Torrey Pines Gliderport
Documentary Project
~ produced by the La Jolla Historical Society
~ directed by William Liscomb, award-winning aviation documentary film director
We need your help to make this happen, please click below or call 858-459-5335, ext 2 to make a donation today.
The Last West Coast Gliderport.
The La Jolla Historical Society is actively preserving the history of our Torrey Pines Gliderport. San Diego's Charles Lindbergh set a regional glider distance record in 1930 from Mount Soledad. He was the first to soar over Torrey Pines in February, 1930.
Now Torrey Pines is the only coastal gliderport remaining of the dozens that dotted the California coastline in the 30's and 40's. Its rich history has so far gone undocumented, though not unrecognized. The gliderport is a National Soaring Landmark listed on the local, state and National Register of Historic Places.
Look for the short film with the working title, Soaring Torrey Pines (10-15 minutes) in Spring 2010. We're working on funding for a feature-length documentary to be completed later in 2010, depending on funding.
To join our list of supporters, please click here or call 858-459-5335, ext 2.
We Thank The Following Early Donors
- Don Yeckel
- Torrey Pines Gliderport / Robin Marien
- Bruce Elder
- Associated Glider Clubs of Southern California
- San Diego Hang Gliding Association
- Gary Fogel
- James Wright
- John & Melissa Bolthouse
- Bret Daniel
