Cessna Pilots in TV area
 

Looking to connect with local Cessna drivers to discuss all aspects of aviation in the area. I am a 20 year private SEL pilot with instrument rating (not current) but with a fresh third class medical ready for refresher training and a BFR.

Interest in where to rent nice Cessnas and potential purchase of a nice 182. Would entertain partners in a 182 also.

New member of TheVillagesAviation.com Club but haven't connected with many private pilots yet.

Would love to hear from our local Cessna pilots, I know there must be more of them around than I have been able to locate.

I haven't flown in 35 years, but I believe that the closest small airport is in Leesburg on 441 across from the car dealerships.

I'm not a pilot, but our son is a senior at Florida Tech and has his Private, Instrument, Commercial single and multi, along with his CFI, CFII and MEI. He has rented from Sun Air over at the Leesburg airport. They have Cessnas and Pipers that are in pretty good shape, and they do flight training so you should be able to do some refresher training and a BFR with them. Take a look at SunAir Aviation, Inc. ~ Leesburg International Airport (LEE) for more info.

Many thanks!

10 years ago I sold my Cessna 182 Peterson Conversion and am not active. Had an Instrument Rating and had a ball when flying. Not sure I would have too much to offer and if I get too close to a small airplane I may get the bug again.

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Village Flyers = a flying club in Coleman(just south of here) 4000ft grass strip- club has an LSA and C152 . About 22 members.

PM if you want to speak to a 3yr member.

Once you have settled into the flying again, I would appreciate it if you can post your experience here or send me a PM. I am a potential retiree to TV. Currently I’m a Captain with a major airline and plan to retire 2016 or 2017. I would like to remain active in aviation and was hoping TV has an active aviation community.

Thanks.

Here's a link to the Villages Aviation Club The Villages Aviation Club Home Index Page

I play golf with a neighbor once or twice a week. While golfing I've met one active pilot flying for DHL and several retired airline pilots in my 4-1/2 years of living here. I was once an air traffic controller so sometimes aviation comes up during the round.

For those with deep pockets you may choose to retire in Ocala's JumboAir Estates like John Travolta. Here's a look at his place, he can taxi from the runway to his own home.

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I may be going from city of 11,000 with a beautiful airport (Grimes Field I-74) to a city of 110,000 with no airport. I have flown a Cessna 182 for over 23 years before switching to a 1976 Cessna 210. The 210 was sold several years ago in anticipation of the purchase of a house in Florida. I have been very fortunate to have owned a slow plane such as a Pietenpol for 11 years and a J-3 Cub for 20 years to compliment the fast one.

Nearing retirement, I must now make cuts and redirect my focus to other endeavors. However, I would love to fly the Cub to Florida if a few others would be interested in a partnership. I will be in TV for the months of January through March 2016 and maybe full time in 2017.

Nice Beech, 707 and Gulfstream. Just another guy with his toys, albeit, a lot more expensive toys than the average Joe in TV.