Category Archives: Airport News

Comment by 12-23-20 on Closure of Stovepipe Wells Airport

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Ted Gablin

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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Congratulations Tony Pine on Your First Solo Flight!

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Ted Gablin

For an aspiring pilot, one of the most memorable moments in their life is the first solo flight. It is a milestone of a pilot’s flight training. When an instructor is confident their student can safely takeoff and land without … Continue reading →

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Caution: Fire Tanker Activity at and over Redlands Airport

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Ted Gablin

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

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Ted Gablin

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

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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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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