history and future of air parks in Pakistan

1. The Future of
Residential Airparks
Air Parks
M. Zain ur Rehman
Roll #13210
Submitted to ,
Hassan Arif

2. Origin of the Residential Airpark Phenomenon
The RA phenomena originated in the USA. Byington Ford’s RA,
opened on December 7th 1941 in California now known as the
Carmel Valley Historic Airpark, is regarded to be the first “Airway
Ranch” developed in 30 acres on part of a 19th century Mexican
ranch, is situated 8 nm southeast of Monterey Airport, a few miles
from the Californian coast. Although the world's first RA it was
minimally developed as such.
Airpark
"Fly-in community" redirects here. Fly-in community may also
refer to a remote and isolated community.Hangar homes at
Independence State Airport.A residential airparkis also referred to
as a "fly-in community". The word can also refer to a community
specifically designed around an airport where the residents each
would own their own airplane which they park in their hangar
usually attached to the home or integrated into their home. The
residential airpark or fly-in community features one or more
runways with homes adjacent to the runway. Many fly-in
communities feature a variety of amenities, such as golf course,
equestrian facilities and more. Residential airparks or fly-in
communities are usually privately owned and restricted to use by
the property owners and their invited guests. Most do not include
commercial operations or businesses. The communities have also
become a niche real estate market, with some firms dedicated
solely to these developments.
Air Park History
In 1929, a group of local aeroplane enthusiasts initiated flying
activities at what would later become the home of the Airborne
Airline.

3. Barnstormer Stormy Roderick was hired as an instructor and an
old cornfield was used for the landing strip. Soon, Stormy was
staging Sunday afternoon shows and attracting large crowds to
the borrowed field.
In 1930, a small hangar was built. In 1933, the Civil Works
Administration approved the landing strip and later that year;
American Airlines wanted the strip as an emergency landing field.
American Airlines invested the first private money for their line
from Columbus to Cincinnati. The Civil Aeronautics Authority took
over Wilmington Airport in 1940 as an emergency landing field.
In 1942, the Army Air Corps assumed control of the field and laid
the first coat of concrete paving on the runway of what they
called Clinton County Army Air Field.
During World War II, gliders soared over the area as The Air
Material Command used Clinton County Air Field for glider
research, training and development until the end of the war. The
base was used by the All-Weather Flying Division until 1949, when
the base was “put in mothballs”.
By 1948, there were 804.72 acres of ground in all: 338 acres were
covered by the air field and runways; 329 improved acres of
seeded grass parking lots; 58 acres of unimproved ground; two
runways, each 6,000 feet long and 150 ft wide each; and 75
buildings including four large hangars.
As a result of the Korean conflict, the base was reopened by
Continental Air Command in 1951. It saw a variety of tenants,
including several Air Reserve training groups; the training,
administration and management of certain Air Reserve Centers;
along with other duties.

4. In 1958 the 249th Air Reserve Training Wing was created and
assigned to Clinton County Air Force Base. The Air Reserve
Technician program was set up at the Base. Base personnel were
expected to grow from a population of 500 in 1958 to 3,100 in
1960.
In 1960, the 6,000-foot runway was extended 3,000 feet to 9,000
feet. Jurisdiction of Clinton County Air Force Base was transferred
from the Continental Air Command to the Strategic Air Command.
The purpose of the SAC was to maintain a peacetime force strong
enough to discourage enemy aggression. SAC was one of three
Air Commands of the Air Force made permanent by an Act of
Congress; the unit-type stationed in Clinton County was an Air
Refueling Unit, using KC-97 aircraft. A new Reserve Forces Hanger
(now 1003) was built in 1960.

5. Air show is one of the largest events in the world
among its major purposes and beneficiaries are:
 To promote an event for the entire family, promote the, to
gain state/national recognition for the County, State and the
Air show.
 To promote patriotism, awareness of assets protecting our
nation and the world.
 To perpetuate the spirit in which such combat aircraft were
flown in the defense of our nation, in the memory and
hearts of Pakistan.
 To honor men & women who served and currently are
serving in the military and those based here in our CAA
 To benefit many non-profit organizations.
Airs park concept is proceeds are used to benefit area our
national flag carrier. Our Airshow is organized as an educational
event that provides community entertainment, celebrations of
patriotism, military recruiting opportunities and aviation
awareness.
Economic Impact:
Research from the International Council of Air Shows indicates an
economic impact benefit of about $4 million for the regional
economy.

6. Airparks Today
It is unclear what airpark was recognized as the very first. According
to a major airport consulting firm, airparks really didn’t develop until
the 1950s and 60s. The Living With Your Plane Association (LWYPA)
conservatively estimates that there are at least 426 airparks in the
United States, and at least nine more in Canada.
From the LWYPA: “There are nearly 22,000 airpark homesites… The
number of airparks grows each year. Florida leads all states with a
total of at least 52 airparks. Washington state follows closely with 50.”
LWYPA organizer David Sclair defines the residential airpark as an
airport with two or more homes or homesites adjacent to a runway or
accessible to it by a taxiway or very short walk.
A state by state count of airparks is as follows:
Alabama 4
Alaska 7
Arizona 17
Arkansas 5
California 28
Colorado 14
Connecticut 1
Delaware 2
Florida 52
Georgia 18
Idaho 6
Illinois 14
Indiana 4
Kansas 9
Kentucky 4
Louisiana 1
Maine 1
Maryland 5
Michigan 15
Minnesota 5
Mississippi 3
Missouri 8
Montana 11
Nebraska 1
Nevada 7
New Hampshire 2
New Jersey 1
New Mexico 7
New York 4
North Carolina 5
Ohio 8
Oklahoma 8
Oregon 23
Pennsylvania 3
South Carolina 8
Tennessee 3
Texas 43
Utah 2
Vermont 1
Virginia 5
Washington 50
West Virginia 1
Wisconsin 9
Wyoming 1
Source: LWYPA

7. The Typical Airpark in Pakistan
Today’s airpark is typified by large homes on large acreage. According
to the aviation consultant, “If the resident can afford an airplane, he is
typically going to be able to afford a nice home.”
Many airparks are paved, though some are turf. Most have a single
runway; most do not have instrument approaches (although GPS is
changing that quickly); and many are unlit at night. None have ATC
towers. Most runways are narrow and minimal in size (under 4000’),
and most do not have parallel taxiways. Usually the neighborhood
streets double as taxiways and operators roll off the runway and into
their hangar-garages. Most lack on-field weather reporting.”
The typical resident is retired, although that does not mean they are
“65+ years old.” An LWYPA survey found that ages 45-65 was the
major age group and that was split almost evenly between 56 to 65
and 46 to 55 years old.
Many residents come from a successful professional career and retire
wealthy and early in their life. The LWYPA survey revealed that only
10% of respondents reported having children in their airpark home.
Most flight operations at airparks are personal in nature. Airparks do
not have scheduled airline service and typically lack any type of based
commercial operation. This does not preclude the occasional aerial
photographer or person commuting from home for business, but rarely
are flight instruction or other commercial operations present.
Airparks are usually not small. Because of the financial cost of a
runway and other community amenities, most airparks have 30 or
more residents. They usually belong to a homeowners association and
pay for common area management through member dues. Actor John
Travolta and NASCAR driver Mark Martin are two notable people who
have resided in a residential airpark.
A recent search for airpark homes on taxiway property yielded a range
from $465,000 to $5,750,000 at Spruce Creek Fly-In, arguably the
most famous and most exclusive residential airpark. A search for
airpark building lots yielded a range from $110,000 to $375,000 at

8. paved Spruce Creek*. Winfield Airpark in Winfield, AR, has lots
available from $16,000 to $26,000 that are connected to a 2600’ grass
strip.**
Trends affecting residential airparks
Several recent trends, both aviation-specific and societal, have the
potential to increase the viability of residential airparks. The ability to
capitalize on these trends will be crucial for anyone who would develop
such communities.
With an increasing number of vocations independent of being
performed in any one particular location, more individuals will be able
to live in airparks that are not close to major metropolitan areas.
Providing the infrastructure that allows for tele-commuting, i.e., high
speed data lines and other business services, will help make these
communities attractive to these workers. Airparks could also be
attractive to individuals who travel frequently for work. Sales
occupations are particularly suited to the productivity gains achieved
from using general aviation aircraft.
With the maturing baby-boom generation, a greater number of
individuals are of an age when the lifestyle of these airparks is
attractive. Many have reached a point in their lives when the benefits
of airparks will be greatest. This generation is also interested i n
challenging activities such as flying their own aircraft.
Airparks may also be attractive to those who utilize fractional aircraft
ownership and air taxi programs. In these cases they would not pilot
the aircraft themselves but have them professionally flown. Living on
an airpark would give them ready access to these programs,
particularly those using some of the new, smaller business jets.
Developments that combine other features such as golf courses and
marina facilities would be attractive to the affluent individuals these
services seek.

9. Next-generation personal aircraft also will benefit residential airparks.
With the development of new avionics and airframes, more individuals
will be attracted to using general aviation as a means of
transportation. Of those, a certain number will also recognize the
benefits of having ready access to their aircraft.
Enhanced automation will also increase the appeal of general aviation
aircraft. As the ability to safely operate in a greater variety of weather
conditions increases, general aviation aircraft are of greater value as a
reliable transportation tool. The advent of non-ground-based
instrument approaches will also benefit these facilities.
Future of Airparks in Pakistan
For many of us who grew up reading Flying or Popular Mechanics, the
idea of an airplane in every garage was a concept that always seemed
to be 20 years in the future. One would be able to hop in one’s plane
for a quick commute to a distant city. It was a wonderful vision but
one that has been realized in a very limited fashion.
We now see that many of the promised innovations in aircraft are
starting to happen. As we enter the second century of flight, the
potential for residential airparks may also be more than just another
promise of the future.