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Aircraft Registration Expiration

What Does Aircraft Registration Expiration Mean?

One thing Americans dream of is owning an aircraft. In the past, owning and maintaining aircraft was a costly affair. So many people gave up their dream. However, with an increase in the disposable income of Americans and changes in the American tax regime, it has become affordable. To ensure safety and security, the Federal…

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Ways to apply for an Airworthiness Certificate

To the layperson, an “airworthiness certificate” sounds like just a regular “aircraft registration,” but they’re actually two very different things. This is one of the more common questions we get at our site. After all (as many argue), isn’t that what aircraft registration should ultimately do: determine whether or not an aircraft is airworthy? This…

replace a plane certificate of registration

How to Replace a Plane Certificate of Registration

Just like when you own a car or a boat when you own an airplane, you are responsible for having accurate, current documentation that allows you to use the plane for travel. For an aircraft, this means you must register with the FAA and maintain the certificate with the aircraft. The process can sound simple…

aircraft registration renewal

Aircraft Registration Renewal: How Does it Work?

You have arrived at the hangar, your flight plan is in place, and you are ready to take to the skies. Before you take off, however, you should make sure that you have secured your aircraft registration renewal. A good aviator is an organized one, so having your registration current is a necessary and legal…

Form 8050-1

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

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…

FAA Change of Address

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…