Short Tail Numbers

[Graueradler]

Jerry Jones' GSV is N1DC

 

[Katamarino]

Growing up I flew in a plane that was N19998. She was known as triple niner eight by all controllers in the area.

I have 98887, only rarely do they call "nine-triple-eight-seven"! I think the latter sounds much better and easier...

 

[Pilawt]

I have 98887, only rarely do they call "nine-triple-eight-seven"!

Close! That sounded familiar, so I checked my logbook. I used to rent another 172P, N98987.

 

[kgruber]

I flew the "Bimbo Bomber" N1MM, for 20 years.

 

[sferguson524]

I have several hours in an old 172 888GA. we got triple 8 golf alpha from tower and ground often

 

[Hank S]

I use "triple four" a lot, but rarely on my first call. Sometimes I forget and do, it's not something I pay a lot of attention to. But it's easier and faster than saying, "four four four."

 

[ETres]

You guys with long "N" numbers are just over-compensating.

 

[blueskyMD]

I fly angel flights regularly. I used call sign angel flight 573. But now they want us to use NG573 instead of angel flight . Does anyone know whats the reason for this change ? I like calling it angel flight.

 

[Ravioli]

@TangoWhiskey can probably exlain it (he's in the TX wing).

My guess it is for brevity and uniformity.

 

[Lowflynjack]

I always thought N-Numbers had to be a certain length. A Glasair at my local field is N4K, which I guess is desirable because someone offered him enough money for it that he can afford to paint his plane!

 

[Tflhndn]

I fly angel flights regularly. I used call sign angel flight 573. But now they want us to use NG573 instead of angel flight . Does anyone know whats the reason for this change ? I like calling it angel flight.

Depending on which angel flight groups I am flying for, I am either "NGF90P" or NGF3737, for filing, but it is still "Angel Flight xxx" over the radio.

As opposed to CMF for Compassion Flight...

 

[mscard88]

FAA planes have short ones. Their plane numbers too!

 

[Mason]

 

[bluerooster]

I'd thought about reserving N2TU, just for the fun of it.

 

[Lowflynjack]

My friend was mad when his 2 seat powered parachute had to become light sport. Before it had been a trainer under FAR 103 rules. He got it registered as N103FU!

 

[Timbeck2]

I have several hours in my buddy's Arrow N7555J. I tried "triple nickel" once but ATC wasn't having it.

 

[mscard88]

I'd thought about reserving N2TU, just for the fun of it.

Now that's a great idea! Mulligan, you still have time.

 

[coloradobluesky]

I met an insurance agent whose phone number is 1-800-DOG-****. Gross, but I still remember it!

I wonder who has N007?

 

[wanttaja]

One of the most unique short tail #'s. N1KE G650.

Aviation author Peter Lert originally had that registration. He had a glider in the 60s or 70s, and the trailer looked a lot like a rocket, so he got the N-Number to match.

Nike contacted Peter, and offered to buy the registration. He won't say what they paid, but does say he hasn't had to buy shoes since.....

Ron Wanttaja

 

[SkyDog58]

I met an insurance agent whose phone number is 1-800-DOG-****. Gross, but I still remember it!

I wonder who has N007?

No one. Can't start with 0.