“We have several volunteer groups who have ‘adopted’ 17 aircraft at the park,” said Palmdale’s Recreation Coordinator Gabriel Garcia. “On the second Saturday of each month, volunteer groups will clean the aircrafts and display area at the park. Due to the pandemic, the program was interrupted, and we now have five aircraft that need to be adopted.”
The planes available for adoption include: the Navy A-4 Skyhawk, WWII C-46 Commando, X-55A, F-86, and B-2 Spirit (1/8 scale model). Among the adoption duties include picking up trash and debris, pulling weeds, and keeping dirt and dust off the planes by pressure washing them.
“If your group is looking for a way to get involved in the community, this program provides an excellent opportunity with a minimal time commitment,” Garcia said. “We’d love to hear from you.”
As part of the program, groups will receive the following recognition: signage next to the adopted aircrafts, group name on City of Palmdale website, invitation to attend any special events at the airpark, recognition of volunteers on an annual basis at an awards ceremony.
To learn more about the Adopt-a-Plane program, visit https://cityofpalmdale.org/214/Adopt-a-Plane, or contact Gabriel Garcia at 661-267-5611 or ggarcia@cityofpalmdale.org.
[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]
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America's Most Appreciative says
I think the Air Park is one of the most interesting features in our city. I don’t know the situation but it would be a shame if it’s not kept up as it was.
AVResident says
What is article doesn’t mention is that the city has shut out the dedicated volunteers who have been working at the Airpark for decades to maintain the planes. What’s the point of having an Adopt a Plane program when there’s nobody there to maintain the Airplanes?
The way the volunteers have been treated is disgraceful. The city will be hard-pressed to find new volunteers with the decades of experience with aircraft of the long-time volunteers.
The Airpark could be a real showcase in the Antelope Valley if not for city neglect and mismanagement. Shame on you Palmdale!
Tim Scott says
I may have to pretend I am a group…