IA in Southern California?

[evanr42]

Just made the move from the Chicago area to Southern California (based at KWHP now) - have been looking for recommendations on a good IA for my Tri Pacer since the trip cross country left me with a crack in my exhaust, which needs addressing. Any experience with Able Air? They're the only guys based on my field who seem to do tube and rag work.

[Stephen]

Hey, my old stomping grounds and where I learned to fly. But, it's been 40 years since I was keeping my plane there. Back then the repair shop was named Coffin Air Service. Able Air sounds much better.

[Brian]

Hello Evan. Welcome to Sunny So Cal and to the SWPO Forum. I just sent you a PM with my contact info and some other information. Look forward to meeting you!
Brian

[pmanton]

Hey, my old stomping grounds and where I learned to fly. But, it's been 40 years since I was keeping my plane there. Back then the repair shop was named Coffin Air Service. Able Air sounds much better.

I had my Private check ride there in 1955. My examiner was Hank Coffin. I suspect that's where Coffin Air Service got its name.

Paul
Salome, AZ

[Brian]

I had my Private check ride there in 1955. My examiner was Hank Coffin. I suspect that's where Coffin Air Service got its name.

Paul
Salome, AZ

Looks like Hank was involved in the Movie Industry as well:

https://airandspace.si.edu/support/w...or/hank-coffin

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/n...re-id517425068

[evanr42]

Small world....and the film industry is what brought me back to LA after nearly a decade in New York. Looking forward to meeting up Brian!

[Stephen]

Looks like Hank was involved in the Movie Industry as well:

https://airandspace.si.edu/support/w...or/hank-coffin

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/n...re-id517425068

Thanks for checking this out. I started flying at Whiteman in 1964. The old Coffin Air Service hangar was still there about 7 or 8 years ago.