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AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AT LOS ANGELES By COL. RICHARD B. BARNITZ Director of Airports, City of Los Angeles PRE-EMINENCE of California in aviation is indicated by the fact. that on January 1 more aircraft registered in this State than in any other except New York, which exceeded the California total by the bare margin of three ships. There were, however, 2,611 active pilots in California, compared to 1,444 in New York. Such figures reflect the enthusiasm of California for aviation and the tremendous scope of the industry's operations in the Golden State. Los Angeles, focal point of Western aviation, has provided a total of fifteen airports to meet the complex requirements of the industry. These range from small, private bases upward to such great fields as the Municipal Airport, home of the 1936 National Air Races and of air activities that provide employment for 2,500 workers. Already recognized as a major seat of aviation, Los Angeles is fortunate in possessing a Municipal Airport, that, because of its size, ideal conditions and proximity to the mass of population, places the city in an excellent position to meet the even greater opportunities that the industry undoubtedly will bring to the city in the future. [---] OVERHAUL • REPAIR SERVICE • MAINTENANCE AIRPLANES—ENGINES—ALL ACCESSORIES—METAL—STEEL TUBE—WOOD—FABRIC Airline Perfection for Private Owners President and General Manager, K. C. Hawkins, graduate engineer, pilot; was formerly Maintenance Engineer Pan American Grace Airways, who installed their factory, shops and entire maintenance system. Our Policy "DEPENDABLE WORKMANSHIP" PROMPTNESS — DELIVERY DATE GUARANTEED STORAGE: With or without service. SALES: List your aircraft with us. Our reconditioning plan assures prompt sale and maximum price. CHARTER: Special trips anywhere, anytime, reasonable rates, expert pilots. SMOKE WRITING : : SIGN TOWING AERO ACTIVITIES, INC. Approved Repair Station 277 PLeasant 4160 LOS ANGELES AIRPORT • INGLEWOOD Telephones: THornwall 1126 Hangar 3 AIRPLANE CROP DUSTING REPAIR FINANCING ARRANGED [---] [---] The Smartest Plane in the Air... THE 1936 MONOCOUPE [[image]][[/image]] featuring... • New East of Handling • New Comfort • Time Proven Lambert Engine • Famous Monocoupe Performance and Economy In the West see PRINGLE & RUTHERFORD CLOVER FIELD, Santa Monica-Santa Monica 611-91 [---] 1936 NATIONAL AIR RACES PAGE 55