FAA extends rTTF comment period

The comment period on the FAA’s “Policy Regarding Access to Airports from Residential Property” (rTTF) has been extended to September 14, 2012.Continue readingFAA extends rTTF comment period

“Benton’s Stearman Field a ‘fun, happening airport'”

“All 40 lots slated for condominium-hangars have been sold.”Continue reading“Benton’s Stearman Field a ‘fun, happening airport'”

Shady Acres to celebrate 50 years

Shady Acres (3B8), a residential airpark in Spanaway, Wash. will celebrate its 50th anniversary at a fly-in on September 1.Continue readingShady Acres to celebrate 50 years

Big South Fork debuts new home

Tennessee’s Big South Fork Airpark is constructing a new 2,696 square-foot custom home.Continue readingBig South Fork debuts new home

Reminder: AirVenture forum, July 24

If you plan to be at AirVenture this week, please swing by Forum Pavilion 05 at from 1:00-2:15 pm on Tuesday, July 24 for the annual Residential Airparks forum. This year, the goal is to showcase the lifestyle of airpark living. Mike Ciochetti from Heaven’s Landing will be joining me on stage.Continue readingReminder: AirVenture forum, July 24

AirVenture forum set for July 24

Do you have a video or image or story that tells the tale of living the dream of airpark living? Send me an email so we can share it at the forum, and beyond.Continue readingAirVenture forum set for July 24

Recreational Use Statute follow-up

RAF has been working for the last several years to encourage local state volunteers and pilot associations to revise each state’s recreational use statute to include operation of aircraft.Continue readingRecreational Use Statute follow-up

Airpark insurance… is it required?

“I’ve been told that insurance for an airpark is not required. Is this correct?”Continue readingAirpark insurance… is it required?

Eagle’s Nest profile in The News Leader

Author Phyllis Duncan did a nice job outlining the merits of living on a residential airpark. Just one of seven in the state of Virginia, Eagle’s Nest currently has 12 hangar homes.Continue readingEagle’s Nest profile in The News Leader

Pontiac Airpark looking for a lot buyer

Pontiac Airpark (PAP) is searching to find a buyer for a 80-acres farm located immediately North of the 85 acres recently acquired by PAP.Continue readingPontiac Airpark looking for a lot buyer

Anyone know of a condo configuration?

Rather than building a home on a lot, Ra is interested in buying a condo unit in a larger complex.Continue readingAnyone know of a condo configuration?

Flying high: A bird’s-eye view

Lake Norman magazine posted a great story and photo essay on Lake Norman Airpark (North Carolina) and one its residents, Edgar Tello. Great read. Do…Continue readingFlying high: A bird’s-eye view

Can’t see the forest for the trees

General Aviation News blogger Jamie Beckett (Politics for Pilots) points out we still have some work to do as he relates sitting through a recent…Continue readingCan’t see the forest for the trees

Charlotte Observer: Some think planes are best way to travel

Nice story in the Charlotte Observer about Lake Norman Airpark (full access subscription required).Continue readingCharlotte Observer: Some think planes are best way to travel

Glacier destroys Super Cub

Bob Breeden, owner of Alaska Airpark, relates an amazing story of adventure (in Alaska) and loss (his Super Cub) in a story posted on the…Continue readingGlacier destroys Super Cub