Customer Reviews
Q1: What project did Pretoria Engineering do for you?
Pretoria Engineering modified a LongEZ Model to test the affects and performance changes of moving the winglets inboard
Q2: Were you happy with the end results of the project Pretoria Engineering was able to provide?
Absolutely, and not just seeing the results in real time, but learning the systems behind making the changes in X-Plane.
Q3: Were you pleased with the speed of the project?
Yes. Ben is highly experienced and is able to work at light-speed.
Q4: Did Pretoria Engineering provide you cost effective rate for you project needs?
I would say the hourly rate is on par with most of the high end engineering firms.
Q5: How likely are you to recommend Pretoria Engineering to friends and colleagues?
Pretoria is my go-to engineering firm. I recommend them to all my clients and customers.
Q6: Other comments?
What stands out about Pretoria is the one on one client relationship that Ben offers, which is rare in this industry.
Cristian Bolton - Red Bull Master Class Pilot
Q1: What project did Pretoria Engineering do for you?
We started working with Pretoria more than an year ago with a special G force sensor for our race plane, specifically to help us (with) a more efficient acceleration path during some of the critical turns inside the track.
During 2018, we have been developing different project(s) from path simulations, track analysis and engine control, and we are really happy with all the improvement.
Q2: Were you happy with the end results of the project Pretoria Engineering was able to provide?
So far is been a substantial grow on our performance during the year race calendar, we have been able to develop the race plane and also reducing the pilot workload in the cabin, so we are really happy with all the result we have today.
Q3: Were you pleased with the speed of the project?
The project are not easy to develop and specially during the race calendar, but the cooperation with Pretoria has been great and timely effective.
Q4: Did Pretoria Engineering provide you cost effective rate for you project needs?
The good thing about working with Pretoria, is the ability to develop the projects during different phases, customize your workload chart and that make every cost a great deal for us.
Q5: How likely are you to recommend Pretoria Engineering to friends and colleagues?
For sure we will recommend to work with Pretoria to any of our friends, for sure they will be happy as we are today.
Q1: What project did Pretoria Engineering do for you?
“The Stand Hand”
Q2: Were you happy with the end results of the project Pretoria Engineering was able to provide?
The results of this project really became a reality through the process. Ben is literally the best at what he does. I am shocked at the speed and accuracy of the work that was done. I can’t imagine having a partner on a project better than Pretoria.
Q3: Were you pleased with the speed of the project?
Amazing speed and results that are very detail oriented.
Q4: Did Pretoria Engineering provide you a cost effective rate for you project needs?
Cost… What can I say! This is where value and cost collide. Not only was this very affordable but the work and results exceeded my expectations. I truly believe that I got the great end of the deal….
Q5: How likely are you to recommend Pretoria Engineering to friends and colleagues?
5 Stars!!!!!! I would tell anyone of my experience with Ben and Pretoria.
Q6: Other comments?
I met Ben and Pretoria in a business atmosphere and left friends. Ben is a unique engineer. Most are very smart with limited personal skills. You get both with Ben. It was shocking... Thanks Ben for such an outstanding job on my project!
Q1: What project did Pretoria Engineering do for you?
The Texas Clipper X-Plane model, Solar panel stress test, on-going work on the Stiletto.
Q2: Were you happy with the end results of the project Pretoria Engineering was able to provide? Yes
Q3: Were you pleased with the speed of the project? Yes
Q4: Did Pretoria Engineering provide you a cost effective rate for you project needs? Yes
Q5: How likely are you to recommend Pretoria Engineering to friends and colleagues? 10
3d Printing Design Work
Q1: What project did Pretoria Engineering do for you?
They designed a necklace with my baby's heartbeat pattern on it. They then had it 3-D printed out of metal?
Q2: Were you happy with the end results of the project Pretoria Engineering was able to provide?
I was very happy with my necklace and have received multiple compliments about it. Such a precious memory of hearing my baby's heartbeat for the first time
Q3: Were you pleased with the speed of the project?
Turn around time was very fast and I was kept in the loop all along the way with each step of my order.
Q4: Did Pretoria Engineering provide you a cost effective rate for you project needs?
I was charged for the time it took to design the product (I got to have final approval before it went on to be created) and for the cost of materials and processing. Very reasonable.
Q5: How likely are you to recommend Pretoria Engineering to friends and colleagues?
I will definitely recommend PE to family and friends. PE has the unique ability to take any idea you have and assist with the design and building/processing/creating aspect of it.
Q6: Other Comments?
Ben at PE is very professional and seems to have a at passion for helping others realize their dream project. It was a pleasure working with him.
Paper Sketch to CAD Drawings for Cedar Columns
Q1: What project did Pretoria Engineering do for you?
Steel bases for a new construction house to support the cedar columns.
Q2: Were you happy with the end results of the project Pretoria Engineering was able to provide?
Super happy with the results - all measurements were correct and everything fit together great.
Q3: Were you pleased with the speed of the project?
Yes - received the drawings in a timely manner. Changes that we requested was made quick.
Q4: Did Pretoria Engineering provide you a cost effective rate for you project needs?
Yes - it was the most cost effective way. Their suggestions saved us money.
Q5: How likely are you to recommend Pretoria Engineering to friends and colleagues?
Very likely and definitely will.
Q6: Other Comments?
Ben understood immediately what we needed and his first drawings were right on. The company fabricating the plates were very impressed with the details of the drawings, and commented that it is rare that they receive info and not have to go back for more detail.