Plane Sense

Plane Sense is an indispensable, must-have guide for aircraft owners, operators, and all aviation enthusiasts. It highlights the requirements involved in acquiring, owning, operating, and maintaining private aircraft. A valuable reference for understanding the basics of general aviation, this guide also outlines the rules, regulations, and practical aspects of flying your own aircraft—straight from the FAA. This manual touches upon subjects such as aircraft owner responsibilities, finding pertinent FAA publications, buying private aircraft, obtaining special flight permits, accessing maintenance records, service difficulty problems, and many more important topics.

The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. It regulates and oversees the aviation industry, pilot licensing, and airspace with the goal of providing “the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.”