Ridge Landing - Florida's Airpark Community

Ridge Landing offers you the opportunity to realize your dreams in the most unique aviation community in the country.

Nestled amidst hundreds of lakes in Polk County, Florida, Ridge Landing is an airpark community where you can enjoy the sunset in the big southern sky or a relaxing day on the water indulging in the mild climate Florida is known for. Between Lake Wales and Sebring, Ridge Landing offers pilots of all skill airpark homes with private airstrips on Florida's aptly named "Crown Jewel". Centrally located between Orlando and Tampa and equidistant to Miami and Jacksonville, Ridge Landing is close enough for the conveniences of the city but secluded enough to relax and enjoy your active lifestyle free of the interruptions of these major metropolitan areas. Whether your passion includes golfing, hunting, fishing or shopping, Central Florida has it all. The perfect place to stretch out and experience Florida living. Come land your dreams in the beautiful Ridge Landing.
Sun ‘n Fun 2013

Sun ‘n Fun 2013

April 9, 2013 Sun N Fun. Samantha is an active pilot, and a member of Women in Aviation. Our booths are close- so we get together at Sun N Fun.

Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center

Love aviation? Love all machines that make flight possible? Then you will love today’s day trip to the Kennedy Space Center. This center is absolutely loaded with space exploration history that has changed America as we know it. Only 60 nautical miles from Merritt Island airport(IATA: COI, ICAO: KCOI, FAA LID: COI) is a general [...]

Destination:West Gate River Ranch FL

Destination:West Gate River Ranch FL

  Today’s trip is a very short flight but an excellent one for all those aviation people who enjoy the outdoors. River Ranch is only 21 nautical miles from Ridge Landing Air park, needless to say this is a very short flight. West Gate River Ranch has so many activities to offer such as: Air [...]

Destination: Venice Beach and Sharky’s Restaurant on the Pier

Destination: Venice Beach and Sharky’s Restaurant on the Pier

Today’s destination is beautiful  Venice Beach Florida. Flying into Venice  Municipal  Airport (Airport Code VNC) Only 61 Nautical Miles from Ridge Landing Airpark, which means its less then an hour flight, I would suggest multiple passes to take in Venice Beaches over the top Florida Beauty with long runs of sandy beaches equipped with some [...]

Today’s Destination: Crooked Lake

Today’s Destination: Crooked Lake

Today’s destination is so close you don’t even have to fly. Crooked lake is a lake located in Southeast Polk County Florida directly across the highway 27 from Ridge Landing airport. Crooked lake is one of the largest lakes in Polk County both in terms of area and total volume with a maximum depth of [...]

Destination: Sanibel Island

Destination: Sanibel Island

Hello Aviators! Have you ever… dreamed of being on a tropical island, your toes in the soft white sand, an expansive beach, swaying coconut palms, lush tropical foliage and beautiful crystal blue water. Imagine watching the pelicans and herons fish for their dinner, collecting “treasures from the sea,” pastel colored seashells, while the sandpipers scurry [...]

Destination: Cocoa Beach

Destination: Cocoa Beach

Hello Aviators! Today’s destination Cocoa Beach Space Coast, offers endless ways to enjoy recreation and leisure. Whether you are planning a family beach vacation, leisure travel, a business trip, a weekend getaway, or just a day at the beach, you’ll find everything you need in Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast area to make your [...]

Destination: Silver Springs Ocala Florida

Destination: Silver Springs Ocala Florida

 Hello Aviators! Silver Springs, a beautiful park in Ocala famous for the pure spring water of the Silver River. These springs produce over 500 million gallons of clear water each day! Visitors can spend hours exploring the river’s wildlife attractions by walking along riverbank trails or taking glass bottom boat tours, which offer nearly perfect [...]

Destination: Ponce Inlet Marine Science Center

Destination: Ponce Inlet Marine Science Center

Hello aviators!! You can find the Marine Science Center just south of Daytona Beach in Ponce Inlet. The Marine Science Center offers a wide variety of programs for children and adults throughout the year. Visitors can observe turtle and seabird rehabilitation in action, if you are lucky you may be able to catch a turtle [...]

Destination: Boca Raton

Destination: Boca Raton

Hello aviators today’s post is dedicated to one of the best cities in Florida  Boca Raton. This city has many attractions including beaches, resorts, hotels, golf, and many shopping attractions. Florida vacations always involve time on the beach, and a multitude of relaxing beachfront activities are available. The calm, clear waters ensure that swimming is [...]