N Number Change/Paint Shops

[Aviator]

I am considering an N number change for my aircraft.  I would be interested in any comments or suggestions forum participants would have regarding my latest irrational idea.  Any experiences, pros, cons, suggestions appreciated.

Also I am looking for recommendations of a good paint shop in the Northeast should this project go forward.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

Jim

[RLCarter]

I fly multiple aircraft and do a fair job at keeping the tail numbers straight on radio calls, change the number of one of them and I assure you i would be making corrections and or missing calls until I got use to the new number 

[capthaak]

We are as well. You might stumble for a few days, but I'm assuming you're changing to a number that means something to you, so you'll catch it quickly. Airline pilots change their call sign every leg.

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[Jeff_S]

Just make sure you change the little placard on your panel to your new N-number and it shouldn't be a big deal. It's not so hard to remember to say it...what will be a bit more difficult is to remember to listen for it when you're with ATC. You may get a few "Nxxx...do you copy?" questions until it becomes second nature.

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21 hours ago, Aviator said:

I am considering an N number change for my aircraft.  I would be interested in any comments or suggestions forum participants would have regarding my latest irrational idea.  Any experiences, pros, cons, suggestions appreciated.

Also I am looking for recommendations of a good paint shop in the Northeast should this project go forward.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

Jim

I would put the new number on in a vinyl placard and not paint.  One day you will sell the plane, possibly to a different country where the registration change is simplified when it's just a vinyl placard.

Clarence

[Rustler]

I changed my M20K's number from 9599U (try saying that one aloud several times; even the controllers shortened it as soon as possible) to a number that is a combination of birthday and initials. Adjusting to the change was no problem at all, since I really disliked the original registration. Dealing with the FAA was also a non-event and really inexpensive.

Clarence's idea of vinyl numbers is a good one. Jeff's suggestion is also right on; it may even be required since the placard on the dash was original equipment.

 

[Aviator]

Glad to hear dealing with the FAA was a non event and inexpensive.  That was a concern.  I like the idea of vinyl numbers but would probably still paint the background.  I will definitely research that option.  Will also replace the little N number placard on the panel, although dealing with a changed call sign is not a concern.  Thanks for the comments.

Any suggestions on paint shops in the Northeast?

[carusoam]

Somebody had the same question a while ago...