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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 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.…
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,…
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…
If you’re like so many others, you probably put together a list of things that you’re going to accomplish in a given day. Perhaps it’s a detailed agenda written up the night before, or maybe it’s just collecting a few thoughts over your morning coffee or anything in between, but most of us probably do…
Whether you are looking to purchase an airplane as part of your business, or you are doing so for your personal use, getting as much information as you can about a plane you are interested in is going to be something you need to do. You need as many specifics as you can get regarding…