Curriculum Vitae

BILL MONTAGNE

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Aerodynamics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Pilot, Test Driver, Award winning Engineering, 30 plus years experience, machining, welding, fabrication, leading edge technologies, propeller, high lift aerodynamics, engine development, automated manufacturing, mechanical design, CAD, management, partner. Will re locate.

Qualifications:

My greatest asset is the ability to evaluate engineering problems and see how to technically improve them, and do that in a cost effective manner. My skills developed through racing have driven my goals in every situation to be further advanced than my competitors in industry. In addition, my experience in Silicon Valley drove the creativeness, to develop technologies where none existed before. I am an innovator, constantly driven to improve everything that comes before me, including improving what I have done before. Being an accomplished fabricator, mechanic, engine developer, machinist, Tig welder, and composites fabricator gives me the background to always innovate and develop in a manner that is easily manufactured and maintained, eliminating the need for secondary manufacturing engineers.

Technical and engineering skills:

Aeronautical Engineering for optimal flight characteristics

Aero analysis and development of high efficiency, low noise propellers

Aero testing with actual full size aircraft

Aero flow optimization for high lift and low drag

Mechanical Engineering, cost effective

Reciprocating Engine Development to 3.4 HP / cu inch and 16,500 RPM

Automated Manufacturing Equipment

Temperature compensated Motor / voice coil positioning systems.

Exceptional mechanical skills, including Tig welding and fabrication

Machining primarily aluminum and steel, w some titanium

Composite engineering and fabrication of aero and racing structures

2D and 3D CAD Using Ashlar Vellum, similar to other programs

Associated computer skills

Evaluate FEA and CFD and implement changes for optimization

Past 15 years:

Sr. Aerodynamicist and Mechanical Engineer at WESTWIND in Huntsville, Alabama. Develop Tier 1 and 2 UAV technologies and aircraft, focussed on STOL. Incorporated my prior technology for quiet and high efficiency propellers on their UAV’s. Performed all mechanical and aero design, all aerodynamic and stress analysis for entire aircraft. Developed tooling for manufacturing composite parts, and assembly. Trained employees to manufacture composite parts, and the alignment thereof. Mentored young team of mechanical and electrical Engineers. Created documentation for all parts. Stress tested critical parts. Performed static comparison tests on quiet prop.

Engineering and design of new, state of the art aircraft, propellers and wind turbines. Scale models of this new wind turbine technology have been proof tested in actual wind speeds exceeding all industry competitors. Computer models have been created investigating wind turbine models addressing outputs up to 20 MW. Over 30 patents have been investigated for these new technologies. This technology will, for the first time in history, make wind turbines an excellent economic producer of electricity in an environmentally friendly manner, without tax subsidies.

Engineering, design, and development of three aircraft with speeds ranging from 24 mph to supersonic. My primary focus has been state of the art STOL aircraft and high efficiency propellers, and developing codes for same. The Mountain Goat has been flying more than fifteen years with over 1,900 hours of flight test time. Some FAA engineers believe this plane could be the safest plane in general aviation history. This aircraft has a stall to cruise speed ratio of 8.8 to one, where conventional aircraft are 3 to one. This aircraft has the highest CL max NASA has tested at 4.0. It has what NASA Engineers call “textbook perfect stall characteristics.” This plane was developed with a different approach to airfoils to obtain extremely high CL, control through stall, instant stall recovery, very low CD and extremely large center of gravity envelope. Performed all design, documentation, engineering, structural and aero analysis, flight testing, tooling, machining, welding, and building. Completed full documentation package for FAA certification (over 4,000 drawings), along with some manuals, flight manuals, and maintenance manuals. This aircraft has nearly twice the lift coefficient and nearly half the drag coefficient of any aircraft in its class in the world.

I have worked with NASA, having them review new concepts, from 1982 to present regarding state of the art aerodynamics and propellers. This includes new propeller technology I developed, an extension of NASA SR 3 technology. These propellers have achieved 92 to 95 percent efficiency with very low noise. My development of general aviation propellers achieve cruise speed increases from eight knots to 30 knots typically with tip speeds up to .998 mach, with very low noise. Some NASA engineers believe I have achieved the highest efficiencies in the industry, and achieved them over the widest range of speeds. Propellers were developed for small aircraft up to 220 mph, and high performance aircraft with speeds up to 500 mph. Other propellers were developed for aircraft with 535 mph speeds and tip speeds of mach 1.2. My propeller technology has been proven through actual tests on real aircraft with HP ranges from 2 HP to 4,000 HP.

I have been involved in the following at a senior level:

Mechanical engineering, design, manufacturing and automation

Engineering, design, manufacturing and testing of state of the art propulsion systems using un-ducted fans

Composite engineering, mold making, fabrication and testing

Engineering, design, and manufacture of automated manufacturing systems and machinery for major Silicon Valley companies. This automated manufacturing had no people in the manufacturing process producing hard disks, floppy disks and cassette tapes.

Development of state of the art disk and tape drives for computers

Designed the first “batch chamber” for analyzing atmospheric conditions on the first NASA Space Shuttle

Professional racing development. Produced road racing engines, aero for Honda Super Bike professional racing, making 3.34 hp / cu inch and 16,500 rpm,

Machining, fabrication, tig welding, tool and die making

I have been involved in building business plans for most of the above endeavors, including discussions and negotiations with potential investors.

Listed as a technology leader in the International Directory of Who’s Who 2014, 2000, 2001.

Listed as an Honored Professional in the United States Directory of Who’s Who 97, 98.

Listed as an Honored Professional in the National Directory of Who’s Who 96, 97 edition.

2001 Second place in Design News best new engineered technology of the year with the Mountain Goat Aircraft.

Consultant to United Detector Technology to develop read-write head track position motors and encoders for industry computer disk drives in most major brand computers. Directed a design engineering group of five.

Founder and President of Zikaron Inc. Invented and developed high tech disk drive that accurately positioned read write heads faster and through a larger temperature range. The technology was significantly more cost effective than competitors.

CoFounder of Commodore Computers Storage Products Division V.P. of Mechanical Engineering. Developed and approved disk and tape drives for Commodore Computers.

Lead Mechanical engineer for Verbatim Corp; developed test equipment and automated manufacturing equipment for floppy disks, hard disks and cassette tapes; created various steps in the early stages of fully automated manufacturing.

Lead Mechanical engineer, lead engineer, for Xerox Magnetics developing first fully automated manufacturing equipment for all sizes of hard disks used in computers.

Lead Mechanical design engineer/designer for UTHE Technology International, developed batch chamber for analyzing atmospheric conditions on first NASA Space Shuttle.

Mechanical design engineer for Xebec Corp. developing and manufacturing 8 inch disk drives. Resolved vibration issues on track positioning system.

Mechanical design engineer for Memorex developing first stages of automated manufacturing equipment within the company to manufacture 14 inch hard disks for computers.

Note that virtually all my developments in Silicon Valley were creating devices, technologies and manufacturing processes that had never been done before anywhere. There was no prior art to lean on or draw from.

I have been involved in every aspect of engine development, chassis development and aerodynamics development in the racing industry, as a professional racer, mechanic, builder, engineer and consultant. I have either modified or redesigned every component of an engine to improve performance. I also have experience in developing new engines with new technologies for aircraft, boats and ground powered generators. Understand that hundreds of millions of dollars are spent each year by major manufacturers, with the best Engineers in the world, to try to win these races. This is the Engineering Elite. In order to win, you have to beat all that engineering, and more.

My engine developments have won in many forms of professional racing. Amongst those are two national championships, one rookie of the year, national number two with that rookie of the year, two world records, numerous track records and feature wins. I also developed the ram air induction system found on all high performance street bikes today. The development work I did for the Factory supported Honda Super Bike racing team achieved 3.34 horsepower per cubic inch on a 4 cylinder engine firing 180 degrees apart. The engines reliably revved to 16,500 Rpm. These are essentially Formula One numbers.

Recent engine design includes light weight diesel supercharged, turbo compounded engines for aircraft. I have been exploring supplemental power designs that appear to be very promising. Some of this development would be patentable. These additional power additives are built around using waste heat in several new ways.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Aircraft certification programs with the FAA

State of the art aerodynamics development for STOL aircraft and transonic propellers.

Test pilot, aircraft, race cars and motorcycles

Aircraft engine development overview for LoPresti Piper.

Aircraft wing development optimizing low drag and high lift.

Factory supported by Honda Racing AMA Professional Superbike road racing engine and motorcycle development Starfire Racing.

Chassis, suspension and engine development for Sprint and Stock cars, both with 4 wheel independent suspension.

Other Projects completed to date:

1.Nine unducted fan type propellers, transonic and supersonic 2 hp to 4,000 hp

2.STOL aircraft called the Mountain Goat, four each

3.Honda HRC racing development, engine and chassis for STARFIRE Racing 153 hp from 750 cc normally aspirated, road racing. This development was for two time national Champion Wes Cooley and rookie of the year Todd Brubaker.

4.Soil testing equipment for Klienfelder Inc.

5.Engine design overview for Piper Aircraft, requested by Roy LoPresti.

6.Engine exhaust / muffler development for Tecumseh Engines.

7.Earthquake safety valve to shut off home gas supply in earthquakes

8.Land speed record car engine development for the Wheel Center 286 mph Corvette.

9.Sprint Car development for local and World of Outlaws racing.

10.Design and engineering for six seat bush plane

11.Design overview for two seat transonic jet trainer for U.S. and Canadian military, for Canadian Aerospace

EDUCATION

Mechanical Engineering at Diablo Valley College in California, did not complete degree because of work activities.

Working relationship with several top level PhD. Aeronautical engineers at NASA Ames and NASA Lewis facilities since early 1980’s

Norton, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, Ducati, factory training

INVESTOR RELATED EXPERIENCE

Participated in forming the business plan for Verbatim Corporation to start the hard disk manufacturing line. Made oral presentations to executives and board of directors describing tasks and how the manufacturing system will work. This new division of the company was internally funded, thru public offering.

Made oral presentations on manufacturing lines to produce floppy disks to executives and the board of directors. Participated in forming the business plan for Western Memories, a hard disk research company. Raised one million dollars for development to update existing disk drives.

Participated in forming the business plan for Commodore Storage Products Division, a new division of Commodore Computers. Raised two million dollars and led the engineering team to develop disk drives and tape drives for internal use in Commodore Systems. Directed an engineering team of eight.

Produced business plan to fund Zikaron Inc., a high tech disk drive manufacturing company. I was the founder. Raised venture capital to develop and test new technology hard drive. After successfully developing the technology, it was turned over to Data Technology Corp.

Other

Occasional technical writer and technical advisor to Circle Track Racing, magazine on aerodynamics, engines, race cars, and wind tunnels.

2001 - Second place, Design News, Excellence in Design Competition. World’s best new engineered technology annual contest.

Past Professional race car driver in Sprint Cars and World of Outlaw Sprint Cars, and Dirt Track Motorcycles.

REFERENCES

Mark Chiapetta, Al 484-***-**** co-worker

Kurt Hainze, Calif. 530-***-**** past employee

Dick Beith, Calif. 209-***-**** built racing engines for record attempts

Mike Lucas, Calif. 408-***-**** worked with at Memorex and Verbatim

Copies of cover articles, engineering award, TV specials available on request

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

1.The Experimental Aircraft Association at Santa Rosa, Auburn and San Diego, CA, 1992.

2.American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) on high efficiency transonic and supersonic propeller development at U.C. Davis, March, 1991 and San Jose State University, May, 1999

3.Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) on high efficiency transonic propellers, racing engines and propeller driven supersonic aircraft at Berkeley Calif. and at Garrett Research Corp., Phoenix, AZ, 1991

4.Speaking / teaching at various grade schools and high schools about the importance of math and how it applies to their future life. 1995 thru present.

5.Mentoring High School students in renewable energy. 2013

6.Teaching, over SKYPE High School Physics class on wind turbine technology as well as contributing technology for their solar boat competition, at Elk Grove Calif. 2013 and 2014.

PUBLICATIONS

1. NASA Tech Briefs; Mountain Goat bush plane aircraft technology, April 2009

2. Circle Track; sprint car technology Apr 2009. sprint car aerodynamics Nov. 2010

3. Circle Track; race cars aerodynamics, Aug. 2009 & Mar. 2008

4. Associated Press, national Dec. 2004

5. Design News, feature article, Feb. 2001

6. Janes All World Aircraft, 2000

7. Marple’s Business Newsletter, Oct. 1999

8. Flyer Magazine, Oct. 1999 & Apr. 1997

9. Flyer Magazine in the UK, cover & feature, Feb. 1995 & Feb 2000

10. Northern Pilot magazine, 1 st issue Mar. 1999, cover & feature, Jun-Jul issues, 1999

11. In Flight magazine, Apr. 1997, Feb. & Aug. 1998, cover & feature, May, 1998

12. Sport Pilot Magazine, May 1997

13. General Aviation News, Mar. 1997

14. Kit Plane magazine, Dec. 1993 & Aug. 1994

15. U.S. Aviator magazine, June and September, 1993

16. Pacific Flyer magazine, April, 1993

17. Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine, Dec. 1990

18. Rolex Enterprise Awards; transsonic aircraft development, Hon-Mention 1990

19. Hot Rod magazine; 1,100 HP big block engines for racing aircraft, Dec. 1988

20. Professional Racing News, Unlimited Air Racing development. Feb. & Apr. 1987

TELEVISION

The History Channel, December 23, 2003 through 2006; “Tactical to Practical” Special on the Mountain Goat

Channel 30 News, local California, and January, 2000

The Discovery Channel, October, 1995 through present: Next Step, Special on the Mountain Goat bush plane, world wide exposure airing

Channel 2 News local California, 1989; supersonic aircraft development

Channel 7 News local California, 1989; supersonic aircraft development

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