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As an aircraft owner and operator, you are no doubt familiar with the term ‘airworthiness’. It’s a relatively straightforward word, referring to whether or not an aircraft is capable of safe flight. The word is also used in reference to component parts of an aircraft, and if they’re functioning as intended. The process of measuring…
One of the many unique things about having aviation as a hobby is that it is one you can maintain for much of your life. While your passion for airplanes may have started when you were a young child, you may find that you are able to pilot your own plane well into your twilight…
Many government agencies exist today that oversee different areas of importance for all of us. While you may think about areas like Homeland Security, the Treasury Department, the FCC, the IRS and all that they do, there are other agencies that are just as vital to the safety of the country and how things work.…
Aviation is a part of the rich tapestry of American history. When the Wright brothers first took off in their airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina way back in
There are a few documents that will be necessary for you to fly your aircraft at all, which include your registration and the aircraft’s airplane airworthiness certificate. While most people seem to have a grasp on the former one, the latter one tends to give them some trouble. Allow us to explain. What is an…
When it comes to any asset, buying and selling are essential activities associated with it. Buying and selling aircraft may sound simple, but many important documents need to be prepared to avoid legal complications. One such document is the aircraft bill of sale form. Owning an aircraft has become a new trend in the United…
Have you recently moved, or is a change of scenery on the horizon? If so, this can be an exciting time for you and your family. Whether you are being brought to a new home due to a change in job or other life circumstances, a fresh start can mean new beginnings. Of course, it…
When you own your own aircraft, you can experience a feeling of freedom that is truly unmatched. As you soar above the clouds, far away from the stresses of daily life on the ground, there is a tranquil sense of solitude that you cannot really find anywhere else. Of course, purchasing an aircraft is a…
An aircraft security agreement is the typical form of a security document over an aircraft. It must be signed (or authenticated) by the parties to the agreement, contain a description of the collateral, and make clear that a security interest is intended. The aircraft security agreement seeks to create an interest in the airframe or…
As much as many of us may dream about buying an airplane of our own so we can fly whenever we want, it is the rare person that can just walk into a manufacturer’s facility or contact a seller or broker and plunk down cash to buy the aircraft outright. It would be wonderful to…