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...
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...
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...
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...