Happy New Year!
Welcome to the January Issue of The BAC Bulletin & DA News!
As the winter is fully upon us, in this issue we present you with some tips on flying in below freezing weather. We hope you find it a great reminder on how to keep your aircraft flying optimally and yourself safe. The second article focuses on the FAA’s new registration requirements, and the possibility of Senate hearings on aircraft registration announced a few weeks ago. We hope you find this issue informative. The teams at BAC & DA hope you enjoyed your holidays, and we look forward to a wonderful 2011 of flying and fun with you!

Sincerely,

Lynda & Santo Silvestro

Preparing Your Plane for Cold Weather Flying

Winter flying has a beauty all its own, especially witnessing the majesty of snow-capped mountains from above. But freezing temperatures also bring unique conditions and challenges for both man and machine.

Adequately preparing small aircraft for cold-weather flight is essential to the safety of the pilot and integrity of the aircraft. Here are some (but not all) important tips for pilots planning on flying—not just storing—their planes during the winter months.

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Missing Aircraft Information Shines Light on Mandatory Re-registration

An Associated Press article dated Dec. 10, 2010 revealed that The Federal Aviation Administration is missing information on who owns one-third of the 357,000 private and commercial aircraft in the U.S., and that this oversight could be exploited by terrorists and drug traffickers.

According to the FAA about 119,000 of the aircraft on their U.S. registry have “questionable registration” due to missing forms, invalid addresses, unreported sales or other paperwork problems. In many cases, the FAA cannot say who owns a plane or even whether it is still flying or has been junked.

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NEW! Outside Electrical Hookups for Preheating Your Airplane

Just contact the office and we’ll have your plane warmed up and ready to go when you need it, all winter long. Monthly fee of $25 Nov - April includes supervision and observation by BAC staff. One-time daily rate of $5. Contact Anna Bauts for more information: (203) 966-5466 or abauts@businessaircraftcenter.com.

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