Paper or plastic?

Still have your paper pilot certificate? It won’t be any good after March 31, 2010.

That’s when paper certificates expire, according to FAA officials, who have set up a special web page for pilots to replace their certificates. It’s going to cost you $2 to replace your certificate.

If you are handling the transaction online, it will take between seven and 10 days. Rather go through the mail? Give yourself some time  — FAA officials estimate it takes four to six weeks for mail processing.

For more information: FAA.gov.