good A&P & avionics rec's in/between Houston & Austin

And of course San Antonio is also the left side of the bracket area.
Thanks,
bb
"Giganews" wrote in message
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Since moving to the Houston area I have had trouble finding a good
mechanic and avionics facility for my 1962 Comanche.

Since I live 60 miles west of d/t Houston anywhere really between Austin
and Houston (and 75 miles North/South of that corridor) would qualify.

I am finding a lot of unreturned phone messages which I find annoying and
impolite (and actually a good tip-off that the place is not worth
bothering with anyhow), along with many shops "swamped" or generally too
busy with bigger jobs.

There is no mechanic on my home field nor have I been impressed with
itinerant mechanics in the area who seem to be unimpressive at least in
terms of basic courtesy returning phone calls etc. Or just plain not
interested.

I need someone reliable, who can do a job --without-- 3 months advance
notice, and reasonably good to work with as a customer. It doesn't seem
like it should be that difficult, but it has been proving so for me.

I moved down from Oklahoma where this was never a problem but commuting
back up there to a known mechanic is not really an option. I think the
main issue is not having a local mechanic on the field as call cold to
other places you are always considered a one-off bit of business, at best
until proven otherwise.

Also is there any Web site devoted to sharing "good A&P" tips? I can't
find one if so but it is worth asking. AirNav.com have a few but it takes
a lot of time to wade through to find them.

I also need someone to look at my autopilot so a good avionics place is
also sought.

Many thanks, in advance

bb