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When most people see an airplane cross the sky, or when they board one for travel, they may not put much thought into just how they work. An aircraft is a true marvel of engineering, and the technology that allows for a plane to take flight has barely been around for 100 years. There are…
Has it always been your dream to spend your afternoons and weekends cruising up in the clouds? If you have a passion for aviation, you may have already taken the necessary preliminary steps to turn that dream into a reality. Perhaps you have done with the requisite course instruction and logged the training hours in…
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…
Are you in the process of transferring ownership of your aircraft or considering doing so, but want to be certain that you have all of the paperwork taken care of? Do you want to be able to do this without any risk of running afoul of the powers that be, thus potentially keeping you grounded…
Do you have an N-number for your plane? Have you ever wondered why it seems like so many of the planes you see have them (while a few may not?) This is one of the more commonly asked questions here at the National Aviation Center. The truth is that registered aircraft in the United States…
Have you been looking for a way to simplify the airplane registration renewal process? Does it seem like it’s far more difficult than it should be? As an aircraft owner, you have a lot to worry about. The good news is that your registration only has to be renewed every three years. Yet, that long…
Have you begun to worry that your aircraft registration is going to expire and aren’t sure what to do about it? Does it seem like it’s been a long time since you renewed your registration? Of all the daily tasks that an aircraft owner finds before them at the start of a day, “registration renewal”…
Are you up to date on all of your aircraft ownership documentation? When you look at the forms you have to fill out, do you see nomenclature like “Form AC 8050-1” and immediately think: “eh, I’ll deal with this tomorrow?” That’s perfectly understandable. Codes like that are for filing and bureaucrats, not something that aircraft…
As of October 1, 2010, the Final Rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and published on July 20, 2010, became effective. It regards re registration of aircraft and renewal of aircraft registration. The Final Rule seeks to provide the
Are you looking forward to buying a second-hand airplane? If so, you might want to know where and from whom it comes. Do some research before doing any transaction. It’s important to find out whether the owner of a potential aircraft is lying or telling the truth on several important issues. Knowledge on the matter…