One of the primary objections to residential airparks – indeed all airports, large and small, public and private – centers around noise. This usually is generated by the number of airplane takeoffs and landings in a given period.Continue readingResidential airpark activity survey reveals interesting facts
Author: Ben Sclair
Recently a subscriber asked about the limitations on hangars in his community, particularly those larger than 2,000 square feet.Continue readingHangar restrictions vary widely by local official
Buying property on an as yet unfinished residential airpark requires very careful consideration of all aspects of the project.Continue readingAirparks under construction / in planning
Making roads and taxiways accessible for both planes and road vehicles is a question that frequently comes up. Is it safe? is obviously the most common question. Will it work on airparks of all sizes? What kind of planes operate out of airparks with joint use of roads and taxiways?Continue readingHow safe are joint use taxiways?
Have you had any experience with hangar doors, especially from Schweiss Bi-Fold and Hi-Fold, that you are willing to share?Continue readingGot any thoughts on hangar doors?
One question and concern voiced by the commission is the fear of airplane noise on a nearby horse farm, particularly on breeding operations.Continue readingDo horse farms and airparks mix?
At least two or three new airpark plans were revealed during the seminars and we’re added them to our listings of airports under construction or in the planning phase. Some of those in the list probably will actually be open during 2007.Continue readingSun ’n Fun forums had good participation
A problem that keeps popping up among folks planning to build residential airpark homes is the size of the hangar and the related building code or fire department regulations.Continue readingHangars and building restrictions
Whether you currently live on a residential airpark or are interested in the possibility of moving to one in the future, you probably are interested in the demographic makeup of such developments. Current residents may wonder if the residential airpark at which they live is unique or its breakdown of residents is average.Continue readingLatest Airpark Demographics Info
Hidden Valley Airpark in Texas has shared their avigation easement as a starting point for others to use. Preparing such an easement for an airpark is important protection particularly if such agreements can be reached with those under the airpark flight patterns.Continue readingAvigation Easement
I’m curious if anyone knows of any private residential airpark developments which are adjacent to a public “Part 139 certificated” airport (meaning one that has scheduled airline service.Continue readingKnow of airpark at Part 139 airport
I’m looking for financing companies for aircraft hangers at our private airpark, Mogollon Airpark.Continue readingHangar financing sought
The Fly-By-Night switch that permits radio control of our runway lights has gone on the fritz. Unfortunately, it’s an older unit, a BB-7, built by Subil Enterprises, which is now out of business. The new company has no association with the original.Continue readingRunway lighting controller on the fritz
What’s the safety record for residential airparks? That’s a frequent question I’m asked at forums and in other conversations.Continue readingFatal Accident
The appraisal of residential airpark property remains somewhat of a mystery in the world of real estate. Of course, since there aren’t thousands and thousands of residential airparks around the country where hundreds and thousands of homes change hands each year, it is difficult for appraisers to come up with good comps for residential airparks.Continue readingIdeas for valuing property