subject: Living On Cloud Nine [print this page] I can only imagine the feeling of exhilaration a pilot has soaring through the sky while observing the beautiful scenery below. If that observation included seeing my home with an adjacent runway awaiting my arrival, it would have to be all the more powerful. Perhaps my friends and family will be looking up at me as I provide them with their own private air show. Beautiful horizon views capturing my homestead as a part of it, would only add a sense of warm heartedness that only "home sweet home" can provide.
Airpark homes, sometimes referred to as fly-in homes, afford this possibility to you.Airpark communities have actually grown, even during the recessionary period beginning in 2008. There are estimated to be six to eight hundred airparks established today in the United States alone.While, of course, there are no guarantees, it finally appears the housing market in general and specifically airpark homes have recently begun to slowly rebound in their worth.That being said, this is absolutely the ideal time to buy as great values still exist in these communities.
Many airpark communities are located in warm weather climates and scenic areas. These are perfect for relaxing in the air after a long day at the office. The surrounding landscape will normally include lakes, rivers and streams. Beaches are not uncommon as a favorite flyover. Some will have hills and even mountains. Others may be near forests or plains of wildflowers.
When you land, you're already home. In today's hectic world the price of convenience cannot be measured in dollars.
In most cases these "hangar houses" are situated in exclusive, private and gated communities. This allows you the peace of mind, not only that no one has access to your plane without your knowledge, butmore importantly, your loved ones will be safe in this secured environment.
Why fight ground traffic in your automobile and the cost of this transportation to and from an airport, when your plane can literally be parked in your backyard. Speaking of parking your plane, you will no longer need to pay expensive prices for hangar rentals or tiedown fees as this will be your second garage on the property.If you utilize your airplane for business purposes, all the more reason to appreciate its close access.
If you are like many pilots, you probably enjoy at least tinkering with your aircraft at times as well. What could be better than remembering that item you wanted to check before your next takeoff and being able to walk out your backdoor at that moment to take care of it.
Possibly the best reason for a pilot to invest in an airpark home is you can be assured your neighbors are airplane enthusiasts just like you. They will share the passion you feel for this wonderful world of aviation. You may share stories about their Piper Cub or your Gulfstream. And did they tell you the one about Bob from across the street and his Husky A-1A?
Make your dream a reality and you will truly be living on cloud nine.
