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As an aircraft owner and operator, you are no doubt familiar with the term ‘airworthiness’. It’s a relatively straightforward word, referring to whether or not an aircraft is capable of safe flight. The word is also used in reference to component parts of an aircraft, and if they’re functioning as intended. The process of measuring…
If you are in the market to purchase a plane–or if you happen to already own one–aviation has probably been a lifelong passion of yours. Since you were a child, you probably studied the different types of aircraft that take to the skies, memorizing manufacturers and models. If you are an especially astute aviation fanatic,…
Have you had your airworthiness certificate for a while and aren’t sure when it’s going to expire? Does it feel like you’ve stayed with the same airworthiness certificate for too long? One of our goals, when we created the National Aviation Center, was to make aircraft documentation less stressful. We wanted to build a resource…
The number displayed on an aircraft, officially referred to as an N-number, is always going to identify it in the aircraft tail number registry, so you should be ready to interact with it if needed. Aircraft Tail Number Registry The “N” followed by the registration number of the aircraft.” On top of that, when the…
For the average individual, piloting their own aircraft seems like an unimaginable dream. To be up in the clouds, on your own, navigating the skies is a privilege that is reserved for a very select few. If you have found yourself among that elite crowd, then you have put in the long hours of study…
One of the many unique things about having aviation as a hobby is that it is one you can maintain for much of your life. While your passion for airplanes may have started when you were a young child, you may find that you are able to pilot your own plane well into your twilight…
It’s extremely important that you always keep your Federal Aviation Administration registration up to date, which is why you might have to file an FAA change of address form in certain cases. FAA Change of Address Form As far as your aircraft documentation goes, you are probably already aware of the basics of getting it…
There’s nothing like flying your own plane. Many experiences in life are billed as making you feel “as free as a bird.” Only one experience however makes good on the promise. Flying allows you to go to places that can only be imagined and see things you wouldn’t believe at speeds that can be difficult…
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…
Buying your own airplane is a big step for you to take, but you know it will be one of the most enjoyable things in your life. You have spent a long time getting your pilot’s license and saving for the right opportunity to buy a plane, and now that you have found the one…