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2025 RAA Spring Fling Was a Hit!

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Cindy Gablin

Thoryn enjoying a L-19 Cessna Bird Dog at the Spring Fling Event The morning started out beautifully, not a cloud in the sky. We had a T-28 and PT-19 on display by 9:30-10:00 am for our guests to enjoy. Shortly … Continue reading →

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2023 Stuff A Plane Charity Toy Drive a Big Success!

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Ted Gablin

We had another successful toy drive! Most of the businesses that collected toys for our drive outdid themselves this year. Quite a few of them filled their boxes. Thank you to the following organizations and businesses that collected toys for … Continue reading →

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Great Turnout for October FlyKREI Flyout to Rosamond Skypark

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Ted Gablin

The October 7th fly-out to Guido’s at the Hangar, Rosamond Skypark was a great success. Nine planes and 21 people made the flight. We couldn’t ask for better weather for the morning flight. It was a great day to fly, … Continue reading →

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Community Forward Redlands Article – “FAA slow to install radar at booming SBD International Airport”

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Ted Gablin

Many pilots have expressed concerns about sharing the sky over REI with heavy jet traffic. The reality is it’s not going away as San Bernardino Internal Airport (SBD) ramps up operations. A known issue is the lack of radar equipment … Continue reading →

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2023 to Mark Final Year for National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead Airport

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Ted Gablin
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City Council Approves Plan to Close Santa Monica Airport by 2028

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Ted Gablin

Reprinted From a Santa Monica Mirror Article Dated February 6, 2023 City will now be able to plan for the airport’s closure following January 24 meeting By Dolores Quintana The Santa Monica Airport reached its 100th anniversary in 2022 and … Continue reading →

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A Big Thank-you From The Salvation Army

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Ted Gablin
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Stuff A Plane Charity Toy Drive a Big Success!

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Ted Gablin

The Redlands Airport Association (RAA) would like to thank all that contributed toys and cash donations during our “Stuff a Plane! Charity Toy Drive” this year. With your help, we collected a huge number of toys and cash for The … Continue reading →

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Redlands Aerobatic Cup is On! Sept 2-4, 2022

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Ted Gablin

This is event is not a public spectator event. This is for pilots, volunteers and support staff. The second annual Redlands Aerobatic Cup will be held at Redlands Municipal Airport over Labor Day weekend. For more information about the event … Continue reading →

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Redlands Airport Tenants Enjoy a Great Pizza Lunch Today

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Ted Gablin

On most Wednesday afternoons at Redlands Airport, tenants meet at a hangar for a BBQ lunch and camaraderie. Today, we were treated to some yummy pizza from Goodwin’s Organic Foods Market in Redlands. We got to test out 5 different … Continue reading →

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