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Important Aircraft Registration and Re-Registration Facts for Arizona Aircraft Owners

2012-01-18T05:39:00.000-08:00

Did you know that a third of all aircraft are inaccurately registered? Because of these inaccuracies, there is a new process in place that really affects aircraft registered before October 1, 2010. According to the FAA, "About one-third of today's 357,000 registered aircraft have inaccurate records. At least 100,000 of these are not expected to re-register. Prompt reporting of a change in aircraft ownership, mailing address, or destruction has long been required by registration regulations. Without these reports from the owners the aircraft records could not be updated. The Registry has revoked registrations due to unreported changes; however, this process is slow and expensive. In many cases registration would be revoked, but owners whose notices were undeliverable would be unaware and continue to operate their now unregistered aircraft."-source: http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/reregistration/

"These improvements will give us better knowledge about the state of the aviation industry, especially general aviation," said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. "We also are responding to calls from law enforcement and other government agencies for more accurate, up-to-date registration data."

Basically, aircraft registered before October 1, 2010 have a specific re-registration dates over a three year period that takes place from October 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013 to renew and update their information. Six months before your expiration, the Registry (Aircraft Registration Branch) will mail information to the owner that identifies the re-registration expiration date and the three month window to which comply before expiration. It is important that they have the correct address and most likely many will need to be proactive to find out this relevant information. All aircraft registered on or after October 1, 2010 have three years before their expiration date which is shown on their current paperwork.

Aircraft Re-Registration Schedule

If the Certificate was issued in:	The certificate expires on:	The owner must apply for re-registration between these dates, - to allow delivery of a new certificate before expiration.
Marchof any year	March 31, 2011	November 1, 2010	and January 31, 2011
April of any year	June 30, 2011	February 1, 2011	and April 30, 2011
May of any year	September 30, 2011	May 1, 2011	and July 31, 2011
June of any year	December 31, 2011	August 1, 2011	and October 31, 2011
July of any year	March 31, 2012	November 1, 2011	and January 31, 2012
August of any year	June 30, 2012	February 1, 2012	and April 30, 2012
September of any year	September 30, 2012	May 1, 2012	and July 31, 2012
October of any year	December 31, 2012	August 1, 2012	and October 31, 2012
November of any year	March 31, 2013	November 1, 2012	and January 31, 2013
December of any year	June 30, 2013	February 1, 2013	and April 30, 2013
January of any year	September 30, 2013	May 1, 2013	and July 31, 2013
February of any year	December 31, 2013	August 1, 2013	and October 31, 2013

To check the accuracy of your aircraft's registration go to: http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/nnum_inquiry.aspx.

CONTACT FOOTEWORK, WE ARE AIRCRAFT OWNERS TOO!
Bottom line, the process may be a bit confusing. For all Arizona Aircraft Owners who have questions or need assistance, feel free to call FooteWork. Our staff is poised to assist you with ADOT and FAA issues. Clear Skies!

Towing something? Do you know you know your GCWR, or, Gross Combination Weight Rating?

2012-01-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

GCWR, or, Gross Combination Weight Rating is something every weekender or commercial operator towing something should know, but few do and this is something we get asked a lot at FooteWork after our customers have purchased a vehicle or RV and completed their necessary title and registration work with us.

Understanding how much you can tow or GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is more than just combining your truck, car, or SUV's maximum towing weight with the vehicle being towed. "According to Ford Motor Company, the GCWR is calculated by adding the following weights together: The vehicle's listed curb weight, allowable payload, driver and passenger weight and trailer weight
[source: Ford Motor Company]."
-source: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/vehicle/gcwr.htm

"The primary reason for setting a GCWR for any vehicle is safety. Overloading a tow vehicle or a trailer is dangerous enough. Overload both and you've really got a problem. Not only is a heavy load difficult to control on the road, but several other components could also be at risk. For example, the braking systems may overheat and fail, reducing or even eliminating the possibility of safely slowing or stopping your vehicle. The tires may not be able to handle the extra load, potentially causing a blow out situation. The engine and transmission in the tow vehicle may overheat due to the added strain, causing a mechanical failure. Components within the tow vehicle or trailer's suspension system could bend or even break, causing you to lose control on the road. The truth is that a variety of problems could result from overloading. Again, you should never surpass your vehicle's GCWR."
-source: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/vehicle/gcwr.htm

How do you know what your GCWR of your vehicle? Typically, it is found inside of the door frame of the driver's door. Most vehicle manufacturers also publish this information on the web. It is also most likely found within the vehicle manual that you may have received if you purchased the vehicle new.

RELATED LINKS:

Info on GCWR:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/vehicle/gcwr.htm

http://onlinetowingguide.com/guidelines/gvwr.html

Glossary of terms on GCWR:

http://onlinetowingguide.com/glossary.html

Start the Year Right! Get Involved! Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters

2012-01-03T16:53:00.000-08:00

www.azbigs.org

"Everyone has a transferable commodity-knowledge. Sharing your unique expertise and making introductions for someone creates a lasting legacy."

~Marsha Blackburn.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Family Matches Needed.

Call 9287785135 or visit www.azbigs.org to learn more.

Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters Facebook

Arizona's Veteran Plate Can Now Have Up to 6 Characters!

2011-12-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

Arizona has a beautiful and diverse selection of over 50 specialty plates. As of this month, these four, including the Veteran Plate, can now accommodate up to 6 characters!

Come in to one of FooteWork's three offices to easily and quickly order your specialty plate! Support what you are passionate about and let everyone know!

Get your OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) Tags at FooteWork and become an Ambassador

2011-12-12T05:46:00.000-08:00

http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/arizona_ohv_trails.shtml

Did you know you can get your OHV tags at FooteWork and then use your OHV to become an Ambassador in Arizona's Off-Highway Vehicle Ambassador Program which has expanded to about 100 volunteers and just received a national award!?

Yep! Since January, 2009, all Off highway vehicles require a tag and you can acquire them at any of FooteWork's locations in just minutes.

Check out Arizona's OHV Program at: http://azstateparks.com/ohv/clubs.html

Here are some OHV clubs and organizations in Northern Arizona:
Black Canyon Black Sheep
OHV Type: 4WD and ATV
Stan Cothern, 33151 S. Canyon Rd., Black Canyon City, AZ 85324, (623) 374-5069
beth7826@msn.com

Coconino Trail Riders
OHV Type: Dirt Bike
Keith Greenwalt, President, 2230 West Atlantic Court, Flagstaff 86001, (928) 853-7093
kkgreenwalt@msn.comhttp://www.coconinotrailriders.org/

Great Western Trail Association - Arizona Section
(Seeking Leader)
Munds Park Trail Stewards
Larry Metzler, PO Box 25626, Munds Park, AZ 86017
idmetz@fastq.com

Off-Camber Motorcycle Club (OCMC)
OHV Type: MC
Robb Hooker, Sun City, (602) 821-7916
quailchaser@offcambermc.comhttp://www.offcambermc.com/

Page Offroad Motorsports Association (POMA)
OHV Type: All & Motocross
Keith Webb, PO Box 3067, Page, AZ, (928) 645-5596
keith-webb@lycos.com

Payson Motorsports Club
Lamoyn Swendon, H.C. 5 Box 63-E, Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 474-3017
lamoyn@rmi.net

Prescott Open Trails Association
OHV Type: All
Outings, Clean-ups, Politics
Sanford Cohen, PO Box 2365, Prescott, AZ 86302, (928) 445-8289 ext. 17
sanford9@mindspring.com

RIM Country 4-Wheelers
Chuck Jacobs
PO Box 1065, Payson, AZ 85547http://asa4wdc.org/

Check out the latest story on AZ's Off-Highway Vehicle Ambassador Program in the Daily Courier and become a "Trailblazer"!

Trailblazers: OHV Ambassadors get national award
Joanna Dodder Nellans
The Daily Courier
Just five years after its inception, Arizona's Off-Highway Vehicle Ambassador Program has expanded to about 100 volunteers and received a national award.

The Public Lands Foundation, a nonprofit group of mostly retired U.S. Bureau of Land Management employees, honored the state's OHV Ambassadors with its national Landscape Stewardship Award this week.

The OHV ambassadors get special training and then hit the trails to help educate OHV riders and other public lands users throughout the state.
READ MORE IN THE DAILY COURIER

Deck Your Cars With Boughs of Holly! Holiday Auto Picture Contest

2011-12-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays everyone! It's time to post your pics and win! We are looking for the best pic of any vehicle in Northern Arizona that is driving around with holiday decorations on it! It could be a killer set of antlers, a wreath on the radiator, you name it.

Post your pics here> https://www.facebook.com/prescottmvd

Post your holiday auto pics to our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/prescottmvd

Winner gets a sweet stocking stuffer discount for their next service at any one of the FooteWork locations.

Happy Holidays and Drive Safely!

Post those pics!

Deadline is Dec 20, 2011!!

This Friday Night, December 2nd: The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller at Tim's Toyota Center

2011-11-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

This Friday night, December 2nd, come see The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley! A dazzling multi media show by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis. The show starts at 7:30 and is sponsored by Tim's Toyota.
For more info go to:

http://www.timstoyotacenter.com/events/details/59-manheim-steamroller-christmas

Related Links:

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Tim's Toyota

Don't Miss the 16th Annual Light Parade in Downtown Prescott Tomorrow!

2011-11-25T09:18:00.000-08:00

Kick off the holidays by attending the 16th annual Prescott Light Parade in downtown Prescott this Saturday, November 26th, 2011. Come see all the floats and historic vehicles in this beautiful Prescott holiday tradition!

Did you know that a vehicle can be registered as a historical vehicle if it is more than 25 years old? You can obtain this special plate at FooteWork! Motorcycles are eligible too!

Related links:
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Prescott Light Parade

Arizona's New Centennial License Plate Is Here!

2011-11-14T07:00:00.000-08:00

Celebrate Arizona's 100th birthday by getting the new Centennial License Plate at one of our three FooteWork offices!

Cost is 25.00 a year and we think you will agree it is stunning!

Related links:
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FooteWork Facebook
Arizona's Centennial

Food Drive for the Holidays!

2011-11-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

Get your vehicle paperwork done easily and donate to the food banks at the same time! Stop by one of our three FooteWork offices and donate food to help others celebrate the holidays!

We are currently accepting food donations for Thanksgiving dinner but anything you can contribute will be helpful. Some examples would be canned vegetables like green beans and yams, soups and canned meats, stuffing, potatoes, and gravy.

Our Williams office is collecting for the Williams Food Bank.

Our Prescott and Prescott Valley offices are collecting for the Yavapai Food Bank.

Related links:
Williams Food Bank
Yavapai Food Bank
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FooteWork Facebook

Helpful hints: Winterizing Checklist for Vehicles in Prescott

2011-11-04T15:56:00.000-07:00

Anti-Freeze/Coolant. Make sure the condition, level and concentration (usually a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water) of your vehicle's anti-freeze is appropriate.

Fuel. Maintain a gas level of at least half-full. A full gas tank helps keep moisture from forming and also adds a beneficial weight increase.

Oil. Change your car's oil according to the manufacturer's recommended intervals. In extreme conditions, switching to synthetic oil, which is less susceptible to thickening, can be advantageous. READ MORE

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