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Happy REI Helpers Help Install a Wing on Pitts S-1
If you didn’t know, Tony Higa’s Pitts S-1 has been apart for an extensive inspection. He asked a couple of folks on the airport to help him lift the top wing in place for installation. Redlands Airport is full of … Continue reading
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Breeze Airways to Start Daily Flights to San Bernardino Airport on August 4th
On 3-8-22, multiple press releases were issued to announce that Breeze Airways, a relatively new airline was going to add SBD to its route list. Starting August 4th, you will be able to fly non-stop to San Francisco (SFO) from … Continue reading
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Your Comments Requested! Potential Closure of Death Valley’s Stovepipe Wells Airstrip
National Park Service Managers at Death Valley National Park in California are seeking public comment regarding future plans for the Stovepipe Wells Village. Plans include repairs and upgrades to water and sewer systems, and an expansion of the RV campground. … Continue reading
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FAA Issues Notice of Investigation to Santa Clara County For Numerous Items Including Ban on Sale of Leaded Avgas
On December 22, 2021, the FAA issued a strongly worded letter to Eric Peterson, Director of County Airports Santa Clara County. The letter is a notice of informal investigation that was issued as a result of multiple complaints from airport … Continue reading
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100LL Banned at Reid-Hillview & San Martin- Santa Clara County
We all know that leaded aviation fuel’s days are numbered. Steps are already underway to market a recently formulated replacement for 100LL Avgas. But, it seems that’s just not quick enough for Santa Clara County, California. Other airport sponsors in … Continue reading
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Flying To or From REI or SBD? Please See FAA Letter to Airmen
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A Letter to Redlands City Council From Eric Paul
5-4-21 Good Evening Mayor and Members of the Council. My name is Eric Paul I’m president of the Redlands Hangar Owners Association. We built and own 37 hangars on airport land we lease from the City. I’ve kept an airplane … Continue reading
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A Letter to Redlands City Council From Gil Brown, Coyote Aviation
I write this on March 29, “National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.” I find significant irony that the City of Redlands’ Instagram page is promoting that fact. Here’s why: Along with George and Eva Saliba, my wife Carol and … Continue reading
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Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program Loans for Small Businesses
We know of some REI tenants that took advantage of the Small Business Administrations Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for their businesses. The PPP now allows certain eligible borrowers that previously received a PPP loan to apply for a Second … Continue reading
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