The Torrey Pines Gliderport History

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The history of the Torrey Pines Gliderport and Southern California aviation.

As “Air Capital of the West,” San Diego boasts a rich history in aviation that began with glider flights by John J. Montgomery in the 1880s. By the 1930s, gliding experienced a renaissance as an inexpensive means to take to the skies. Gliders dotted the West Coast with pilots testing their designs in the prevailing sea breeze. Locations such as Torrey Pines attracted pilots from all over the nation for their idyllic conditions, where humans could soar with birds over the sea. These early pioneers helped define soaring as a sport and left an indelible mark on American aviation. Of the coastal gliderports of the 1930s, only one remains today, the Torrey Pines Gliderport – an aviation landmark that has become famous around the world with aviators who share this unique resource through multiple forms of non-powered flight.

Weight 0.5 lbs
Dimensions 6.5 × 0.5 × 9.5 in
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