To accommodate the rich and famous, Ellison took matters into his own hands. But you can still experience Lanai on the cheap.
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32 thoughts on “Larry Ellison’s Hawaiian Island Adds More Runway for A-Lister Jets”
To accommodate the rich and famous, Ellison took matters into his own hands. But you can still experience Lanai on the cheap.
Mr. Ellison’s Island, His portion of it, is extensive and Expensive. Unfortunately to some who were used to unfettered access to the Beaches and other Areas of interest for possibly many decades no longer have that pleasure. My first question of Importance is: was this access legal and unrestricted in any way? If so then why hasn’t a Reputable Law Firm contacted You or the Other way around? You would have rights that have been infringed upon even with the sale of the property, unless you’ve signed them away. Mr. Ellison does Deserve Privacy and every Right that comes with ownership, including Security of Every Type. He also should Not be Financially Responsible or Harmed by People that may be injured, or die, on His Property by Legal Egress
“…gas guzzling, environmentally damaging jets…”. Pure poppycock. Who says? Negates the tone of the story completely.
Do the Rich and Powerful fly around in a private jet with disregard for pollution? Certainly, however, many have invested in aircraft that are more “Environmentally Friendly,” that do not spew copious amounts of pollutants to destroy the planet with Some even having more than 1 or 2 passengers aboard! To deny Larry visitors and friends, even family, would be torturous and unfair. His vision of paradise should be shared with whomever He chooses, can we limit their travel to see him to outriggers? Surely Not. Seems to me that the Controversy is more Jealousy at times, he’s being a good steward of His land. He’s Earned his right to enjoy His property and life, let him and benefit from his generosity and help.
So? That runway was plenty long when I shot a touch and go there a number of years ago, but if the folks flying large (to me) jets need an extra 500 feet of runway and Larry is paying for it, so what? I may be biased as I’m a pilot, but so are you. I admit mine, you should admit yours.
I believe that You have made a Good Point and touched upon a part of the problem, Bias. How many people had ever heard of Larry Ellison unless they were into the tech scene, read certain magazines or parts of newspapers, etc? Here’s a Wealthy Man able to purchase all of this land, Bias and Jealousy begin with Animosity following closely behind. What does it take to be happy for a self made man, so to speak?
That one man owns this island is a travesty. The county of Maui should be ashamed this was allowed to happen. Ellison – you expect it from him. What is sickening is to look out from Maui and see a sacred place that the people of lanai can’t really call home anymore.
Visited the island of Lani many times. We traveled there with the Trilloghy Excursion. It was fantastic. Stayed on beach . Had a fantastic time. Mr Ellison you would love taking the Trilloghy. and laying on the robes on the boat with the dolphins swimming under you. Enjoy your property. Wish to return someday. 10 hour trip from NJ too long right now
Thank you
I like the hydroponic plants that Larry is growing.