Author Archives: Ted Gablin

Caution: Fire Tanker Activity at and over Redlands Airport

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Ted Gablin

A helicopter tanker base has been established on the west ramp at Redlands Airport. There are numerous tanker aircraft flying into and out San Bernardino Airport that are transitioning over REI. The heavy helicopters on the west ramp will also … Continue reading →

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Redlands Pilots Win Big @ EAA Poker Chip Run Fundraiser

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Ted Gablin

Twenty two aircraft participated today in the Poker Chip Run Fundraiser organized by EAA Chapter 1 & Flabob Airport. Nine of the aircraft with 17 participants were from REI. The REI pilots & crew collected cards and chips from EAA … Continue reading →

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Redlands Airport Re-striping Project Video

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Ted Gablin

It was finished ahead of schedule and with consideration of users. The contractor, PCI, did a short video of their crews in action during this three night project. The contractor did a great job. Thank you to the City of … Continue reading →

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Flying to Chino (CNO)? Please See FAA Letter to Airmen

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Ted Gablin
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Caution! Birds in Planes

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Ted Gablin

Its that time of the year. Happy birds are in the midst of their annual mating ritual. We see them all over REI as we are in a known avian flyway. All aircraft owners, especially those that tiedown outdoors, need … Continue reading →

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Get Out and Fly!

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Ted Gablin

There is nothing in the CDC guidelines that prevents any pilot from climbing in their airplane and going for a ride to maintain currency. There are issues if you take a friend for a ride as you will probably have … Continue reading →

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Redlands Municipal Airport T Shirts!

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Ted Gablin

Orders Yours Now! Show your support For Redlands Municipal Airport, the gateway to the Inland Empire. These T-shirts are available as a limited release. These high-quality T shirts include the graphic many of us have seen on the Redlands Airport … Continue reading →

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Hangar 24 AirFest Moves to San Bernardino Airport

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Ted Gablin

Hangar 24 Craft Brewing and San Bernardino International Airport have entered into a partnership to present the Hangar 24 SBD AirFest on May 30-31, 2020, a combination of the best elements of the long-running Hangar 24 AirFest and SBD Fest, … Continue reading →

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FAA Responds to REI Paraglider Incursion Complaint

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Ted Gablin

The paraglider flights through the REI traffic pattern to get to the Hangar 24 brewery stopped for 3 months, or so, after the City of Redlands announced on 5-1-19, the use of private property in the City of Redlands for … Continue reading →

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Bad Weather Forces Cancellation of Toy Airlift

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Overcast, rain and probable icing conditions have mandated the cancellation of our toy airlift to Twentynine Palms Airport. Its all about safety! But we have to get the toys to the USMC so they can distribute them to kids in … Continue reading →

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