Author Archives: Ted Gablin

Whiteman Airport – LAC Public Health and AQMD Reports Counter Claims That Lead in Avgas are Hurting Kids Near Whiteman Airport

The press release below prepared by the Southern California Airspace Users Working Group contains information that counters claims made by various individuals and CA Senator Menjavar about lead in aviation gasoline hurting kids near Whiteman Airport (KWHP). SCAUWG.ORGassociated with SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA … Continue reading

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Torrance Flight School Wins Injunction in Business License Dispute at Zampereni Field Airport (KTOA)

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2023 Stuff A Plane Charity Toy Drive a Big Success!

We had another successful toy drive! Most of the businesses that collected toys for our drive outdid themselves this year. Quite a few of them filled their boxes. Thank you to the following organizations and businesses that collected toys for … Continue reading

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Great Turnout for October FlyKREI Flyout to Rosamond Skypark

The October 7th fly-out to Guido’s at the Hangar, Rosamond Skypark was a great success. Nine planes and 21 people made the flight. We couldn’t ask for better weather for the morning flight. It was a great day to fly, … Continue reading

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The RAA Supports Coyote Aviation

Published in the 6-30-23 Redlands Community News

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CALIFORNIA PILOTS FIGHTING AIRPORT CLOSURE THREATS

Pilots and aviation groups are determined to convince officials in Banning, California, of the benefits of Banning Municipal Airport while the city council entertains redevelopment bids. June 1, 2023 By Lillian Geil, Digital Media Assistant Editor, AOPA Pilots and aviation groups are … Continue reading

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Community Forward Redlands Article – “FAA slow to install radar at booming SBD International Airport”

Many pilots have expressed concerns about sharing the sky over REI with heavy jet traffic. The reality is it’s not going away as San Bernardino Internal Airport (SBD) ramps up operations. A known issue is the lack of radar equipment … Continue reading

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2023 to Mark Final Year for National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead Airport

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City Council Approves Plan to Close Santa Monica Airport by 2028

Reprinted From a Santa Monica Mirror Article Dated February 6, 2023 City will now be able to plan for the airport’s closure following January 24 meeting By Dolores Quintana The Santa Monica Airport reached its 100th anniversary in 2022 and … Continue reading

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A Big Thank-you From The Salvation Army

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