Category Archives: Airport News

FAA Responds to REI Paraglider Incursion Complaint

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Ted Gablin

The paraglider flights through the REI traffic pattern to get to the Hangar 24 brewery stopped for 3 months, or so, after the City of Redlands announced on 5-1-19, the use of private property in the City of Redlands for … Continue reading →

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Bad Weather Forces Cancellation of Toy Airlift

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Overcast, rain and probable icing conditions have mandated the cancellation of our toy airlift to Twentynine Palms Airport. Its all about safety! But we have to get the toys to the USMC so they can distribute them to kids in … Continue reading →

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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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AirFest 2019 Wows the Crowds at Redlands Airport

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Saturday’s AirFest 2019 event at Redlands Airport was well attended. Some great aerial acts wowed the crowds. Sundays forecast is a little damp but event sponsor Hangar-24 Charities says the show will go on!

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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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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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We Stuffed 24 Planes with Toys for Tots!

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Ted Gablin

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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Redlands Pilots Celebrate KREI’s 70th Birthday at National Aviation Day

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Ted Gablin

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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