N Numbers

[JoeM]

Are there any N numbers that are considered inappropriate or unlucky? I’ve been looking to reserve a number and would hate to find out I picked something that would be frowned upon.

[Floatsflyer]

Hi Joe,

I believe there are inappropriate numbers/letters similiar to car vanity plates. Contact your local FAA office for a list of what they consider inappropriate references.

[steveinindy]

I'd stay away from any that have been in a fatal crash like airlines do with flight numbers. Also, I don't know about you but do you really want to be "that guy" with the 666 tail number?

[JoeM]

I don't know about you but do you really want to be "that guy" with the 666 tail number?

Being "That Guy" is exactly what I want to avoid.

[steveinindy]

I don't think there is a banned number, but I would certainly stay away from things like that. I know a guy who is a former minister who intentionally reserved a 666 tail number as a joke.

[Hangar10]

I'm not aware of any inappropriate orunlucky numbers.

Obviously, a lot of people like to get numbers that represent something... in my case, perhaps NX72MC might seem appropriate... 1972 is my birth year and MC are my initials. Thats fine for those that want their number to represent something, but as a radio operator, I want something that flows well and gets me on and off the mic quickly.

For example, do I want to say something like, "experimental seven niner niner november foxtrot" every time I key the mic? No. I'd rather say something like, "experimental two one golf" (NX21G) or "experimental four two lima" (NX42L). I know that these aren't significant in any way, but I prefer to keep the airwaves as open as possible and minimize my workload however possible.

[Janet Davidson]

Flight #666? Famous the (music) world over as "Ed Force One", Iron Maiden's tour transport a few years ago, flown by a crew captained by the lead singer, airline pilot, & all round aviation enthusiast, Bruce Dickinson

[Hangar10]

Flight #666? Famous the (music) world over as "Ed Force One", Iron Maiden's tour transport a few years ago, flown by a crew captained by the lead singer, airline pilot, & all round aviation enthusiast, Bruce Dickinson

Yeah, that's awesome. A life long Maiden fan... why didn't I mention that?

[Janet Davidson]

I could come up with a few answers to your question, Marc, but I think Hal would get all cross with me ;-)

[Joe Delene]

I would pick one that's easy to pronounce & flows well.