THE FOLLOWING ARE HELPFUL LINKS
Aircraft owners tend to be somewhat familiar with the basics of aviation documentation given how often they have to deal with it. Meanwhile, those who simply have to work with aircraft may not be that knowledgeable on the matter. This only becomes an issue if they need to file a document such as an airplane…
Aircraft registration: it’s important to do it. But, it’s important to do it right. This is a form you have to complete before you can fly your American plane. That said, before you do it, you want to be 100% certain that you’re eligible to do so. While it rarely is an issue, the top…
When you’re flying your plane, and something changes, you alter your course. Maybe the wind shifted, perhaps there’s a storm, or maybe you just changed your mind about where you wanted to go. At the National Aviation Center, we have the forms that allow you to stay in compliance with the FAA when you decide…
Do you know an aircraft’s tail number, but you want to know more about it? Have you been researching an airplane and you want an unimpeachable source that you can trust? An “Abstract” is a great aircraft tail number lookup. Additionally, it can give you so much more information than that as well. If you…
Is it time to register your aircraft but you don’t know where to begin? AC8050-1. That’s where it all starts. That’s the number for the “Aircraft Registration Application.” Or, as we call it on our site, “initial registration.” Here at the National Aviation Center, we’ve made it easier to fill out the forms to register…
When you are considering becoming the owner of a plane, you likely will find yourself looking at the secondary market to see what is for sale. While new planes direct from the manufacturer are wonderful, not everyone buying a plane for the first time may have the funds available to splurge like that. Looking at…
Owning an airplane can bring great joy to your life. You love flying every chance you get, especially on beautiful bright days where the sky looks amazing. Unfortunately, you may run into a time where you, as a first-time owner, arrive at your plane hangar to find that there is a problem with your aircraft.…
Are you thinking about purchasing an airplane for your business or for personal use? Buying an aircraft is a significant step and investment for you. You want to be sure that the plane you select is one that meets your needs and is everything you hope it to be before you finalize any deal with…
When you own a car, you know you are responsible not just for following the rules of the road, but for making sure your vehicle has all the proper documents together all the time. This means getting it inspected, having insurance, and having a valid registration. Without an active registration, you cannot operate the vehicle.…
As much as many of us may dream about buying an airplane of our own so we can fly whenever we want, it is the rare person that can just walk into a manufacturer’s facility or contact a seller or broker and plunk down cash to buy the aircraft outright. It would be wonderful to…