ABOUT US
Passionate experts doing what we love.
Tailored solutions to ensure success of your flight test and certification projects.
Inside Our Cockpit
Whether you are an established aircraft OEM or an entrepreneur with a bold concept, we can help your projects take flight. We are engineers, pilots, A&Ps, and DERs, each with a wide range of FAA certifications. Each passionate about our work.
Our senior experts bring more than 20 years of professional experience, strong working relationships with the FAA, and a respected reputation across the industry. Our junior team members truly represent the next generation of aviation engineering professionals, combining curiosity, technical knowledge, and a passion for innovation. Together, we are uniquely positioned to deliver custom flight test and certification solutions that address your specific challenges. Whether you require a complete, turn-key, FAA certification program or supplemental expertise to augment your internal resources, our right-sized approach ensures your projects are completed efficiently and successfully.
Mission & Values
Mission
Ensure the success of our clients through professionalism, transparency, and a can-do approach to unique challenges.
Values
Integrity.
The FAA has entrusted us with DER authority because we have demonstrated professional integrity. Our clients trust us to lead their project in a professional and efficient manner. We are humbled by their belief in us and do not bend on this work ethic.
Knowledge.
Our clients depend on us because we have been there and done it before. Our duty is to provide sound advice leading to the success of our clients.
CUSTOMIZE.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the range of projects we support. Our company culture enables us to solve our clients' challenges in the way that best suits their situation. Whether we're testing new technology or certifying a new application of proven hardware, we're going to customize your solution.
LRL Founder
DANNY GLASER
Daniel “Danny” Glaser is an FAA DER, ATP, CFI, and A&P Mechanic. In his 25+ year career Danny has worked with legacy OEMs and start-up companies, supported TC and STC projects, R&D and certification flight testing. His experience includes flight control design, aircraft performance, stability & control, flight testing, and project management. At the end of 2018, Danny founded LRL Aviation to support a range of clients and their unique projects. Under his leadership, LRL Aviation has helped clients with electric airplanes, eVTOLs, engine & propeller installations, air conditioning systems, airplane floats, Pilot Optional airplanes, engine development, and amateur-built airplanes.