N number

What is an N Number?

When you first decide that you would like to have an aircraft of your own, you may spend some time looking into the different models available to you and what fits into your price range. After settling on just what you want and as you ready to finalize the purchase, it is a good idea…

FAA

The Role of the FAA Today

In the world we live in today, there are more aircraft in the skies at any given moment than ever before. People make use of planes not just for transportation, but for business, for cargo, for medical reasons, for crop-dusting, and just for the pure enjoyment of flying a plane. Look up into the sky…

faa registry

Inside the FAA Registry: How It Supports the Aviation Industry

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Registry is the authoritative source of information for aircraft registration and certification in the United States. Operating within this crucial component of the FAA, the National Aviation Center plays a vital role in supporting the aviation industry. This article delves into the functions and contributions of the National Aviation Center…

Form AC 8050-1

Form AC 8050-1: How to Complete it

If you have been in the aircraft industry for long enough, at some point you must have to complete the form AC 8050-1  (aircraft registration). Let us rephrase that: when we say ‘long enough” we mean at least a day because that form is one of the first steps you need to take in this…

FAA Change of Address

A Faster and Easier Way to Process FAA Change of Address

When you have your own airplane, you have the freedom to go explore wherever you want. Being able to climb into the cockpit and set off to whatever destination suits you is a special privilege, and it is also one that many will never know. Of course, if this hobby has a special appeal to…

aircraft bill of sale form

Aircraft Bill of Sale Form and What to Know

Are you thinking about selling the airplane that you currently own? Whether you are looking to upgrade, downsize, or just do not fly as much as you used to, selling might be the right decision for you right now. There are plenty of potential buyers scouring the secondary market right now. If your plane is…

Federal Aviation Administration

Flying in Alignment with the Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Aviation Administration registration isn’t a new thing. It goes back decades. Getting your plane registered may seem like a pain or an annoyance, but it’s important. Without this registration, you can’t legally fly your plane. No one wants to worry about the FAA in the back of their head while they fly.  That said,…

aircraft claim of lien

What is an Aircraft Claim of Lien? A 2022 Update

When buying used goods, contemporary consumers are always urged to err on the side of caution. Thrift stores may sometimes carry defective goods, and online marketplaces are full of scam deals by people trying to part with broken appliances and other damaged items. Unfortunately, you don’t always have the option of looking into an item’s…

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File All of Your Documentation with the FAA Online with the Help of Our Site

With everything that the Federal Aviation Administration asks of you as a plane owner, you’re going to want to take care of your paperwork for the FAA online. Here’s what you can do here. Filing Paperwork With the FAA Online Owning an aircraft, as you might be aware, comes with plenty of administrative duties, a…