Category Archives: Airport News

AirFest 2019 In Danger Of Being Cancelled Due To K-Rat Infestation – H24 Charities Seeking Sponsors to Help

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Reprinted from the H-24 March 2019 Newsletter… AirFest 2019 is on the brink of cancellation. Airfest Charities was recently notified that we will not be able to use our normal, main parking lot due to the increase in K-Rat population … Continue reading →

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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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The RAA Exhibit at Air Fest 2018

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Ted Gablin

The RAA had 9 members volunteer their time to promote Redlands Municipal Airport, General Aviation, EAA Chapter 845 and the RAA to guests attending AirFest 2018. It wasn’t all work for those that volunteered.  We all enjoyed the show.  Thanks!

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RAA Members Turn-Out for AAB Annual Report at Council Meeting

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Ted Gablin

James Hoyt, Chair of the Airport Advisory Board (AAB) and RAA Director, presented an annual report of the AAB’s activities at the 5-16-18 Redlands City Council meeting. We had a good turnout of RAA members to hear him too at … 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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A Big Win for GA Airports!

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Ted Gablin

Reprinted From Flying Magazine 8-8-17     Written by Rob Mark  Court Strikes Down Access Restrictions at East Hampton Airport Local town asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that could have had wide ranging implications for general aviation.  … Continue reading →

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RAA Friend of the Airport Award Presented to Ingrid Biglow

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Cindy Gablin

Ingrid Biglow was presented with a Friend of the Airport award in recognition of 8 years of volunteer service on the Redlands Airport Advisory Board. The award was given to Ingrid at the 5/24/17 RAA meeting by Ted Gablin on behalf … Continue reading →

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Redlands Fire Department Conducts Fire Extinguisher Training at REI

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Ted Gablin

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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