Will pole building hold up as well as steel?

What percentage of hangars at fly-in communities are steel frame and what percentage are wood frame?Continue readingWill pole building hold up as well as steel?

Liability insurance survey results

First, 77.3% of the respondents said their fly-in community did have liability insurance and the most popular level of coverage was $1 – $2.5 million. Continue readingLiability insurance survey results

Appraiser working on different project at Sandpoint, ID

In the development that I’m appraising, the “house” is effectively an addition to the hangar. This is a subtle but, I believe, important difference.Continue readingAppraiser working on different project at Sandpoint, ID

Three hurt when plane and car collide at fly-in community

The driver of the vehicle, a woman, 33, was crossing a runway when she collided with a single-passenger plane that was preparing to take off, Sgt. Tom Akeroyd said. The 54-year-old pilot and the woman were airlifted to University Hospital.Continue readingThree hurt when plane and car collide at fly-in community

Need an on-site architect for your airpark project?

Will relocate to work onsite on airpark project.Continue readingNeed an on-site architect for your airpark project?

Are homeowner fees enough to meet all costs?

First, you mentioned that 75 percent of respondents said that their assessments were under $100 per month. I would like to know more. How much under were they? Did they average $50 a month, $60 a month or what.
Continue readingAre homeowner fees enough to meet all costs?

Thru-the-fence agreements questioned again

It seems obvious that different FAA regions and local offices read and interpret the material in different ways and hopefully we can get an FAA-wide clarification on the issue.Continue readingThru-the-fence agreements questioned again

Interested in a regional association of fly-in communities?

Banding together to work on common problems like zoning, noise, unhappy neighbors or other issues could work in your favor. If nothing more, you get additional individuals involved in trying to come up with ideas to enhance the fly-in community / residential airpark environment and lifestyle.Continue readingInterested in a regional association of fly-in communities?

Airpark uses flashing pilot controller to activate flashing light on joint use taxiway

One airpark has developed a warning light system so operators of cars will know when an aircraft is on the taxiway.Continue readingAirpark uses flashing pilot controller to activate flashing light on joint use taxiway

How does the IRS treat funds your HOA is accumulating for a major project?

One airpark association asks for help in filing an income tax return because they have been told that funds in an association at the end of the year is treated as profit by the IRS.Continue readingHow does the IRS treat funds your HOA is accumulating for a major project?

Any fly-in communities managed professionally?

Do some fly-in communities hire a firm to handle the day-to-day chores much like a condominium association might do?Continue readingAny fly-in communities managed professionally?

Vacation rentals on fly-in communities sought

Since there are a number of fly-in communities located adjacent to lakes, golf courses, mountains, etc., we think there probably are some B&B facilities or lodges associated with the airpark properties.Continue readingVacation rentals on fly-in communities sought

Real estate survey shows interesting aspects

Buyers outnumbered sellers two to one. A total of 62 percent indicated they had bought property in the last year while 31 percent reported having sold during the same period.Continue readingReal estate survey shows interesting aspects

Private airport contracting with county for public field use

The benefit of the County contracting us as such, is that it is a way to obtain funds to maintain/improve the airfield without violating the State’s “anti donation clause”.Continue readingPrivate airport contracting with county for public field use

Positive ruling on residential airpark hangars

The property is platted and approved and the latest problem was getting approval for a hangar that exceeded 2,000 SF. Because local regulations and the national fire code rate such a structure as a commercial building it required considerable extra requirements.Continue readingPositive ruling on residential airpark hangars