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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. 

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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
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The Smartest Plane in the Air... THE 1936 MONOCOUPE
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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
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1936 NATIONAL AIR RACES                           PAGE 55