How long can you reserve an N-number?

On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:11:49 -0600, "Gig 601XL Builder"
wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote:

IO-540 wrote:
On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:31:57 -0600, "Gig 601XL Builder"
wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote:

IO-540 wrote:
On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:41:02 -0800 (PST), quietguy
wrote:


Well getting special N numbers is kind of like vanity plates for
cars. It's not like you really need them.


Well, in a homebuilt, yes you really do. Considering the size of some
homebuilts, putting a long N number on can be a challenge. And the FAA
issues long, non-descript N numbers. There are no short N numbers
left. The best that can be had is two numbers plus two letters, or 3
numbers and one letter, or 4 numbers and no letters. If someone is
building a plane that requires a 12" N numbers, due to it's cruise
speed, fitting a long number along the side can be tough, especially
if it interferes with a nice paint scheme. I'd like a short enough
number to fit on the rudder, but there are none available.

I doubt a $80 fee is going to be the tipping point especially if you are
building an aircraft that that flys fast enough to require 12" letters.


It's a Glasair 3, but I don't like spending $80 anymore than the next
guy to a government agency, that is already getting enough in tax
revenue. Some of which is held hostage in the aviation trust fund.

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