PIERRE PLOUFFE

When you starting a project, you don't want to fail. Some of you, built your airplane alone, you did it well, you can be proud of what you realized. As a new builder, I have to admit that my project could take me many many years to complete. I don't have the equipment, tools and knowledge to build my Sonerai 1 with the perfection I want. As soon as I started to think about building the Sonerai 1, I called my friend Pierre Plouffe and asked many questions about the process. How to start, what is the best option, what about flush rivet etc... He offered to help me by drawing the Sonerai 1 with SolidWorks so we could be able to compare the dimensions, have the precision of making the different parts with a CNC and take a look of the plane elements by elements.

I met Pierre in 2012, when I was starting as Test Pilot for the SAM-LS. Pierre was working with Thierry Zibi. He drew the SAM-LS on his computer, built it and assist me during the Flight Test Program. But before this beautiful adventure, Pierre worked at Ultravia on the Pelican for 18 years improving his skill from development to Flight Test.

March 2013: Flight Test Program of the SAM-LS, Thierry Zibi - Pierre Plouffe - Raphael Langumier (photo: J-P Bonin)

June 2014: Spin Test Campaign of the SAM-LS, Raphael Langumier - Pierre Plouffe (photo: J-P Bonin)

Pierre has the aptitude you need if you want to build your aircraft and make sure the safety is the top priority. I am very proud to know Pierre.

If you need help, you want to make some parts with a CNC, do not hesitate to contact him: digicoupe.com