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What is a Valid N Number, and Can You Choose it?

If you have spent a fair amount of time at the airfield or in and out of aircraft hangars, you probably know a thing or two about airplanes. You can discern the differences between models, what certain components do, and maybe even the years that some planes were built. The n-number–a piece of identification commonly…

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Why Should I Comply With the Federal Aviation Administration?

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…

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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…

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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…