SilentT Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 So I have a dream to retire in an airpark with my Mooney, and hopefully my wife. For reasons like climate, proximity to family, and taxes; Tennessee is ideal. The airpark just south of gaston's near mountain home AR where I grew up is a fallback. Anyone know of any good paved airparks with lots open for build (or preexisting) in TN? Nearby decent golf would be nice too? If I was getting greedy I'd have field fuel too but now we asking a lot. Phases / partial retirement starts in 3-5 years. Aka prob do consulting or something g to stay busy. 1
Flyler Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 7 hours ago, SilentT said: So I have a dream to retire in an airpark with my Mooney, and hopefully my wife. I really like your priorities list here 2 1
Bartman Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 Hensley Airpark 04TN near Greeneville TN. We looked at it about 15 years ago when they were in middle stages of development and it was nice, but the timing was not right for my career path. Since then the original developer died so I have no idea of the development, governance, or financial health. It’s definitely rural, but not that far to drive to Bristol, Knoxville or Asheville NC for commercial flights and shopping. 1
Rick Junkin Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 Big South Fork Airpark at Oneida is worth taking a look at if east TN is where you're looking. It's one of the last "through the fence" airpark communities approved, and Scott County Airport (KSCX) has a very good runway, nice FBO, and good fuel prices. All of the lots with taxiway access are sold, but they are continually building box and t-hangars for the homes that don't have direct access. https://bigsouthforkairparktn.com I was looking to buy there but the timing was not right for us. 2
DanM20C Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 I have a friend that moved to Hensley a few years ago. He loves it. I stopped by for a night when returning from the Mooney Summit a few years ago. I liked it as well, but it did seem to be in the middle of no where. But that’s what the Mooney is for. Dan, I can get you in touch with my buddy if you want to chat with him. cheers, Dan 1
Mooneymite Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 Living with your plane is wonderful. Once you get to do it, you'll wonder why you waited so long! When choosing an air park, remember, you are choosing a community to live in, not just a runway. Details in the covenants (like who actually owns the runway) are really, really important. 4
SilentT Posted January 5 Author Report Posted January 5 Hensly, Big South Fork, and The valley (AR) are on my short lists now. I need to do some investigation and research. Scott County was super interesting because its not actually a community owned airport but has a TTF agreement, which is kind cool.
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