airtwardo 6 #1 November 12, 2003 Article published Nov 2, 2003 High-flying A lot of neighborhoods don't allow the owners to park Boeing 707s outside their homes, which is why actor John Travolta moved to Jumbolair, near Ocala. OCALA -- It's not just another housing development, as you can tell by the 1.4-mile airstrip and the Boeing 707 parked next to one of the houses. Located in the Central Florida town of Anthony, just north of Ocala, it's called Jumbolair, and it's the new home of John Travolta -- '70s TV phenom, film superstar, Oscar-nominated actor, sex symbol, accomplished pilot, doting husband and father. After several years of whispers about his building a house here, the 49-year-old actor has taken up residence in his nearly completed mansion. Travolta is flying daily from Ocala to Tampa to shoot "The Punisher," an action movie based on the comic book, set to be released next summer. A lifelong love of aviation holds the key to Travolta's decision to build at Jumbolair. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 November 12, 2003 He should open a DZ. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 November 12, 2003 AND he's married to Kelly Preston. Life's just not fair, is it? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #4 November 12, 2003 What's that on top? A Leer? And in the backyard, is that a fountain, or a heliport? Dayum, sure wish I had that kinda monetary supplies. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #5 November 12, 2003 QuoteAND he's married to Kelly Preston. Life's just not fair, is it? I'm not jealous at all!! Nope .. no I'm not.. well maybe I little.. just a little though.. GAWD DAMMIT!! That guy has to many toys!! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #6 November 12, 2003 QuoteQuoteAND he's married to Kelly Preston. Life's just not fair, is it? I'm not jealous at all!! Nope .. no I'm not.. well maybe I little.. just a little though.. GAWD DAMMIT!! That guy has to many toys!! *** Yeah! I guess Mr. Kotter taught finance!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #7 November 12, 2003 QuoteAND he's married to Kelly Preston. Life's just not fair, is it? *** I just go an email from an Air Show friend that lives in that area... **************************************** hope all is well, we are in st. aug on the boat. all is well here. are you aware that jumblair is owned by a lady named terry who married the founder of nautilus when she was a young teen and he was an old curmudgeon worth bazillians and guess who got most of it. she had a stearman and we shipped it overseas for her back in the 80's. best to all, **************************************** Life is SO unfair... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #8 November 12, 2003 you have got to be kidding me.... everymorning he goes out - hops in the jet and goes to work??? Damn.... Wonder what the weekly fuel bill is? And what the hell is in the rest of the plane? He could take up a load everymorning on his way to work for free.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #9 November 12, 2003 Quote And what the hell is in the rest of the plane? I've seen it on Cribs. The 707 is decked out like an over priced RV. Very cool ya ask me. I mean instead of buying a Preston RV Bus he just made his RV a Boeing 707.. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
storm1977 0 #10 November 12, 2003 And to think... HALF of his money is going to the Scientology Whacko's... It's a shame he could give half to me. Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #11 November 12, 2003 At least it's not showy. You know how those Hollywood people like to flaunt their wealth.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #12 November 12, 2003 QuoteAt least it's not showy. You know how those Hollywood people like to flaunt their wealth. Dnag I can just feel the sarcasm drip from this statement.. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #13 November 12, 2003 Quoteyou have got to be kidding me.... everymorning he goes out - hops in the jet and goes to work??? Damn.... Wonder what the weekly fuel bill is? And what the hell is in the rest of the plane? Does he have his own ground crew? Who does the push backs? I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim 0 #14 November 12, 2003 QuoteHe should open a DZ. Someone get him addicted to skydiving and he just might open one hehe Life is Great. Even Greater what we do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #15 November 12, 2003 "He who dies with the most toys wins" i guess he winsif my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #16 November 12, 2003 Appears to be a Gulfstream IV, and it's MUCH more expensive than that old 707.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 November 12, 2003 It may be more expensive, but I'll promise you its MUCH cheaper to run per hour.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #18 November 12, 2003 Covered parking. That's what's killing me. Not only does he have two aircraft directly outside his home, he's got covered walkways and planeports. I'll bet he has plenty of room for a nice loading area and mock-up... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #19 November 12, 2003 if he get's a 727 then were talkin' ! db cooper jumps!!!if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,396 #20 November 12, 2003 Airparks are pretty common nowadays. AOPA lists dozens of airpark communities in their magazine. (Although Mooneys and Bonanzas are more common than 707's in most people's hangars.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 31 #21 November 12, 2003 Kelly Preston has done at least 4 tandem skydives aswell, apparently with TM Greg Hunter on the North Shore of Hawaii. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #22 November 12, 2003 QuoteQuoteHe should open a DZ. Someone get him addicted to skydiving and he just might open one hehe I'd bet you could get him hooked on some nylon crack no problem. Somebody should land off one day in his yard while he's home to bait him.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
