Mar 6, 2016 | Aviation Communities, Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly
From Ridge Landing Airpark to Homestead Executive Jet Center, the trip is 169 statute miles to X51, taking you from central Florida all the way down to central South Florida – Homestead. Homestead is a lesser-known destination for South Florida cities, but it’s got...
Feb 27, 2016 | Aviation Communities, Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly, General Aviation
When many people think of Florida’s beaches, their minds quickly divert to the shining sands down in South Florida on the east coast. But a well-kept secret among native Floridians is the west coast, which boasts stunning sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico and a beach...
Feb 12, 2016 | Airpark Life Blog, Aviation Communities, Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations
Sports fans assemble! The Lakeland Flying Tigers are a minor league team based in Lakeland, FL, and they’re a team that you’ll want to check out, even if you’re not a diehard baseball fan. Why, you ask? Well, for starters, their playing field is a short 30 statute...
Feb 1, 2016 | Aviation Communities, Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly
The length of the flight from Ridge Park to Florida Flying Gators in Minneola is the perfect distance for any spontaneous trip – just 62 statute miles. But the sheer shortness of the flight is not the only reason to head to Groveland for a little day trip away from...
Jan 10, 2016 | Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly
Just a quick 73-mile shot east of Ridge Landing, you’ll find Vero Beach – a small seaside town that touts just as many interesting activities on land as those on the water. Many Floridians don’t get the chance to visit Vero Beach, but mostly only because they don’t...
Dec 21, 2015 | Fly-In Restaurants, Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly
When people think of the east coast of Florida, Port Orange isn’t usually the destination that comes to mind. But this town just outside of Daytona Beach is a great day vacation destination if you are looking to relax and enjoy the perks unique to the Sunshine State....
Dec 13, 2015 | Airpark Real Estate, Aviation Communities, Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations
Perhaps you’ve already been to Lakeland for the annual Sun ‘n’ Fun Fly-In, held in April. Haven’t been yet? Well then you’ve already got a reason to head over to Lakeland – the six-day convention is a must-do for aviation enthusiasts. After all, Lakeland Linder...
Nov 17, 2015 | Florida Airpark, Fly-In Restaurants, Fun Flying Destinations, General Aviation
The southernmost island in the Florida Keys, Key West is known for its eclectic culture, bar scene and island perks. The island also has quite a few famous residents on its roster, once lending land to author Ernest Hemingway and “Margaritaville” musician Jimmy...
Nov 8, 2015 | Fly-In Restaurants, Fun Flying Destinations, Fun Places To Fly, General Aviation
Ready to take a day trip to South Florida but don’t want to deal with the tourist traps? Travel to the Treasure Coast’s lesser-known gem, Boca Raton, which is just 132 statute miles from Ridge Landing’s centrally located residential airpark. You’ll fly into Boca Raton...
Oct 24, 2015 | Airpark Life Blog, Aviation Communities, Florida Airpark, Fun Flying Destinations
Fire up your engine, and take your aircraft up to the Florida Panhandle for a day full of waterfront activities and a unique look at some of the Sunshine State’s fishing and oyster histories. If you fly into Apalachicola Regional Airport, the trip is 248 miles from...