Category Archives: Social/Special Interest

Toys for Tots Presentation Made to Redlands Optimist Club

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Ted Gablin

On Thursday 9-19, RAA Secretary Cindy Gablin delivered a short presentation on RAA’s Stuff a Plane with Toys for Tots event. The Redlands Optimist Club is a service organization dedicated to helping the youth of Redlands and surrounding communities. The … Continue reading →

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Redlands Pilots Rack-Up the Wins at Reno

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Friday the 13th was a good day for Redlands Pilots. Tony Higa placed 2nd in the Silver Biplane heat, Phil Ensley placed 2nd in the Gold Biplane heat, and Karl Grove placed 1st in the Silver Sport Class. Way to … Continue reading →

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Phil Ensley Prepares for Today’s Race at the 2019 Reno Air Races

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Ted Gablin

RAA Treasurer, Phil Ensley signals thumbs-up before climbing in his ride, Race 27, “Magic”.

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Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Ted Gablin
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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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AirFest 2019 Wows the Crowds at Redlands Airport

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Saturday’s AirFest 2019 event at Redlands Airport was well attended. Some great aerial acts wowed the crowds. Sundays forecast is a little damp but event sponsor Hangar-24 Charities says the show will go on!

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Get Out and Fly!

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Ted Gablin

If you need an excuse to fly, here’s a good one. The rain have really made wildflowers in Southern California abundant this year. Here’s the view from 4,500 just n/w of Lake Elsinore. Other spots to go flower watching include … Continue reading →

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RAA Member Ensen Mason Sworn in Today as San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Ted Gablin

Former RAA Treasurer and Airport Advisory Board member, Ensen Mason, was sworn in today as the County of San Bernardino Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector. His dad read him the oath of office assisted by his son Travis and his girl friend Jamie. … Continue reading →

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We Stuffed 34 Planes Full with Toys for Tots Today!

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Ted Gablin

We did it! We stuffed 34 planes with a few thousand Toys for Tots and delivered them to the USMC Reserve personnel from the 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, 29 Palms Combat Center  at Twenty Nine palms Airport (TNP). … Continue reading →

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EAA 845 Fly-Out to Palm Springs Air Museum

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Members of EAA 845 visited the Palm Springs Air Museum on Saturday, October 20th. EAA 845 made arrangements so members could fly out and park at the museum. As a Santa Ana wind event subsided it turned out to be a … Continue reading →

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