Instrument Rating in the Inland Empire: What It Takes - An instrument rating in the Inland Empire: the FAA's requirements, how simulator time counts, the approaches near Redlands, and how to train for it efficiently.
Discovery Flight in Redlands: The $189 Intro Flight - Thinking about a discovery flight in Redlands? Our $189 intro flight is a real first lesson at KREI: 15 minutes on the ground, 45 in the air, and you fly.
Santa Ana Winds and Flying in the Inland Empire - Santa Ana winds and flying around Redlands: what these dry northeast winds do to a light airplane, how to see them coming, and when to stay on the ground.
Flight School in Redlands, CA: How to Choose One - Choosing a flight school in Redlands, CA? Eight questions to ask any school before you sign up, about instructors, airplanes, pricing and scheduling.
Cessna 150 vs. Cessna 172: Which Should You Rent? - Cessna 150 vs. Cessna 172: seats, power, fuel burn, panels and cost per hour. How to pick the right rental for training, time building or a trip with friends.
Dry vs. Wet Aircraft Rental Rates: How to Compare - Dry vs. wet aircraft rental rates can't be compared at face value. How to convert one into the other, what Hobbs and tach time mean, and what else to ask about.
Fly-Out Day Trips From Redlands - Fly-out day trips from Redlands: aviation museums at Chino and Palm Springs, the coast at Oceanside, wine country at French Valley and more, with what to know.
How to Read the Weather for a Redlands Flight - Redlands has no weather station of its own, so reading the weather for a Redlands flight means knowing which nearby reports to trust. A practical guide.
Your First Solo Flight: What It Takes - Your first solo flight is the moment your instructor steps out. Here's what the FAA requires first, what the day usually looks like, and how to be ready for it.
Marine Layer Flying: Reading SoCal's Coastal Clouds - The marine layer can put the coast under low clouds while Redlands is sunny. How it forms, when it burns off, and how to plan a coastal flight around it.
Student Pilot Certificate: How to Apply Through IACRA - You need a student pilot certificate before your first solo, not your first lesson. Here's who's eligible, how to apply through IACRA, and how long it takes.
Flying to Palm Springs (KPSP) From Redlands - Flying to Palm Springs from Redlands takes you through the San Gorgonio Pass: about 35 nautical miles of wind, terrain and desert heat. Here's how to plan it.
Redlands Municipal Airport (KREI): A Pilot's Guide - Redlands Municipal Airport (KREI) for pilots: a runway that climbs 100 feet, a pattern north of the field, lights on 123.05 and jets bound for San Bernardino.
Go/No-Go Decision Making: A Framework for Low-Time Pilots - The go/no-go decision is one of the most critical — and most difficult — judgments a pilot makes. Here's a practical framework for low-time pilots to make better decisions before every flight.
What IMSAFE Actually Means (And Why Most Pilots Rush It) - The IMSAFE checklist is more than a mnemonic — it's a framework for honest self-assessment before every flight. Here's what each item really means and why pilots skip it at their peril.