Dork that I may be, I admit to flying many a bush-plane on Flight Simulator; I discovered one of my favorite local landing spots is up for sale. There’s a craigslist ad which seems to confirm this.
Dude! I totally want this place. It might sound quite “Adirondack” at first, but read on for a really mind-blowing treat:
ESCAPE TO YOUR OWN MOUNTAIN GETAWAY
Nestled in the Adirondack State Park between Lake Champlain and Lake Placid along the Saranac River valley in Saranac, NY. Adirondack Airpark Estates (NY17) is the perfect getaway . Abundant wildlife and tall pines grace the property. The area offers endless outdoor activities year-round including golf, world class skiing, fishing, boating, kayaking , backpacking, hunting, horseback riding and more… A short drive brings you to Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake and Montreal. Local fire emergency and medical help are within five miles. (link)
Sounds pretty dang awesome.
It gets even better – Missile Silo Luxury Home:
LOCATION
- Exclusive Airport Subdivision Nestled in Upstate NY’s Adirondack State Park
FEATURES
- FAA/DOT approved private paved runway
- Up to 100 acres of manicured ground, forest and trails
- Privacy, security and low taxes. Year-round activities.
- Knowledgeable caretaker available.
ATLAS-F MISSILE SILO HOME FEATURES (above ground)
- 2000 sf 28 window open floor plan home w/ kitchen, island fireplace and wrap around covered porch and hanger/garage.
Master suite and 2 additional baths complete the surface part of this beautiful mountain chalet.
- Surface home acts as surface entrance to large 125′ long stairwell leading to LCC and Silo or use a unique escape hatch which will bring one to the upper LLC.
LAUNCH CONTROL CENTER (LCC) (below ground)
- 2 Story 3′ thick epoxy resin formulated concrete reinforced with stainless steel mesh structure is 40′ diameter containing 2300 sf luxury home with full kitchen, dinning, entertainment center, with 2 private suites and exquisite marble baths with Jacuzzi.
- Contemporary fiber optic effect lighting along with natural sunlight rendition back lighting. Has escape hatch leading directly to surface home garage above. High circulation venting (two 18″ vent tubes.)
- Video surveillance exposing 360 degree view of surface.
UTILITIES
- 4 wells / 200 amp electrical / phone / satellite / 1800 gallon septic
SILO
- Climate constant/approx. 58 degree earth ambient temperature.
- 50′ Diameter X 185′ / 9 floor steel superstructure.
- Entire steel superstructure hangs from gigantic spring suspension system designed to absorb shock of a direct nuclear hit.
- Unlimited Possibilities!!!
Price
- Original Gov’t cost for complex in 1958
- $18 Million (Present value is near $100 Million)
So cool. These features would surely satisfy my every need.
I wonder if I can get a loan?
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With the constant harping about how crappy our economy is and how profligate our fearless leader is, I’m surprised that the drive-by media let’s this kind of stuff get by. Well, maybe not that surprised.
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“KML is now an international standard!”
Is KML really the one for me? Who knows? I’ll let all those fancy organizations and their “stakeholders” sort it out. Google has released KML to the wild. I’ve got a new crush.
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I am not an airline industry expert, but I am an air traveler and a taxpayer. I ran across this article many months ago when I started following the developments surrounding the airport here in Plattsburgh. While I believe there is potential here, I firmly also hold to the idea that trying to remediate our terrible New York business environment through taxpayer-funded subsidies will never work. In a recent interview with our de-facto Clinton County economic development head, ANN’s Paul Plack gets the official story about how we went from SAC base with nuclear bombers to Plattsburgh International Airport with flights to Florida:
Special Feature: Gary Douglas, Plattsburgh International Airport
(I had to use IE to get this page to work, Gads…)
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Whoa! Look what I just read on TU The Buzz Business News:
Big Sky ending all upstate air service
The Billings, Mont.-based regional carrier, which flew in the Northeast and Midwest as Delta Connection, will end that service Jan. 7, it announced Wednesday afternoon.
The company blamed bad weather, weak revenue and high fuel prices for its decision.
The move leaves communities from Plattsburgh and Saranac Lake to Watertown, Massena and Ogdensburg without regular air service. Plattsburgh does have twice-weekly flights to Florida.
Earlier this week, Big Sky confirmed it would end its Boston-Albany flights on Jan. 7, three days after Colgan Air, flying as US Airways Express, ends its own service on the route. Albany airport officials said they’re seeking another carrier to serve the route. (Link)
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The new and improved Plattsburgh International Airport will be the main focus of attention at the upcoming Montreal National Home Show. I’m not a huge fan of this type of promotion, but some still swear by traditional methods. The results of a voluntary survey of attendees will be “directly used by the chamber in its continuing air service development efforts.” It’s not just marketing science, but an added bonus, as those “inquiries” could also be used in a fancy tourism CPI formula!
The one page website put up for the airport seems a bit weak considering almost $200,000 in “community support” has been collected to promote this venture. What we really need is for the spokesperson of the home show to let us use her picture on the site. Of course, that might be false advertising.
Travelers heading to or from the Adirondacks or Champlain Valley may find that Plattsburgh is a viable choice – someday. Till then, the best airport choices remain Burlington – VT (BTV), Albany – NY (ALB), or Montreal – QC (YUL). The notable exception, for the moment, is the Adirondack Regional Airport. Last I checked, Continental was still offering $78 Round-trip fares between Albany and Saranac Lake. That is an awesome deal!
Plattsburgh International Airport to be promoted in Montreal
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It is no secret that getting to the Adirondacks can be a challenge. We are a primarily drive-in destination and if you do a search, you won’t find an Adirondack International Airport. Well, that’s not exactly true, there is the Adirondack Regional Airport at Lake Clear, but with less than a handful of flights a day from Boston or Plattsburgh, it doesn’t really count. So what are the best airports for the traveler wishing to visit the Adirondack region?
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