Smiling Aviation, Blake Field (KAJZ)

Smiling Aviation, Inc. is a general aviation service provider and aircraft maintenance shop at Blake Field in Delta, Colorado. The airport identifier is KAJZ. The company website calls Blake Field the only place to be for general aviation. It says the airport is really growing and invites pilots to visit at any time.

Pilots who stop at the field can use self serve fuel, which is available 24/7. Current fuel prices are published on AirNav. The airport has AWOS weather on 134.0 MHz and the CTAF frequency is 122.8. The site also mentions weather service, courtesy cars and 24 hour restrooms. Hangar space is available, and the company asks pilots to call to hear about new options at the airport.

The maintenance side of the business is a main focus. The company has a full staff of A&P mechanics. It also has inspection authorized mechanics on staff, so annual inspections can be done quickly. The site invites aircraft owners to call for a quote on an annual inspection.

The shop works on Cessna, Beechcraft and Piper aircraft. It also has experience with Stinson and Mooney aircraft and with many tailwheel airplanes. The company says its specialty is fixed wing, piston powered aircraft maintenance. It says it wants to serve all general aviation repair needs.

Smiling Aviation also lists experience with many modifications. These include Horton STOL kits, tip tank installations and Great Lakes windshields. The company says it has built its reputation one satisfied customer at a time.

The company also offers more than maintenance. It rents airplanes, and the site says it runs a flying club. The website has pages for services and rates, staff, a photo gallery, a calendar, area activities, a video camera and a statement of its philosophy. Its slogan reads, miles behind you flying, enjoy the flight, Smiling. A weather forecast link for Delta is also on the site.

Services

• Aircraft maintenance
• Annual inspections
• Aircraft modifications
• Self serve fuel
• Hangar space
• Courtesy cars
• Aircraft rental
• Flying club