Category Archives: Social/Special Interest

AirFest 2019 Wows the Crowds at Redlands Airport

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Saturday’s AirFest 2019 event at Redlands Airport was well attended. Some great aerial acts wowed the crowds. Sundays forecast is a little damp but event sponsor Hangar-24 Charities says the show will go on!

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Get Out and Fly!

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Ted Gablin

If you need an excuse to fly, here’s a good one. The rain have really made wildflowers in Southern California abundant this year. Here’s the view from 4,500 just n/w of Lake Elsinore. Other spots to go flower watching include … Continue reading →

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RAA Member Ensen Mason Sworn in Today as San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Former RAA Treasurer and Airport Advisory Board member, Ensen Mason, was sworn in today as the County of San Bernardino Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector. His dad read him the oath of office assisted by his son Travis and his girl friend Jamie. … Continue reading →

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We Stuffed 34 Planes Full with Toys for Tots Today!

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Ted Gablin

We did it! We stuffed 34 planes with a few thousand Toys for Tots and delivered them to the USMC Reserve personnel from the 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, 29 Palms Combat Center  at Twenty Nine palms Airport (TNP). … Continue reading →

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EAA 845 Fly-Out to Palm Springs Air Museum

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Members of EAA 845 visited the Palm Springs Air Museum on Saturday, October 20th. EAA 845 made arrangements so members could fly out and park at the museum. As a Santa Ana wind event subsided it turned out to be a … Continue reading →

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National Aviation Day 2018 @ Redlands Airport

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Ted Gablin

If you missed it, we had a great time celebrating National Aviation Day Saturday August 18th. Our National Aviation Day event accomplished the intent of the holiday. We definitely promoted aviation to the community at large! EAA Chapter 845 flew … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Steve Willer!

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Ted Gablin

RAA Vice-President Steve Willer and his fiancee Kellie Patrick were married on May 6, 2018 at a beautiful ceremony at Edwards Mansion in Redlands.  We all wish Steve and Kellie happiness in their lives together. Congratulations from all of us!

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Redlands Airport Spring Fling 2018

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Ted Gablin

   Master chefs Denny Brown and Jeff Tippet cooked up a storm today for Spring Fling attendees. At least 15 Young Eagles got to experience flight in a small plane for the first time. See the photos tab and click … Continue reading →

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RAA Members Tour the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Ted Gablin

RAA members held there January meeting at the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division Hangar facility at San Bernardino Airport (SBD) on January 24th. The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division has an Aero squadron consisting of many volunteer pilots and observers. … Continue reading →

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We Stuffed 24 Planes with Toys for Tots!

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Ted Gablin

Anyone can stuff buses, but the RAA can “Stuff Planes with Toys for Tots”. Click on: Stuff a Plane with Toys for Tots for details about our 2017 toy drive and airlift.

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