Oxnard Airport

Sunday, September 5, 2004
Educators and aviators
Plan to build school near airport stirs controversy
By Charles Levin
The Ventura County (CA) Star

When Charles McLaughlin opened Aspen Helicopters at the Oxnard Airport 20 years ago, he never sweated takeoffs or landings. Vast swaths of farmland south of the aviation facility gave McLaughlin ample room to swoop in and land a helicopter without worrying about homes or schools below.

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Desert Resorts International Becomes Jackie Cochran Airport

The Airport Authority of the County of Riverside has changed the name from Desert Resorts International to Jackie Cochran. On November 6th, at 9 a.m. there will be a rededication of the airport. WASPS and 99s will be in attendance and part of the program. Mary Bono, Maria Schriver and Chuck Yeager have all been invited. There will be a ribbon cutting and a Missing Man Formation to open the event.

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Trona Airport (L72) News

Hi everyone,
As most of you know by now, Harold Miller is the new caretaker at L72. Harold can be reached at (760) 372-4886, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Since arriving, Harold has had his hands full: trouble with the water system, and other maintenance related stuff. He’s worked hard, and gotten it going again, with help from Onace Long, myself, and some of the good folks in Trona. It’s sure good to have someone there who takes an interest, and gets stuff done! Stop by to say hello, or for a cuppa coffee or some sun tea! Harold recently completed the modifications to his C-150/150, and it was test flown last Saturday. It flies real nice! Quick, too!

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