Author Archives: Ted Gablin

Toys for Tots Presentation Made to Redlands Optimist Club

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Ted Gablin

On Thursday 9-19, RAA Secretary Cindy Gablin delivered a short presentation on RAA’s Stuff a Plane with Toys for Tots event. The Redlands Optimist Club is a service organization dedicated to helping the youth of Redlands and surrounding communities. The … Continue reading →

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Redlands Pilots Rack-Up the Wins at Reno

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Friday the 13th was a good day for Redlands Pilots. Tony Higa placed 2nd in the Silver Biplane heat, Phil Ensley placed 2nd in the Gold Biplane heat, and Karl Grove placed 1st in the Silver Sport Class. Way to … Continue reading →

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Phil Ensley Prepares for Today’s Race at the 2019 Reno Air Races

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Ted Gablin

RAA Treasurer, Phil Ensley signals thumbs-up before climbing in his ride, Race 27, “Magic”.

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Dan Chapman Receives FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Dan Chapman is a longtime member of our airport community. He is an active RAA and EAA Chapter 845 member. He currently serves as Vice President of EAA Chapter 845. The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the most prestigious … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Ted Gablin
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Coffee with The Council at the Redlands Airport Lobby 6-29-19

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Council members Toni Momberger and Paul Barich conducted a Coffee with the Council meeting with the community on Saturday, June 29th. The community meeting was well attended by airport tenants. There were some meaningful discussions that were primarily centered around … Continue reading →

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Caution! UPS Heavy Traffic over KREI on June 19th

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Ted Gablin

UPS will be conducting an evaluation flight at San Bernardino, Intl. The flight is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th between 1700 and 2100 local and will involve several approaches to runways 6 and 24. Per Captain David Zamiska, UPS, the … Continue reading →

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Osmar Montiel – Solos on Friday, 5-24-19 Congratulations!

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Osmar turned 16 on Monday May 20th and wasted no time. He soloed on Friday May 24th. Flight instructor Denny Brown said he was ready. Just check out his smile and his proud grandpa George Morris. Way to go Osmar!

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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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Paragliding Through an Airport Traffic Pattern For a Beer Can Have Fatal Consequences

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Ted Gablin

This has been a common sight at Redlands Airport lately. There have been some brave young lads paragliding through the traffic pattern at Redlands Airport risking their lives and the lives of pilots using the airport so they can strut … Continue reading →

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