When you finally closed on the purchase of your very own airplane, it was likely the destination of a very long journey, one that may have begun as early as your childhood. If it was always your dream to pilot an aircraft of your own, you had to complete a fair amount of work to…
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What is a Form 8050-1 and Do You Need it to Fly?
Are you passionate about aviation? Has it been your lifelong dream to purchase your very own aircraft, affording you the luxury of being able to take off whenever you want? If so, converting that dream into a reality is not always easy. For starters, you will need to learn how to pilot a plane. This…
Form AC 8050-1: How to Complete it
If you have been in the aircraft industry for long enough, at some point you must have to complete the form AC 8050-1 (aircraft registration). Let us rephrase that: when we say ‘long enough” we mean at least a day because that form is one of the first steps you need to take in this…
A Faster and Easier Way to Process FAA Change of Address
When you have your own airplane, you have the freedom to go explore wherever you want. Being able to climb into the cockpit and set off to whatever destination suits you is a special privilege, and it is also one that many will never know. Of course, if this hobby has a special appeal to…
When Will You Need to Reregister Airplane Documentation?
Keeping up your airplane registration is a priority until it isn’t. Maybe you’re not flying your aircraft for a while or it will be registered elsewhere for a while. Perhaps you were just forgetful and missed out on the renewal window. Either way, it’s going to be important to know that should you need to…
Aircraft Bill of Sale Form and What to Know
Are you thinking about selling the airplane that you currently own? Whether you are looking to upgrade, downsize, or just do not fly as much as you used to, selling might be the right decision for you right now. There are plenty of potential buyers scouring the secondary market right now. If your plane is…
Here’s How You Can Get Your Aircraft Certificate of Registration Replacement
Did something happen to your aircraft’s registration certificate? Are you in need to get it back so you can fly again? Here’s how to get your aircraft certificate of registration replacement. Aircraft Certificate of Registration Replacement Every aircraft owner is well aware that they need their registration certificate in order if they wish to fly…
What is an Aircraft Claim of Lien? A 2022 Update
When buying used goods, contemporary consumers are always urged to err on the side of caution. Thrift stores may sometimes carry defective goods, and online marketplaces are full of scam deals by people trying to part with broken appliances and other damaged items. Unfortunately, you don’t always have the option of looking into an item’s…
File All of Your Documentation with the FAA Online with the Help of Our Site
With everything that the Federal Aviation Administration asks of you as a plane owner, you’re going to want to take care of your paperwork for the FAA online. Here’s what you can do here. Filing Paperwork With the FAA Online Owning an aircraft, as you might be aware, comes with plenty of administrative duties, a…
Filing For an Aircraft Ownership or FAA Registration Address Change
If any information relevant to your aircraft changes, you will have to update it. Here’s how to carry out an FAA registration address change or ownership change when the information pertaining to it needs to be updated. How to Change Your FAA Aircraft Registration There are going to be two distinct cases in which you…