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Notice Number: NOTC3450

Aircraft Registration Deadline
In July 2010, the FAA published a final rule that establishes specific registration expiration dates over a three-year period for all U.S. civil aircraft registered before October 1, 2010, and requires re-registration of those aircraft according to a specific schedule. Currently, aircraft registered in July of any year will have their registration expire on March 31, 2012 and must apply for re-registration no later than January 31, 2012. Owners of aircraft with a July registration should have already received an expiration notice that contains an online re-registration code.

To ensure the FAA has the correct address information for your aircraft, you can check your N-number here: http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/nnum_inquiry.aspx. An FAQ and complete schedule of expiration dates can be found here: www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/reregistration_faq/

2012 Kicks Off with Aviation Events in Great Lakes Region
Looking for a way to make good on your 2012 resolution to improve your piloting or mechanic skills? Then you may want to check out the 12th Annual Great Lakes Aviation Conference January 20 and 21, 2012, at the Student Center of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI. The event, billed as the most complete aviation conference in the Midwest, will host nearly 100 aviation exhibitors and offer educational opportunities for both pilots and AMTs of all experience levels. This year, the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) will hold its annual Aviation Maintenance Symposium in conjunction with this Aviation Conference on January 19 and 20. FAA Safety Team representatives will be on hand at both events so be sure to pay them a visit.

For more information on either of these aviation events refer to: www.pama.org
www.greatlakesaviationconference.com

Flying is Not a Spectator Sport
Having the right kind of flight training experience can make a big difference in how efficient and effective you are as a pilot. In her article “Flying is Not a Spectator Sport,” author Susan Parson explains the importance of being an active participant during your flight training and offers tips on how to stay engaged during the learning process. One of those pointers Parson highlights is a debriefing technique known as collaborative critique. This method uses a four-step process to replay, reconstruct, reflect, and redirect the flight experience. Parson also stresses the real world experience gained from scenario-based training and its ability to sharpen a student’s decision-making skills during an unexpected event.
To read the article, see page 8 of the January/February issue of FAA Safety Briefing at www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/.

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