Author Archives: Ted Gablin

We Collected a Mountain of Toys for Kids in Need – Thank You!

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Ted Gablin

It’s official we have collected at least double the amount of toys collected in 2017. It’s a record. We are also hearing 32 units of blood were donated to LifeStream. There were other charities that benefited too. All of this … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Prepare for Stuff a Plane with Toys for Tots

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Ted Gablin

RAA event organizer, Cindy Gablin, meets with some of the volunteers on Thursday evening, November 8th to go over preparations for Stuff a Plane with Toys for Tots. Everything is a go for a great event next Saturday, November 17th … Continue reading →

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EAA 845 Fly-Out to Palm Springs Air Museum

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Members of EAA 845 visited the Palm Springs Air Museum on Saturday, October 20th. EAA 845 made arrangements so members could fly out and park at the museum. As a Santa Ana wind event subsided it turned out to be a … Continue reading →

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REI Perimeter Fence Repair Near Run -Up Area

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Its no secret that the perimeter fence at the airport has numerous openings that let coyotes and transients access the airport. When it is open near the Jacinto avocado grove we get lots of coyote activity as the grove is … Continue reading →

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National Aviation Day 2018 @ Redlands Airport

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Ted Gablin

If you missed it, we had a great time celebrating National Aviation Day Saturday August 18th. Our National Aviation Day event accomplished the intent of the holiday. We definitely promoted aviation to the community at large! EAA Chapter 845 flew … Continue reading →

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Active Firefighting Aircraft Operations At Redlands Airport

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Redlands Municipal Airport is once again demonstrating it’s value as a community asset.  US Forest Service contract firefighting helicopters are now operating from the West Ramp at Redlands Municipal Airport to support efforts to fight the “Valley Fire” burning near … Continue reading →

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The RAA Exhibit at Air Fest 2018

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Ted Gablin

The RAA had 9 members volunteer their time to promote Redlands Municipal Airport, General Aviation, EAA Chapter 845 and the RAA to guests attending AirFest 2018. It wasn’t all work for those that volunteered.  We all enjoyed the show.  Thanks!

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RAA Members Turn-Out for AAB Annual Report at Council Meeting

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Ted Gablin

James Hoyt, Chair of the Airport Advisory Board (AAB) and RAA Director, presented an annual report of the AAB’s activities at the 5-16-18 Redlands City Council meeting. We had a good turnout of RAA members to hear him too at … Continue reading →

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Redlands Airport Finally Gets a New Sign

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Do you remember the deteriorated sign welcoming visitors to the transient ramp at the REI Lobby?  Well there has been a spare one collecting dust for years in our airport supervisors office. We guess they made two signs years ago. After … Continue reading →

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Bird Strike in Vicinity of REI

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Ted Gablin

A Bell 206 had an encounter with a large bird Monday 4/2/18. No one was hurt, except the bird. The aircraft is based at the owners residence and the strike occurred a couple of miles from REI. We are in … Continue reading →

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