REDLANDS>> The committee tasked with developing requirements for air shows at the city airport has begun discussions on how it can be beneficial for everyone.
The committee held its first meeting Thursday, starting with goals and a list of concerns.
Hangar 24 Brewery, an aviation-themed brewery at Redlands Municipal Airport, has hosted the Air Fest show for the past three years to coincide with its anniversary.
“I look forward to working together to shift paradigms on both sides,” said committee member Gil Brown, owner of Coyote Aviation. Brown said he has not been approached by Hangar 24 representatives and he could not operate his business because of the show.
The committee includes two members of the city Airport Advisory Board, the Redlands Airport Association, the president of the Experimental Aircraft Association chapter in Redlands, business owners and pilots. It will meet biweekly, with the next two meetings scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 and Dec. 10 in the airport lobby, to help with future show planning at the city-owned airport.
City staff also will hold meetings with Hangar 24 representatives and committee members.
The event has been hosted by Hangar 24 Charities, a nonprofit formed by the brewery, which also gets proceeds from the show.
Paul and Sue Cook, parents of Ben Cook, owner and master brewer, attended the meeting on behalf of Hangar 24.
“We want to move forward and we want all of your suggestions,” said Sue Cook. “I think everyone here has a passion for aviation and can only make it a better air show.”
Some business owners and pilots have had concerns over how the show has been handled. They have said they were never approached by Hangar 24 about the show and were unhappy with its impact on their businesses.
Each committee member shared their thoughts on what they thought the show should be, including more family friendly events to introduce youth to aviation and to make more people aware of the airport.
- Source: http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com
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