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Manuals Collection ( chiefly non-US airlines ); and the papers of former NTSB Chair James E . Hall . The holdings also include accident reports and files , Pilot training materials , airline safety department magazines , ephemera , and artifacts .
ARE YOU OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ? WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS ? IS ACCESS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ? ASASA is open to the public , and appointments are highly recommended to ensure access . Without an appointment , the archives are normally open Monday to Friday 13:00 to 17:00 ( Monday to Thursday 12:30- 17:30 during the summer ), but hours are subject to change and there are occasional closures due to holidays or staff absences . We always recommend contacting us in advance in order to make the best use of your time .
ARE YOUR RESOURCES AVAILABLE BY REQUEST OVER THE INTERNET ? Some items have been digitized and are available in the digital library on the archives ’ website . In addition , we are happy to work with researchers who are unable to visit in person and need to obtain scanned copies .
FLIGHT PATH MUSEUM ( LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ) Imperial Terminal 6661 W . Imperial Highway Los Angeles , CA 90045 Email . info @ flightpathlax . com Website . www . flightpathlax . com
Flight Path Museum was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit , community-based organization aimed at honoring aviation pioneers , recognizing the economic importance of aviation and aerospace to Southern California , and encouraging youth to pursue education and careers in aviation-related fields . The kickoff project was a series of sidewalk plaques in the LAX business district saluting aviation pioneers , organizations , and locations . This ‘ Flight Path ’ is the aviation equivalent of the famed Hollywood Walk of Fame .
The Flight Path Museum is housed on the LAX tarmac , in a building that once served as the MGM Grand Air terminal . Thousands of residents and visitors to Los Angeles have the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at commercial aviation on the tarmac , view historical and heritage exhibits , and partake in educational tours and programs , research facilities , and community events .
The Flight Path Museum and Learning Center is the only museum and research center with a primary emphasis on the contributions made by civil aviation to the history and development of Southern California .
The Flight Path Museum and Learning Center gallery of exhibits , which is filled with memories of aviation ’ s golden years , is located adjacent to the LAX airfield , where today ’ s aircraft and travelers arrive at and depart from the world ’ s busiest origin and destination airport . No other museum offers such a perspective on contemporary aircraft and aviation .
We operate an aviation and aerospace library , as well as a technical library . Also , we have the largest collection of vintage flight uniforms in the country , representing nearly 70 airlines .
ARE YOU OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ? We are open Thursday to Saturday , 12:00 to 16:00 , except for holidays and special events .
Members enter for free . Non-members pay a $ 5 admission donation , with discounts for seniors , military / veterans , and students . Children under the age of 12 , accompanied by an adult , enter free . Free parking is available .
ARE YOUR RESOURCES AVAILABLE BY REQUEST OVER THE INTERNET ? Several original articles on the history of LAX and aviation in Southern California can be found on our website : www . flightpathlax . com
We are always happy to receive email inquiries and requests and try to accommodate as much as possible .
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