Mar 11, 2015 | Airpark Life Blog, Aviation Communities, Florida Airpark
As our aviation community continues to grow we are ecstatic to share footage taken with a drone and GoPro. We could name 101 reasons why you should invest in a residential airpark community. From the amazing aviation destinations Florida has to offer to unrestricted...
Feb 14, 2015 | Airpark Life Blog, Aviation Communities, Fun Flying Destinations
One of our very own airpark residents had quite the adventure for his birthday. Florida has some of the most amazing aviation destinations and Michael McMahan had the experience of a lifetime in Kissimmee at Stallion 51 flying the Mustang P-51 aka “Crazy...
Feb 1, 2015 | Airpark Life Blog, Aviation Communities, Aviation Jokes
We asked our fellow aviators that are subscribed to the Airpark Life newsletter what their favorite aviation joke or one liner was. We heard some real doozies and decided to compile a list of some of the best ones from throughout the years, if you like the jokes feel...
Jan 15, 2015 | Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations
Make plans now to join Friends of Arcadia Airport for the 2nd Annual Rodeo Weekend Fly-In/Camp-Out. This great 3 day “Special Event Weekend” has it all. Fly in anytime on Friday & pitch your tent in our new camping area. Saturday March 14: Attend “The...
Jan 12, 2015 | Airpark Life Blog, Aviation Communities, General Aviation, International Aviation
Amazing airplane cockpits over the years, big thanks to our friend Carl for sending us these in an email. 1903 Wright Flyer Spirit of St. Louis Bellanca C.F. Fokker D.VII Supermarine Spitfire Mk. VII Focke-Wulf Fw 190 F-8 Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a Bell X-1 Enola Gay...
Dec 17, 2014 | Airpark Life Blog, Airpark Videos
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from all of us at the Florida Airpark. For those spending the holidays in the aviation community we are thrilled to have you. For those wishing to visit, please let us know so we can make accommodations. In the meantime take a look...
Nov 10, 2014 | Airpark Life Blog, Fly-In Restaurants, Fun Flying Destinations, General Aviation, International Aviation
If you have been reading our aviation blog you already know we have been compiling a list of our favorite fly in destinations around Florida. Most are only a short flight from our aviation community and perfect for a day trip, weather grabbing a bite to eat or...
Jul 23, 2014 | Aviation Communities, EAA Airventure Oshkosh Fly-In, Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations
Ridge Landing Airpark visits the EAA Airventure Oshkosh every year celebrating the aviation lifestyle with the most passionate pilots. The EAA with over 180,000 members worldwide unite under a collective passion for all things aviation. EAA is headquartered in...
May 8, 2014 | Fun Flying Destinations
While the name may have anyone new to the area thinking Cedar Key is one of the infamous Florida Keys, this quaint little area is actually on the Gulf coast and about an hour drive Southwest of Gainesville. However, just because it isn’t a small piece of land...
May 7, 2014 | Fun Flying Destinations
Merritt Island is not only Florida’s largest island, but also one of the most entertaining spots to plan a weekend getaway to. Whether you want to indulge in the history of the Kennedy Space Center, or catch some of the waves on Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island is...