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Like most identifying numbers, an aircraft’s tail number serves as a good way to file relevant information related to a specific airplane. Let’s go over how to best get this number and how to consult the aircraft tail numbers database if necessary. Tail Numbers What most people know as tail numbers given their placement on…
What is the point of submitting all those forms and documentation at the time of filing for aircraft registration? Where does all this information go? Well, it goes right to the aircraft registration database. FAA Aircraft Registration Database Part of why it’s so important to register your aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration is to…
Unlike what the name might imply, the FAA aircraft records aren’t an old dusty building with filing cabinets after filing cabinets full of airplane documents. They are, however, a database with all the information about registered aircraft that has been submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration. After all, you register your aircraft for the Federal…
As soon as you saw that first picture of that airplane on a website, you knew it was going to be the one for you. The plane looked pristine, the details seemed to fit what you wanted, and the price was right within your budget. You heard yourself screaming, “sold” at your computer screen and…
More businesses today are looking into the possibilities of owning private aircraft to transport their executives, employees, and clients from one place to another. Using private planes can help cut travel costs and security concerns for your business, and they could be a wise investment for you. Naturally, you want to be cautious before you…
When you get on an aircraft as a passenger, if you’re like so many of us, you probably have a carry-on. Inside this carry-on, you could have some kind of “travel” toiletries and other products. The idea behind these is that, should you need them, you’ll have everything you need all in one place. You…
If you get on your aircraft without registering it with the Federal Aviation Administration, it will still take off. The wheels will still work, the engine will still ignite, and the wings will lift you up into the sky. However, you won’t be doing it legally. As much as you may enjoy being up in…
For many of us, when we buy an aircraft, it feels like both a beginning and an ending. It can be the beginning of our time as an aircraft owner, the start of our new life owning this particular aircraft, with all the resultant dreams and hopes. Alternatively, it can also feel like an ending:…
The day-to-day life of an aircraft owner tends to be busy, to say the least. All of the upkeep and care that an aircraft demand is essentially a job in and of itself. Beyond that, it’s not like (contrary to some popular beliefs) the aircraft is not the only demand on your time. Between your…
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,…