Do you remember when you first got your driver’s license? You had to practice behind the wheel, take a driver’s education class, and head down to the Department of Motor Vehicles to take your exam. In your time as a driver, you have to deal with the DMV on a semi-regular basis, while also adhering…
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What Does The Federal Aviation Administration Do?
With owning and operating your own airplane, comes a sense of limitless freedom. You have complete free reign to gas up your aircraft, exit the hangar, and hit the runway whenever you would like. Once you are up in the air, the possibilities are truly endless. The liberating experiences that come with aviation, however, are…
Why Do You Need to Tell The FAA About Your Change of Address?
There are all sorts of reasons to make a move. Maybe you’ve landed a new job in a different state, or you’re simply done with long, cold winters and are looking for year-round warm weather. Whatever necessitates your move, the excitement that comes with a new home can also bring the bureaucratic headache of updating…
Aircraft Registration Renewal, Re-Registration & Registration
Think back to when you bought your first car. The excitement of the open road, the freedom to cruise whenever and wherever you wanted. With that purchase, though, also came a fair amount of responsibility. You had to obtain proper licensing as well as registration for your vehicle. If you are in a position to…
Aircraft Registration Renewal: How Often Do You Need It?
If you have recently purchased your own aircraft, chances are good that it was the culmination of a dream you have held since you were a child. The freedom that comes with flying your own plane is unparalleled, and taking to the skies whenever you would like to is a great luxury that few will…
How Long Does an Airplane Registration Last?
Buying your first aircraft calls for a fair amount of due diligence. Narrowing down your price range, scouring a sea of online listings, and completing quite a bit of paperwork during and after the transaction can be a time-consuming process. One of the more important pieces of documentation, the airplane registration, will be a form…
How to Obtain an Aircraft Certificate of Registration Replacement
Accidents happen–they are simply a part of life. While it’s not out of the ordinary for documents to become misplaced, certain forms and registrations need to be replaced if you happen to own your own aircraft. If you find yourself in need of an aircraft certificate of registration replacement, there’s no need to panic. It’s…
Can You Fly Without an Aircraft Registration?
If you own your own plane, you are likely familiar with the aircraft registration process. Chances are good that when your plane was purchased, you submitted a registration to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with several other pertinent pieces of documentation. What happens, however, if you forget to renew your registration? Can you still…
Alternatives to the Federal Aviation Administration
Flying an airplane on your own takes years of study and supervised experience. If you are fortunate enough to be in a position to purchase your own plane, you will also need to file the appropriate registrations and documents with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Since such a great deal of personal responsibility is required…
What Happens if You Miss an Aircraft Registration Renewal?
Sometimes accidents happen. Maybe you simply lost track of time, or your letter from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) got lost in the mail–regardless, missing your aircraft registration renewal can turn into a complicated hassle. Since you do not want to lose any time that could be spent enjoying your aircraft, having an understanding of…