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While aircraft owners tend to be familiar with the needs and mechanisms of aviation documentation. However, those who simply work with aircraft might not know that much about the subject matter, at least not enough to know what or how to file in relation to them. This only becomes an issue if they need to…
If you are in the market to purchase your own airplane, you have probably spent some time around an airfield or two. You can probably recognize the different types of commercial and personal aircraft. Maybe you know specific makes or models, or can even identify the year in which a plane was built. What you…
Aviation is truly a pastime unlike any other. When you are piloting your own aircraft, miles above the earth, weaving between the clouds, there is a sense of freedom that other hobbies simply cannot match. For those who are drawn to aviation, it is often an interest that they develop at a young age, spending…
In many ways, airplanes are a marvel of engineering. Able to soar miles above the ground, transporting passengers from city to city, it is truly amazing that this technology is at our disposal. Things have certainly come a long way since the Wright brothers took off from Kitty Hawk, North Caroline, though the same basic…
An air craft airworthiness certificate is what it sounds like: a Federal Aviation Association document that gives authorization for someone to operate an aircraft while it’s flying. You can get one of these certificates if you are the registered owner of an aircraft or if you’re an owner’s agent. That being said, there are two kinds…
Whether you are buying or selling a plane, you will need to complete a series of forms which show that the ownership has passed from one person to another. While this may seem very simple at first glance, it can become increasingly complicated, particularly if the transfer or exchange involved is more than a simple…
When you were a child dreaming about being a pilot, you probably never imagined how much paperwork would be involved. Even as an experienced aviator now, you may find yourself a bit confused about aircraft registration renewal and other documentation processes that you need to complete. One common question we get at the National Aviation…
Every process has to start somewhere, and the process to register an aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration starts with form AC 8050-1. Anyone who acquires an aircraft in the United States will have to go through the process of submitting this form. Well, not anyone. The specifics of this whole process are very particular,…
Many things can change for an airplane during its lifespan, as well as they can change for you. Ownership processes have their stages and airplane records are different as time goes by. Get to know what you require for each part of your aircraft’s life cycle. Understanding what is the right documentation for an airplane…
A lot can change in three years and your situation is no exception. Who would have thought of a lockdown or wearing masks three years ago… That is, however, the amount of time your aircraft registration is valid for. And if you, for instance, move from the address you used to live in when you…