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Author Archives: Ted Gablin
We Collected a Mountain of Toys for Kids in Need – Thank You!
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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REI Perimeter Fence Repair Near Run -Up Area
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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Active Firefighting Aircraft Operations At Redlands Airport
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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Redlands Airport Finally Gets a New Sign
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
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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RAA Members Tour the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division
RAA members held there January meeting at the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division Hangar facility at San Bernardino Airport (SBD) on January 24th. The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division has an Aero squadron consisting of many volunteer pilots and observers. … Continue reading
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We Stuffed 24 Planes with Toys for Tots!
Anyone can stuff buses, but the RAA can “Stuff Planes with Toys for Tots”. Click on: Stuff a Plane with Toys for Tots for details about our 2017 toy drive and airlift.
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Ark Christian Preschoolers Visit KREI
Larry and Ruth Rice once again hosted some really young eagles at their hangar today. CFI Larry Rice gave them a brief ground school followed by an aerial demonstration. The kids had a blast. Click here for more photos. Thanks Larry … Continue reading
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Redlands Pilots Celebrate KREI’s 70th Birthday at National Aviation Day
On Saturday, August 19th, members of the RAA grilled burgers, hot dogs while EAA Chapter 845 took some potential future aviators on free airplane rides to celebrate National Aviation Day. A total of 33 children and 5 adults experienced flight courtesy … Continue reading
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Redlands Fire Department Conducts Fire Extinguisher Training at REI
The Redlands Fire Department attended the RAA monthly meeting on August 24th, to give all in attendance a great fire safety demonstration. Members learned the importance of proper communication when calling 911 operators to request emergency services at the airport. … Continue reading
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