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Redlands Aerobatic Cup is On! Sept 2-4, 2022
This is event is not a public spectator event. This is for pilots, volunteers and support staff. The second annual Redlands Aerobatic Cup will be held at Redlands Municipal Airport over Labor Day weekend. For more information about the event … Continue reading
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Redlands Airport Tenants Enjoy a Great Pizza Lunch Today
On most Wednesday afternoons at Redlands Airport, tenants meet at a hangar for a BBQ lunch and camaraderie. Today, we were treated to some yummy pizza from Goodwin’s Organic Foods Market in Redlands. We got to test out 5 different … Continue reading
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Redlands Airport is a Civic Treasure
Reprinted from the Editorial Page of the Redlands Community News, 5-19-22 The Redlands Municipal Airport is a civic treasure with a rich an interesting history. As Shari Forbes reports in this week’s Focus package, airplanes were soaring over Southern California … Continue reading
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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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