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Just like it is when you are buying something like a new home when you are purchasing an airplane you know there is going to be a lot of paperwork involved. Since most people do not have the money to just pay outright for something like an airplane, there is likely going to be a…
You may have never imagined the day would come where you have the opportunity to buy an airplane. When you were a child, you thought about what it would be like to fly, and as you got older, studied flying and got your license, part of your lifelong dream came true. Now you are in…
A “Certification of Airworthiness” may sound a bit redundant: after all, isn’t every kind of aircraft registration a certification of airworthiness? However, this particular kind of certification is very important. In fact, it’s one of the basic reasons that the Aircraft Registration Branch of the FAA exists. As they say on their site, one of…
When you get on an aircraft as a passenger, if you’re like so many of us, you probably have a carry-on. Inside this carry-on, you could have some kind of “travel” toiletries and other products. The idea behind these is that, should you need them, you’ll have everything you need all in one place. You…
When you are preparing to register your aircraft there are quite a few regulations and rules to follow and some things you should avoid doing or be aware of. The aircraft certificate of registration is a document that must be renewed every three years. Yet, there are a few things that you might not be…
Making the decision to purchase your own airplane is undoubtedly a big step. Not only will the transaction be one of the most expensive you ever make, but you will have new, significant responsibilities once you own the airplane. Buying a plane new from the manufacturer can be costly, which is why many people look…
Time management is a critical skill to cultivate. When you have an airplane, you want to devote enough time to fly it, to upkeep, and to make sure that it’s in as good of shape as possible while you get as much out of it as you can. That can take up quite a bit…
Have you ever wondered how different countries handle flights, aircraft re-registration, and other regulations? If so, then we will explore the history and purposes of the International Flight Registry. You will find out why is it important and how it affects the FAA registry and other databases. If you’re not sure about a certain facet of…
Before you take your plane up in the air, you check everything. You know that’s the safest way to fly. Sure, in your experience, perhaps there are parts you know by heart, but there are also routine checks you make. The reasons for this are simple and clear: you want to be as safe as…
The “aircraft registration list” is another name for the FAA database. One question we encounter quite a bit is: “who can register an aircraft?” This might seem like a question with an obvious answer (“the owner of the aircraft”) but it’s actually much more complicated than that. There are actually many laws that are very…