A couple months ago I got my ASES Light Sport certificate at Flying Fish in St Charles Mo. Just thought it was a nice change form my ASEL flying but it was such a blast I started to look for light sport amphibians.I wanted a Kit since I enjoy building and I can be sure it has what I want and not rely on the original builder. Having a Ultralight or E-AB also allows me to do my own maintenance.
I got my rating in a SeaRey and it was a great plane. Further searching lead me to others and the best for my mission was Aero Adventures and their Aventura HP Single Seat Kit. I have a partner in a LSA and a backup for a rental LSA. After checking out the Adventura II, the two seat version at Oshkosh and two visits to the company in DeLand FL, I initiated the purchase of the Kit.
Then the fun started. After signing the contract, I made the request for a wire transfer from Wells Fargo. Got a confirmation email the Transfer had been initiated. Two days later, no action so I called Wells. After a 20 minute hold I was assured the process was on track.
Later the same day, I get an email that transfer had been canceled! I called Wells and after a 50 minute hold, and two different people, I was told “the computer” flagged it as possible fraud and then “the computer” canceled it. The “process” should have been for me to be contacted for verification it was a valid transfer but for “some reason” that didn’t happen.
So my only next step, I was informed, is to resubmit the transfer request Friday after Thanksgiving. I was asked if I wanted to submit a complaint to “the Executive Office” to which I replied “You bet your sweet A**”. I am told I can expect to be contacted within 10 business days.
Aero Adventure has been completely understanding and eventually we’ll get this done, no thanks to “the computer” at Wells Fargo.
Cheers
I got my rating in a SeaRey and it was a great plane. Further searching lead me to others and the best for my mission was Aero Adventures and their Aventura HP Single Seat Kit. I have a partner in a LSA and a backup for a rental LSA. After checking out the Adventura II, the two seat version at Oshkosh and two visits to the company in DeLand FL, I initiated the purchase of the Kit.
Then the fun started. After signing the contract, I made the request for a wire transfer from Wells Fargo. Got a confirmation email the Transfer had been initiated. Two days later, no action so I called Wells. After a 20 minute hold I was assured the process was on track.
Later the same day, I get an email that transfer had been canceled! I called Wells and after a 50 minute hold, and two different people, I was told “the computer” flagged it as possible fraud and then “the computer” canceled it. The “process” should have been for me to be contacted for verification it was a valid transfer but for “some reason” that didn’t happen.
So my only next step, I was informed, is to resubmit the transfer request Friday after Thanksgiving. I was asked if I wanted to submit a complaint to “the Executive Office” to which I replied “You bet your sweet A**”. I am told I can expect to be contacted within 10 business days.
Aero Adventure has been completely understanding and eventually we’ll get this done, no thanks to “the computer” at Wells Fargo.
Cheers