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Redlands EAA Chapter 845 Meets Again!
Its’s been over a year since the pandemic put a halt to EAA 845 chapter meetings at Redlands Airport. On Saturday 5/15, the chapter met in the public lobby to discuss ways to kickstart future EAA activities at Redlands Airport. … Continue reading
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A Letter to Redlands City Council From Eric Paul
5-4-21 Good Evening Mayor and Members of the Council. My name is Eric Paul I’m president of the Redlands Hangar Owners Association. We built and own 37 hangars on airport land we lease from the City. I’ve kept an airplane … Continue reading
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A Letter to Redlands City Council From Gil Brown, Coyote Aviation
I write this on March 29, “National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.” I find significant irony that the City of Redlands’ Instagram page is promoting that fact. Here’s why: Along with George and Eva Saliba, my wife Carol and … Continue reading
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Comment by 12-23-20 on Closure of Stovepipe Wells Airport
Dear Members and Friends of CalPilots We recently received notice from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) that the National Park Service (NPS) is considering closing the Stovepipe Wells airport in the Death Valley National Park. According to the RAF, if … Continue reading
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Caution: Fire Tanker Activity at and over Redlands Airport
A helicopter tanker base has been established on the west ramp at Redlands Airport. There are numerous tanker aircraft flying into and out San Bernardino Airport that are transitioning over REI. The heavy helicopters on the west ramp will also … Continue reading
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Redlands Airport Re-striping Project Video
It was finished ahead of schedule and with consideration of users. The contractor, PCI, did a short video of their crews in action during this three night project. The contractor did a great job. Thank you to the City of … Continue reading
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FAA Responds to REI Paraglider Incursion Complaint
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
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
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
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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