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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 demands 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.…
Before you buy something, you research it. That’s true when you’re looking at something relatively small, like a desk or lamp, and certainly with a larger purchase, say a car or boat. However, when it comes to an enormous purchase, such as an airplane, having all of the information in front of you is paramount.…
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,…
Keeping records is just a natural part of all our lives today. We have paperwork that we maintain for nearly every aspect of what we do, from homeownership to your Internet access to the appliances you have, your car, gym membership, phone contract, and practically everything else. We may not think much about all the…
There can be all kinds of reasons why you might want or need to transfer the ownership of your airplane. Maybe you have decided to sell your plane to a private buyer so you can get a new one yourself. Maybe you just do not use the plane like you thought you would and want…
Purchasing an airplane is a significant investment for anyone. It does not matter if you are buying the plane for personal use or if you want the aircraft to use as part of your business; it still is something that you want to be careful about it. You want to make sure you are getting…
When you are operating an aircraft in US airspace, you need to have the acknowledgment of the FAA. This not only includes having a certificate of airworthiness – without which the plane cannot be flown – but also means that you need to be on the FAA airplane database, a register of aircraft held by…
Whenever your plane goes up in the air, it is important that it is in good condition. Planes that are not properly taken care of are more likely to fall from the sky and result in deaths or serious injury. To make sure that you are flying a safe plane, you need to obtain an…
Circumstances change. Often, they change quickly. Before you take off, you put together a flight plan. Where you’ll be, when, when you’ll be back, and so forth – those are just some of the items that the flight plan might contain. Then, events can occur: maybe there’s inclement weather, something comes up, and your plans…