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ASAP Avionics Project Overview

This file consolidates the site rebuild plan and initial meeting notes for the Cessna 182 project.

From 182-remodel-site.md

182 Remodeling

This is a note for the potential job of making a sit for remodeling 182 aircraft. The project specs are in the linked doc below.

Project Description

Configurator

Options

  1. WP Configurator
  2. STAGGS Pro Configurator
    • It is also a great option costing around $60 a year. The user interface is a little simpler and user friendlier in my opinion but it offer less customization.
    • STAGGS Configurator

Proposal

  • highlight my avation experience
  • breifly cover:
    • flyExcluxive Header Video
    • Duncan Avation interior Gallery
    • Yingling Aviation inetioriors page
    • Manns Restoration's storytelling
    • Farland Classic's project portfolio
  • Then go over the config options briefly

Meeting Notes: Call with Mark A. Sylvester (ASAP Avionics) - May 12

Recording: Fathom Link
Duration: 38 minutes

✅ Overview

  • Company: ASAP Avionics
  • Main Contact: Mark A. Sylvester (goes by Mark; sometimes "Alex")
  • Primary Goal: Rebuild outdated project website with a focus on selling G3X kits and launching full Cessna 182 rebuilds
  • Desired Features:
  • Rebuild of website front-end
  • Product configurator (G3X kits, Cessna rebuild, panel builder)
  • Avionics quoting tool
  • Visual elements like video header and aircraft previews

💬 Summary of Discussion

Current Website

  • Built in WordPress by a previous developer with little to no design experience
  • Mark is open to fully rebuilding vs. salvaging the existing site
  • Focus on clarity, sales, and professionalism—not on legacy content

Primary Objectives

  • Main Site Rebuild ($1,200 quoted):
  • Full rebuild from scratch
  • 3 revisions
  • ~1 month of ongoing support post-launch
  • Product Pages/Builders:
  • Plane builder (Cessna 182 customization: mods, paint, engine, floats)
  • Avionics panel builder or quote estimator
  • Future 3D configurator (not required for MVP)

Budget & Expectations

  • Website rebuild: $1,200
  • Configurators: estimated $500–$700 depending on scope
  • Boss prefers to see concrete proposals before releasing budget

Project Philosophy

  • MVP first, fancier interactive tools later
  • Prioritize simplicity and clarity over technical complexity in V1
  • Reference example: FlyExclusive interiors page for inspiration (video header + blurb + builder)

🧰 Technical Notes

  • Hosting: WordPress already set up
  • Will use basic best practices for SEO; no advanced SEO work
  • CMS structure:
  • Long-form homepage telling the brand story
  • Calls to action and links to individual builders
  • Builders may open in new tabs

🎯 Action Items

  1. Tristan:
  2. [ ] Draft Upwork contract for $1,200 website rebuild with 3 revisions and 1 month of support
  3. [ ] Finalize quote for configurators (paint, avionics, quote tool)

  4. [ ] Research/configure pre-built options for Cessna 182 mod builder, avionics panel display, and auto-quoter

  5. Mark:

  6. [ ] Discuss contract and proposal with "Bossman" (also named Mark)
  7. [ ] Send list of Cessna 182 mods and rebuild features for configurator planning
  8. [ ] Provide visual content or inspiration (especially panel photos and rebuild footage)

🔄 Follow-Up Topics

  • Optional retainer for ongoing support post-build
  • Range: $50/month (basic support) to $500/month (new pages, content updates)
  • Potential second project: rebuild and revive Canadian G3X Genius website with avionics quoter

🕒 Scheduling Notes

  • Mark is based in Taiwan, prefers midday Taiwan time (~late night PST)
  • Future meetings may need timezone coordination

💡 Key Quotes

  • "We want people to be able to fully build their dream aircraft and then we build it."
  • "3D doesn’t matter as much for MVP. A clean builder with visuals will do."
  • "We want this site to show off our capabilities, not just give info."

🔚 Next Steps

Once Mark sends the rebuild/modification list, Tristan will: - Finalize builder options - Send final plan and estimate - Start contract and build timeline on Upwork