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