it's not a simple fix and multiple things are broken. They work with you to find the cheapest solution (although not always possible). Ted is an excellent mechanic!

You will not find a better place in San Diego for aircraft maintenance or service.read more

I did all my ppl training out of Fallbrook air service in Toms Cessna 150. Tom and his son Jerry…read moreare true aviation professionals who keep their planes in tip top shape. Fallbrook is an amazing airport to train out of and I highly recommend FAS to anyone looking for flight training.

Matt, Leelee, Manny, and the rest of the team have been nothing short of the best aviation…read moremaintenance team I have had the pleasure of working with. They are concise, honest, and careful in diagnosing problems that I would have otherwise not known about. Matt has gone above and beyond multiple times, ensuring safety comes first even at the expense of his own time. I recommend anyone who is looking for a reliable, communicative, and effective maintenance shop for their airplane to stop in at Waypoint Aviation. Cessna 150E owner

Made an appointment and took my 35-A33 to them for an oil change a d a few small squawks…read more They were super busy, every bay seemed to have an active project. But they took the time review my needs, explain a few small findings and general took care for me. I highly recommend this shop.