Dawson Taylor Aviation
Specialized Aircraft Maintenance
Ranchaero Airport (CL56)
Chico, CA
Dawson Taylor Aviation
Specialized Aircraft Maintenance
Ranchaero Airport (CL56)
Chico, CA
Aircraft Fabric- A Dying Art
Fabric aircraft covering is one of aviation's most specialized and rapidly disappearing crafts. Long before modern composite materials, skilled craftsmen and women transformed wood-and-steel airframes into airworthy machines through countless hours of gluing, shrinking, stitching, taping, and finishing fabric by hand. Today, fewer technicians possess the skill and patience required to perform these traditional techniques. Dawson Taylor Aviation is committed to preserving this skillset and the aircraft that require the patience and dedication to a truly unique and rewarding art. Each fabric-covered aircraft represents generations of craftsmanship, and we are dedicated to ensuring these remarkable airplanes continue to fly for years to come.
Specialized Aircraft Maintenance
As owners and pilots of antique aircraft ourselves, we understand the importance of keeping these unique pieces of history flying. Everything from ground-up restorations to minor repairs and upgrades, Dawson Taylor Aviation is committed to keeping classic and antique aircraft in the air for generations to come.
Our Mission, Simply Put:
Restore. Preserve. Fly.