What is ‘through the fence’?

My local GA field has imposed a fee on through the fence operations. I have always understood that ‘through the fence’ applied to operations taking an aircraft through a gate onto or off of the field.Continue readingWhat is ‘through the fence’?

Looking for development sources?

We own a 7000 foot runway as part of a closed military base. Do you have any links to qualified firms that can advise on the feasibility of an airpark?Continue readingLooking for development sources?

Hangar door maintenance info offered

During EAA AirVenture, several home / hangar owners asked about the proper maintenance on their hangar door. Since they weren’t the original owner of the structure, they couldn’t find printed material on what they should or shouldn’t do to make sure their doors worked – or continued to work – properly.Continue readingHangar door maintenance info offered

Soil advice?

Has anyone ever tried to change the soil texture before?Continue readingSoil advice?

Airpark amenities

I am building the Pontiac Airpark with a clubhouse, gym, sauna, pool, spa, tennis court, marina, golf holes. I would like to know if most of the airpark offer amenities like this. Thank you.Continue readingAirpark amenities

Writer seeks clarification on Florida valuations

The hangar, as it is not a living space, is not considered in the valuation for a home mortgage.Continue readingWriter seeks clarification on Florida valuations

Writer seeking help creating airpark

Is the any help out there for someone who wants to build a small airpark? I’d like to create one in Texas with with about four lots and a 2600 foot strip.Continue readingWriter seeking help creating airpark

Sample Thru the Fence agreement sought

What we need some help on is a thru the fence agreement between one of the property owners and the HOA.Continue readingSample Thru the Fence agreement sought

Do you have website?

If your airpark has a website and it isn’t included in our extensive list of airparks, please email us the website information for your fly-in community so we can add it to our database.Continue readingDo you have website?

Who’s responsible for damage to plane?

Who should pay for the damage to my Mooney? Me or the homeowner? The homeowner says it’s the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid all obstacles as stated in the FARs.Continue readingWho’s responsible for damage to plane?

Permit needed for fuel tank deliveries

There’s a fuel tank in the ground on the residential airpark property I am interested in acquiring. The seller hasn’t had fuel delivered in a number of years but he says the tank is sound and there’s no reason it can’t be filled by a local distributor of av gas or auto fuel. What are the rules on this?Continue readingPermit needed for fuel tank deliveries

Technology in airpark homes

Most new homes at a certain price level now come with things like home theaters, home automation, security video integrated into home entertainment video, etc.Continue readingTechnology in airpark homes

What to do about those not paying

After buying the property and moving here I discovered there are a few property owners who have failed to pay their annual assessments. The board of directors keeps talking about the situation but doesn’t appear to be doing anything.Continue readingWhat to do about those not paying

Question: What’s future of airparks?

I can assure you that the fly-in communities located on privately-owned airports do not have any trouble with the FAA.Continue readingQuestion: What’s future of airparks?

Can a homeowner call a general meeting to discuss activity by the current board?

Most documents allow for a member or a group of members to call for a meeting of the general membership. Exactly what number or percentage of homeowners is required to generate such an action is different from one community to another.Continue readingCan a homeowner call a general meeting to discuss activity by the current board?