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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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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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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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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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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Please Be Courteous in the REI Run-up Area!

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Please be cognizant of hangars and aircraft south of the run-up area for Runway 26. Prop wash can blow dirt and debris in open hangars and can cause costly damage to aircraft. Please be courteous and face your aircraft east … 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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