Category Archives: Safety

FAA Issues Notice of Investigation to Santa Clara County For Numerous Items Including Ban on Sale of Leaded Avgas

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Ted Gablin

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

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Ted Gablin

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

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Ted Gablin

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

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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Paragliding Through an Airport Traffic Pattern For a Beer Can Have Fatal Consequences

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Ted Gablin

This has been a common sight at Redlands Airport lately. There have been some brave young lads paragliding through the traffic pattern at Redlands Airport risking their lives and the lives of pilots using the airport so they can strut … Continue reading →

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Please Be Courteous in the REI Run-up Area!

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Please be cognizant of hangars and aircraft south of the run-up area for Runway 26. Prop wash can blow dirt and debris in open hangars and can cause costly damage to aircraft. Please be courteous and face your aircraft east … Continue reading →

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REI Perimeter Fence Repair Near Run -Up Area

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Its no secret that the perimeter fence at the airport has numerous openings that let coyotes and transients access the airport. When it is open near the Jacinto avocado grove we get lots of coyote activity as the grove is … Continue reading →

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Bird Strike in Vicinity of REI

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Ted Gablin

A Bell 206 had an encounter with a large bird Monday 4/2/18. No one was hurt, except the bird. The aircraft is based at the owners residence and the strike occurred a couple of miles from REI. We are in … Continue reading →

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