35+ years of honest expertise • Michigan & Northern Ohio • IFR & VFR Certifications
Since 1989, I’ve built a reputation for solving avionics challenges that stump others. What started as a humble one-man operation at Oakland County International Airport has grown into Top Flight Avionics at Willow Run Airport—one of Michigan’s most respected avionics shops.
But here’s what I’ve learned over 35+ years: pilots don’t need sales pitches. They need straight talk, honest assessments, and certifications they can trust. That’s why I created The CERTMAN—a mobile certification division focused exclusively on what matters most: keeping your aircraft legal, safe, and airworthy.
I come to your hangar across Michigan and Northern Ohio. No ferry flights. No shop waits. Just professional IFR and VFR certifications performed to exact FAA standards. And if your equipment still works safely, I’ll tell you to keep flying it. If it needs replacing, I’ll explain exactly why.
Safety is non-negotiable. Honesty is how I’ve stayed in business for over three decades. Your aircraft deserves both.
FAA-compliant certifications performed at your location with the expertise you can trust
Precision instrument certifications for pilots who demand reliability. Your IFR rating means nothing if your certification doesn't meet standards. We ensure every transponder and pitot-static system is calibrated to exact FAA specifications.
Keep your aircraft safe and legal without breaking the bank. We provide straightforward VFR certifications with honest assessments—recommending only what you actually need, preserving equipment that's still serviceable.
The values that have kept pilots coming back for over 35 years
We come to your hangar in Michigan and Northern Ohio. No ferry flights, no shop scheduling headaches, no wasted flying time.
We tell you what you NEED, not what we can sell you. If the old equipment works safely, we’ll preserve it. If it needs replacing, we’ll explain why. We earn your trust.