About Us
Facilities
Our Climate-controlled facilities provide ample room for short and long-term projects. Our shop includes top-of-the-line equipment and maintains high standards of cleanliness. We have two hangars: KRNH 16-1 serves as our headquarters while hangar 14-11 provides extra room as our expansion facility.
Professional Memberships:
AEA (Aircraft Electronics association)
EAA (Experiment Aircraft Association)
AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
Our Team
At Perceptive Avionics we bring of decades aviation and aerospace expertise.
Barry Hammarback
Vice President
Barry Hammarback holds ATP Multiengine Land and Sea, Commercial Helicopter, and Advanced Ground Instructor ratings. He has over 6,000 hours in multiple aircraft. Barry is a life member of the Sea Plane Pilots Association and also the Commemorative Airforce, where he is a sponsor of the B25, Miss Mitchel. He also belongs to the EAA, Warbirds of America and AOPA. He currently flies a Vietnam era UH1/H “Huey” helicopter and a 1954 Piaggio Royal Gull Amphibian
Pat Ehlenfeldt
Vice President & Chief Technical Officer
Pat Ehlenfeldt, Vice President/Chief Technical Officer and Lead Avionics Technician. He holds an Airframe and Powerplant license with Inspection Authorization. He has been active in Avionics and Aircraft Maintenance for over 30 years. Previously he worked at 3M Aviation, Northwest Airlines and KC Aviation. He is a member of AEA and Alpha Eta Rho (International Aviation Fraternity).
Jay Schrankler
President
Jay Schrankler is an experienced senior executive with over 20+ years of experience in the aerospace industry. He began his career designing and developing critical systems for on-board computing in both space and aviation with Honeywell. Later he served as a top-30 executive in Honeywell International serving as president for a $1.4B business unit. He holds a BS and MS in electrical engineering and is a graduate of the Harvard Executive Development Program. In addition he serves as an adjunct faculty in the Chicago Booth School of Business. Jay holds a private pilot certificate in both single engine piston and gyroplane. He is an active member of the EAA and is also a member of the AOPA.
Hanli Bantiz
Office Manager
Hanli Banitz has a background in management within several industries. She is an EAA member and shares a passion for aviation with her family. She frequently volunteers at the local airport in airport community activities.
Perceptive Avionics
Located in Western Wisconsin (KRNH), our team has over 50 years experience in aviation. We’re dedicated to making sure pilots like you have the latest tech at your fingertips.
Services
Panel Assessments & Recommendations
New Avionics Installations
System Training & Support
Pitot Static & Transponder Services
Avionics Products Support
Authorized Dealer
Contact Us
Perceptive Avionics
625 West Hangar Road
Hangar 16-1
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 338-4080
info@perceptiveavionics.com