THE FOLLOWING ARE HELPFUL LINKS
As an aircraft fan or owner, if you are observant enough, you must have noticed at some point the series of digits present at the tail of the plane. Those numbers represent the so-called N-number and it is the equivalent of your car plate. Without it, your plane would not be authorized by the Federal…
Sometimes, making a move is an unavoidable part of life. Maybe you have recently landed a new job in a new city, and it is time to pack up your things and start a new adventure. Or, perhaps you are looking for a change of scenery and it is time to relocate to a warmer…
The penalties for flying without the proper aircraft certification are harsh. They could come in the form of thousands of dollars in fines or worse. This isn’t one of those things where you can potentially “get away with it for a while,” like going five miles an hour or so above the speed limit on…
Whenever you move from your previous house or department to a new place, it’s imperative you give a word of it to the respective authorities. Apply for an FAA change of address promptly to be compliant, and to avoid legal consequences or an undesirable suspension or revocation. Owning an airplane responsibly means that you have…
Keeping accurate records is important. You make sure you keep all your crucial documents regarding your home in a safe place, like a safe or safety deposit box. You have your automobile registration tucked safely in a compartment in your car, along with your insurance information. As meticulous as you want to be, accidents do…
The authority to fly an aircraft within the USA is to have a valid certificate. For new registrations, an initial registration form is filled while for already existing certificates, a renewal form is filled. Expired certificates are not valid and can only be used after re-registration. Aircraft owners can fill the forms manually and send…
If aviation is your primary passion in life, you may have some nomadic tendencies. After all, there are not many other hobbies that allow you to pick up and travel to a new locale at just a moment’s notice. As you have probably had the travel bug for a long time, it makes sense that…
One of the most common forms we help people with here at the National Aviation Center is a plane transfer of ownership. This form’s purpose is to officially transfer the ownership, registration, and property of the aircraft in question to another person, whether that means partial or full ownership. Yes, this form is designed to…
The process for renewing your airplane registration isn’t the easiest one to follow. Renewing your registration is important for a variety of reasons. The FAA gives you fair warning and ample time to renew your registration before it expires, but we understand how busy life can get. Indeed, with everything you have to do in…
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…