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Old 08-18-2016, 08:37 AM
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Dan - I sent you a PM on Big South Fork
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Old 08-19-2016, 11:23 AM
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Default Thanks for the info

To all that have replied and PM'd, we really appreciate the info. We have added a few more spots in TN during our trip and it appears we are going to have to schedule another trip later in the fall to look at southern NC and into SC. Please keep any information coming.

I have been asked, so I will provide our 'wants' to aid in the info. I didn't initially list them because I didn't want to limit the info we were getting.

1) Our 'perfect' spot would be on a lake, with boat/fishing access and no further than a taxi to the runway. I know this is very rare, but this is why we dream right?

2) Grass or paved. Short answer = either. I currently have a 6A so paved would be better, but my plan is to build a 14, so grass is great too and will not be as much of a concern. (I have landed on plenty of grass fields in my 6A, so I am not worried about that. Plus one frozen lake! )

3) We prefer a lot of land in order to build a house. However, if we find the perfect spot, but with a house already on it, we may have to concede. Again, why we dream!

Captain/V-lad,
Glad to see my membership is still valid. I wonder if this is because I am going to establish a new base of operations in the South East for Mob members to fly in and crash anytime!!!! I would like to think it is my winning personality, but let's be honest!

Dan
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Old 08-19-2016, 11:49 AM
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Visited Deerfield Park, TN44, just east of KJAU and 40 north of Knoxville. They had a fly-in a couple of years ago. Nice place.
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Old 08-19-2016, 12:32 PM
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Dan, please take pics and great notes. My wife retired last month and I can retire any time, and we are thinking along the same lines as you and your misses, so I hope you report back with what you find -- help me limit my search some.

Thank you, and enjoy your flight.

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Old 08-19-2016, 01:06 PM
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Visited Deerfield Park, TN44, just east of KJAU and 40 north of Knoxville. They had a fly-in a couple of years ago. Nice place.
We have added Deerfield Park to the list and will stop there after Whifferdill and before Big South Fork. What were your impressions? I have heard amazing things about Norris lake. PM me if you would like.

Thanks,

Dan
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Old 08-19-2016, 01:25 PM
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We have added Deerfield Park to the list and will stop there after Whifferdill and before Big South Fork. What were your impressions? I have heard amazing things about Norris lake. PM me if you would like.

Thanks,

Dan
Beautiful place. I did not stay long. I did have to pop over to the other airport for fuel. It was easy to get into and out of.

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Old 08-19-2016, 02:10 PM
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Dan, my wife had several requirements prior to our moving to Whiteplains from Atlanta. So I feel your pain, took almost 10 years to find this place.

Her requirements were:
1. Close to shopping
2. Easy access to quality health care
3. Close to a catholic church
4. Had to be a real neighborhood
5. Close to the beach but not too close to be a problem with hurricanes.

Go visit our blog at: http://whiteplainscommunity.blogspot.com/ for a good aerial of the airpark.

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To all that have replied and PM'd, we really appreciate the info. We have added a few more spots in TN during our trip and it appears we are going to have to schedule another trip later in the fall to look at southern NC and into SC. Please keep any information coming.

I have been asked, so I will provide our 'wants' to aid in the info. I didn't initially list them because I didn't want to limit the info we were getting.

1) Our 'perfect' spot would be on a lake, with boat/fishing access and no further than a taxi to the runway. I know this is very rare, but this is why we dream right?

Whiteplains is 2.5 miles south of the largest lake in South Carolina, Lake Murray. Several hangar only owners keep there aircraft here and live on the lake.


2) Grass or paved. Short answer = either. I currently have a 6A so paved would be better, but my plan is to build a 14, so grass is great too and will not be as much of a concern. (I have landed on plenty of grass fields in my 6A, so I am not worried about that. Plus one frozen lake! )

Whiteplains has a 3000 ft paved runway with pilot operated lighting and VASI

3) We prefer a lot of land in order to build a house. However, if we find the perfect spot, but with a house already on it, we may have to concede. Again, why we dream!

Currently there are 4 houses for sale with either, no hangar, stand alone hangar, or attached to your house hangar. Lots to choose from.

Captain/V-lad,
Glad to see my membership is still valid. I wonder if this is because I am going to establish a new base of operations in the South East for Mob members to fly in and crash anytime!!!! I would like to think it is my winning personality, but let's be honest!

Dan
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Old 08-28-2016, 05:52 PM
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Dan, my wife had several requirements prior to our moving to Whiteplains from Atlanta.
Steve,
Sorry for the late reply. Whiteplains is on my list of parks to visit on the next trip. We will head back later this fall or early spring to look at NC & SC with access to Charlotte.

Thanks again for the information.

Dan
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Old 08-28-2016, 05:59 PM
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Default Finalizing details

Thanks again for everyone who has posted information, sent me PMs, and emails with information. It is greatly appreciated. We are finalizing our plan now and getting excited for the trip. We have crossed a few airparks off the list based on location and accessibility to a larger city. As much as I would love to fully retire at this stage, I feel it is very doubtful. So having access to a city for work would be great.

Our current plan has us looking at:

Tennessee:
1) Whifferdill
2) Riley Creek
3) Hensley

-and-

North Carolina:
1) Lake Norman Airpark (very few lots available, so any additional info/contacts is greatly appreciated.
2) Long Island Airpark

We didn't think we were going to make it to NC this trip, but thought it smart to take BSF and Deerfield off the list as they are too remote at this stage. If anyone has any information on the above parks (or any not listed), please pass it along. If anyone lives at the parks above and wants to say hello while we are there, send me a PM and I will let you know when we will be in your area. It would be great to meet a resident.

Thanks all,

Dan
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Old 08-28-2016, 06:50 PM
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Dan,
I can put you in touch with folks in both Lake Norman as well as Long Island Airpark. Send me a PM if you want to get in touch. I have lived in this region for 35 yrs, and can fill you in on commutes to all the major cities around, as well as the other local airparks.
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