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The Golden State of Flying

California is home to Flying

California has the highest number of drone registrations

California has 29,211 FAA registered aircraft

California has 59,841 FAA certified pilots

California has 215 public use general aviation airports

General aviation in California contributes over $30.2 billion

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Welcome to California Flyer

California Flyer’s Mission

To celebrate and promote general aviation in the State of California

California:

  • 215 public use general aviation airports, 59,841 FAA certified pilots and 29,211 FAA registered aircraft
  • The highest number of drone registrations in the US with 78,890 registrants as of February 2017
  • 631 repair stations, 66 FAA -approved pilot schools, 12,033 flight students, 9,452 flight instructors and 505 heliports
  • General aviation contributes over $30.2 billion to the state’s total economic output
  • General Aviation operations account for approximately four of every five aircraft operations

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