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Aviation Safety and Reporting System (ASRS) in Jeopardy – Pilots Urged to Comment!
Comments are due by July 7, 2025. Provide yours by going to https://www.regulations.gov/document/NASA_FRDOC_0001-0962 and clicking on “Comment” button. Reprinted from The Aviation Consumer – By Scott Dyer 6-17-2025
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Letter to Airmen Regarding Paragliding Activity in the Vicinity of KREI and SBD
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FAA proposes airspace changes around San Bernardino Airport, raising safety concerns
By Stephanie Hastings Miranda – Community Forward Redlands December 6, 2024 REDLANDS, Calif. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing modifications to the airspace designation around San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) to enhance safety and accommodate new flight procedures. … Continue reading
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Letter to Airmen – LTA SCT -74 Hazards Associated with the SBD RNAV Rwy 24 Approach
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Despite boom in air traffic, SBD airport remains without radar
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Caution Heavy Jet Traffic Near KREI! SBD Runway 24 Visual Approach is Active
San Bernardino International Airport has begun using the RNAV Rwy 24 Visual approach. You will see heavy aircraft operating around KREI. PLEASE be vigilant when operating near KREI. See and avoid is our best tool at the moment. If you … Continue reading
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FAA Issues Notice of Investigation to Santa Clara County For Numerous Items Including Ban on Sale of Leaded Avgas
On December 22, 2021, the FAA issued a strongly worded letter to Eric Peterson, Director of County Airports Santa Clara County. The letter is a notice of informal investigation that was issued as a result of multiple complaints from airport … Continue reading
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100LL Banned at Reid-Hillview & San Martin- Santa Clara County
We all know that leaded aviation fuel’s days are numbered. Steps are already underway to market a recently formulated replacement for 100LL Avgas. But, it seems that’s just not quick enough for Santa Clara County, California. Other airport sponsors in … Continue reading
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Caution! Birds in Planes
Its that time of the year. Happy birds are in the midst of their annual mating ritual. We see them all over REI as we are in a known avian flyway. All aircraft owners, especially those that tiedown outdoors, need … 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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