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09-29-2011, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: na
Posts: 1,457
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Airpark
This is my 3rd month living at an airpark and I can tell you I'll do anything required to stay here.
My plane is 30 ft beyond my pool in a 2000sg ft hangar. I can fly anytime I want. The people are great!
If you are busy with a project in the hangar don't leave the hangar door open otherwise you'll have people stopping by in golf carts with beer and you'll never get done... nuff said.
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09-29-2011, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Gold Hill, NC25
Posts: 2,400
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Having recently shopped and moved into an airpark, I found only one item that made airpark living a premium over similar property in the vicinity.... The proximity to a metropolis where is opportunity to gain employment and get to metro items like shopping and entertainment is doable. Those air parks that are within say 40 driving minutes of that, are at a premium since there is no chance to ever get one that close again due to urban sprawl and zoning.
It is never priceless.
My 2 cents on the question you asked.
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Kahuna
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09-29-2011, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Topeka
Posts: 323
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My take
long winded pm sent
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Steve Stucky
Topeka, Ks
N282S - VariEze 500+ hrs
N283S - RV-7 1400+ hrs
KC-135 A/D/E Boomer (Ret.)
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09-29-2011, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Molalla, Oregon (KOL05)
Posts: 529
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The perfect crime...
After 18 years in my home on an airpark, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Of course you have to compromise on some things though: proximity to large city; possible longer commute; hanger maintenance; airplane noise
Living with your plane offers many advantages that you simply can not enjoy when renting a hanger. It's possible to beat the airlines in time and cost if flying within about 700 miles of home if it's VFR. Just walk out the door, hop in the RV, and go direct to my destination rather than the hub they take me to. No driving to the airport, getting frisked, and then waiting an hour, etc...
Hanger also doubles as a shop, storage unit, dance hall, apartment... what ever you want it to be.
And you will definitely fly more. After all, that's why you own one... 
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Joe Blank
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Van's Aircraft Inc. Technical Support-Retired
EAA Tech Counselor & Flight Advisor
www.westcoastravens.com
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09-29-2011, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mojave
Posts: 4,652
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spindrift
... I realize different parts of the country value things differently, but, as pilots, what is living with your plane worth...
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This is like asking "how high is up?" I'd say it's worth almost anything, up to and including any body parts not required to pass a medical. We can't go back to a "normal" neighborhood again. ...No way!
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09-29-2011, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 298
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Thanks
Thanks to all for the responses, both public and private. Keep them coming!
A bit more info:
- the options we are considering are already existing homes with hangers, clear CCR's and shared ownership of the runway.
- virtually all the airparks around Portland are 20-25 miles from my office near downtown, so the drive time would be pretty equal, but much longer than my current commute. However, I think sitting in the car in traffic deciding whether to fly around Mt. Hood or Mt. Saint Helens for sunset will help, at least in summer! Rainy season (Oct-Jun) sucks here regardless.
It is clear that there is clearly intrinsic value to any pilot, the challenge is determining what the financial value is, partly to ensure my wife is comfortable with the deal. From what I'm hearing from banks and real estate agents, the runway access is not a factor in determining value. Any examples you may have of how you determined what to pay versus a comparable house not on an airpark would be great -- via PM if you don't want everyone to see.
Thanks,
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bill
RV7A QB kit -- sold and now flying in S. Africa
RV7 purchased flying
"A pilot just bides his time until his plane can take him away again, into the air"
-- Jake Grafton (Stephen Coonts, Flight of the Intruder)
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09-29-2011, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TX32
Posts: 1,891
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Furthermore and in conclusion...
All of the previous comments are valid, it rocks! In FL if you are in the county taxes are less, especially if it is zoned as farmland.
Even better though for me would be more acreage and my own strip, no neighbors nearby
Worth considering.
Smokey
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09-29-2011, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 370
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I've lived on an Airpark for 25 years and have built 3 homes in the same airpark.
Wouldn't trade it for the world and I was originally in a similar scenario when I first moved here. I lived across the street from work but wound up building on this airpark 45 minutes away. I never regretted doing it. There was a GA airport across the street from work and I was able to commute with the plane whenever I wanted.
Values--if it's a large enough airpark it will normally generate some higher comps than just local, non airpark properties.
Taxes--counties generally tax airparks at higher rates recognizing higher value since it benefits them. This can be discussed with appraiser who normally has this info anyway. Another thing to discuss is waterfront property. An appraiser simply can't use comps from landlocked homes across the street. Pointing this disparity out to them sometimes helps as waterfront is generally a recognized exception.
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09-29-2011, 04:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Townsend, Montana
Posts: 3,179
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one disclaimer: Homeowners associations can sometimes make a good thing feel bad. Check out any potential HOA. Go to a meeting to see how smooth things run. Ask current members how well the HOA functions. Are they dues being used appropriately? Money set-a-side for unexpected maintenance issues? or future big projects like repaving. CCR's enforced?
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Retired Dam guy. Life is good.
Brian, N155BKsold but bought back.
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09-29-2011, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kestrel Airpark, TX/PA
Posts: 65
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Air Park Party
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Announcing
Kestrel Air Park?s
3rdAnnual Fly-In & Cookout
Saturday, October 8th
(Rain Date is October 15th)
10 am ?2 pm
(Lunch from 11am until its gone!)
Bring your own chocks, please
Kestrel Air Park (1T7)
Rwys12/30 (Rttraffic 30)
3000? X 40? Paved
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