Author Archives: Ted Gablin

Redlands Airport Public Lobby Wooden Propeller Display

An old wooden propeller donated by longtime Redlands pilot Lloyd Roberts was made into a very attractive wall display by Redlands Airport Advisory Board Member Michael Sullivan. It’s a great addition to the public lobby. Thank you to Lloyd and … Continue reading

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Toys for Tots Presentation Made to Redlands Optimist Club

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

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

RAA Treasurer, Phil Ensley signals thumbs-up before climbing in his ride, Race 27, “Magic”.

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Coffee with The Council at the Redlands Airport Lobby 6-29-19

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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Paragliding Through an Airport Traffic Pattern For a Beer Can Have Fatal Consequences

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!

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!

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

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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We Stuffed 34 Planes Full with Toys for Tots Today!

We did it! We stuffed 34 planes with a few thousand Toys for Tots and delivered them to the USMC Reserve personnel from the 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, 29 Palms Combat Center  at Twenty Nine palms Airport (TNP). … Continue reading

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