Dec 11, 2020 | Aviation Communities
The benefits of living on land over a crowded city may outweigh the possible cons. If you are considering moving into a less populated area, such as an airpark community, it is important to understand these pros and cons of doing so. 2020 may be the year to...
Feb 28, 2020 | Aviation Communities
When you hear of residential airparks, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For me, it’s airplanes and our wonderful aviation community at Ridge Landing! Residential AirParks are becoming more popular across the United States. They give aviation...
Oct 28, 2019 | Airplanes, General Aviation, Seaplane Pilots
Airplanes are a wonder in itself, they fly you up in the air in a giant vehicle weighing 175,000 lbs on average. The weight of the plane is about 90,000 lbs and the fuel alone weighs about 40,000. These planes just glide up into the sky carrying 50 passengers. They...
Oct 15, 2019 | Airpark Life Blog, Airpark News, Airpark Real Estate, Aviation Communities, Builders, Community, Florida Airpark, Fun Places To Fly, General Aviation, SUN n FUN
Where is the best weather for flight training in the United States? Maybe that’s the kind of weather you are searching for to enjoy your ultimate aviation lifestyle! The most important factor in aviation is for pilots to fly safely. There is no doubt that some...
Sep 26, 2019 | Aviation Communities
Seaplane pilots around the world recognize Jon Brown, even if only by name. For the last 45 years, he has taught at Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base, in Winter Haven, Florida. Jon has given more than 18,000 check rides and logged over 28,000 flight hours, about 19,000 of...
Sep 9, 2016 | Aviation Communities, Florida Airpark, Fun Places To Fly
For a beach getaway that’s a little more low-key than those on the southeast coast of Florida, navigate your way to the west coast for calm waves and a slower pace. Today, we’re taking our Ridge Landing residents on a hypothetical trip to Fort Myers and...
Aug 23, 2016 | Airpark Real Estate, Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations
Sometimes the best trips taken are the ones unexpected. Instead of frequenting your favorite local restaurant next weekend, why not get out of town for a day and explore lesser known parts of the state you live in? You never know what new favorite restaurants...
Aug 12, 2016 | Aviation Communities, Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly
We love being in central Florida–we get the best of both worlds! There are plenty of lakes nearby, but if you crave the beach, it’s just a short drive or flight away to either coast. Even better, we’re not confined to just visiting the closest...
Aug 1, 2016 | Aviation Communities, Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly
When you think of South Florida, you probably think about the glitz and glam of Miami Beach. And while you can find plenty of things to do in Miami should you fly down south, there is a city just north of there that has all the perks of the city, just at a slower...
Jul 25, 2016 | Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly
Miami, also known as the Magic City, is home to the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, and the best Cuban food in America. (Don’t tell Tampa.) The vibrant metropolis is known for its flashy nightclubs and sun-soaked sands on Miami Beach as well as the...