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.

The San Bernardino County Office of the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector processes, safeguards, and provides information regarding county financial activities, manages the county treasury pool, collects and distributes property taxes and other obligations owed to county agencies and courts. That’s a tall order when you understand the County of San Bernardino is geographically the largest county in the US. Ensen will have a staff of 300+ employees. He is going to be a busy guy.

We wish him the best in his new job!

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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). The toys were delivered in time for distribution to children in need for the holidays. Everyone arrived safely and a good time was had by all! Thanks to all the volunteers that took the time today to make this happen.

To view all the pictures of the 2018 toy drive and airlift, click on our website photos tab 

Enjoy This Slideshow of the Toy Airlift

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We Collected a Mountain of Toys for Kids in Need – Thank You!

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Ted Gablin

It’s official we have collected at least double the amount of toys collected in 2017. It’s a record. We are also hearing 32 units of blood were donated to LifeStream. There were other charities that benefited too. All of this along with a car, motorcycle and plane show. There were also many great exhibitors that took the time to share their aviation stories.  We all had a blast! Click on 11-17-18 Stuff a Plane with Toys for Tots under the photo’s tab of this website to see some picture of this event.

Saturday November 17th was a great day at Redlands Airport!

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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 a source of food and water. Fence repairs near the run up area were started on Friday September 14th. Thank you City of Redlands for the needed maintenance!

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Active Firefighting Aircraft Operations At Redlands Airport

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Redlands Municipal Airport is once again demonstrating it’s value as a community asset.  US Forest Service contract firefighting helicopters are now operating from the West Ramp at Redlands Municipal Airport to support efforts to fight the “Valley Fire” burning near Forest Falls CA. These crews began arriving at the airport on Friday, July 6th. All of the firefighting aircraft belong to contractors. Some are from as far away as Atlanta, GA.

If you are flying into Redlands Airport, please be aware there are Notices to Airman (NOTAM’s) filed for this activity. Please exercise caution if you are using the airport during their stay. These folks are flying heavy helicopters that create significant rotor wash. They are also flying irregular traffic patterns. Please give them the right of way as they are engaged in firefighting activities.

Information about the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for the Valley fire can be found at this link: http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_8_9184.html

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Redlands Airport Finally Gets a New Sign

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Ted Gablin

Do you remember the deteriorated sign welcoming visitors to the transient ramp at the REI Lobby?  Well there has been a spare one collecting dust for years in our airport supervisors office. We guess they made two signs years ago. After at least a year of multiple requests, the City of Redlands installed the new sign and painted the mounting posts.             Thank you to the City of Redlands for this much needed maintenance! 

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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 the migratory season and the new Citrus reservoir is a huge attraction for birds. We have seen geese over the airport very recently. Please be vigilant for bird activity when operating near REI. For more information about bird strikes, please read: AOPA’s Air Safety Instititute Safety Brief – Bird Strikes. Please report all wildlife strikes to the FAA online at: http://wildlife-mitigation.tc.faa.gov

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RAA Members Tour the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Ted Gablin

RAA members held there January meeting at the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division Hangar facility at San Bernardino Airport (SBD) on January 24th.

The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division has an Aero squadron consisting of many volunteer pilots and observers. These volunteers provide many hours of time supporting this aerial law enforcement division. Some volunteers even provide their own aircraft to support the “Aero Squadron”. The Aero Squadron provides aerial support within the County of San Bernardino and some of its municipalities including Redlands. We have some pilots at Redlands Airport that volunteer for this important role.

RAA member and Aero Squadron Reserve Deputy volunteer, Dave Guthmiller, gave a very informative a presentation on the unit and a tour of the facility. Click on “RAA SBD Tour” to see some photos of the presentation and tour.

The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Division received 13,000+ calls for service in 2017. They have a first class operation at SBD.  We can all rest well knowing that they know how to use aircraft to protect the public.

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We Stuffed 24 Planes with Toys for Tots!

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Ted Gablin

Anyone can stuff buses, but the RAA can “Stuff Planes with Toys for Tots”.

Click on: Stuff a Plane with Toys for Tots for details about our 2017 toy drive and airlift.

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Ark Christian Preschoolers Visit KREI

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Ted Gablin

Larry and Ruth Rice once again hosted some really young eagles at their hangar today. CFI Larry Rice gave them a brief ground school followed by an aerial demonstration. The kids had a blast. Click here for more photos. Thanks Larry and Ruth!

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