Aircraft Ferry Guides by Make & Model

Aircraft Ferry Guides

Aircraft Delivery & Ferry Planning by Make, Model & Aircraft Type

Every airplane is different.

A Cessna 172 does not ferry across the country like a Cirrus SR22.

A Piper Cub requires a very different delivery plan from a Piper Saratoga.

A Beechcraft Baron presents different pilot, fuel and insurance considerations than a Piper Archer.

And moving a pressurized Cessna 421 or Aerostar requires a completely different level of experience and planning than delivering a basic training aircraft.

That is why Ferry Flight USA created our Aircraft Ferry Guides.

These guides provide aircraft owners, buyers, sellers, brokers, dealers and flight schools with model-specific information about:

Ferry pilot requirements
Typical aircraft performance
Cruise speed
Fuel range
Fuel-stop planning
Aircraft-specific systems
Insurance considerations
Make/model experience
Weather considerations
Cross-country delivery planning
Aircraft pickup
Maintenance repositioning
Purchase delivery
Common ferry-flight challenges

Whether you need a Cessna 172 moved 300 miles or a pressurized twin delivered coast to coast, understanding the specific aircraft is one of the first steps in planning the mission.

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Tell Ferry Flight USA:

What aircraft is it?

What exact model and variant?

Where is it located?

Where does it need to go?

When will it be ready?

We’ll evaluate the aircraft, pilot requirements, insurance considerations, route and ferry logistics.

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Find Your Aircraft Ferry Guide

Explore aircraft ferry information by manufacturer and aircraft type.

Cessna Aircraft Guides

Explore ferry considerations for some of the most widely operated general aviation aircraft in the United States.

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Popular aircraft include:

Cessna 150
Cessna 152
Cessna 172
Cessna 177 Cardinal
Cessna 182 Skylane
Cessna 205
Cessna 206 Stationair
Cessna 210 Centurion
Cessna 310
Cessna 337
Cessna 340
Cessna 414
Cessna 421
Other qualifying Cessna aircraft

Piper Aircraft Guides

Piper aircraft range from simple trainers and vintage tailwheel aircraft to complex singles and high-performance twins.

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Popular aircraft include:

Piper Cherokee
Piper Warrior
Piper Archer
Piper Arrow
Piper Dakota
Piper Lance
Piper Saratoga
Piper Super Cub
Piper J-3 Cub
Piper Seminole
Piper Seneca
Piper Twin Comanche
Piper Apache
Piper Aztec
Other qualifying Piper aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft Guides

Cirrus aircraft combine high cruise speeds, advanced avionics and aircraft-specific systems that can affect ferry pilot selection and insurance requirements.

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Popular aircraft include:

Cirrus SR20
Cirrus SR22
Cirrus SR22T
Selected qualifying Cirrus aircraft

Beechcraft Aircraft Guides

Beechcraft aircraft include some of the most respected high-performance piston singles and twins in general aviation.

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Popular aircraft include:

Beechcraft Bonanza
Beechcraft Debonair
Beechcraft Travel Air
Beechcraft Baron
Selected qualifying Beechcraft aircraft

Mooney Aircraft Guides

Mooney aircraft are known for efficient high-speed cross-country performance.

Ferry planning may involve considerations such as:

Retractable landing gear
Aircraft-specific handling
Fuel management
Useful load
Speed
Insurance requirements
Make/model experience

VIEW MOONEY AIRCRAFT GUIDES

Diamond Aircraft Guides

Diamond aircraft combine modern aerodynamics, composite construction and advanced cockpit technology across both single- and multi-engine models.

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Popular models include:

Diamond DA20
Diamond DA40
Diamond DA42
Other qualifying Diamond aircraft

Grumman Aircraft Guides

Qualifying Grumman and American General aircraft can present their own aircraft-specific handling and performance considerations.

Potential aircraft include:

AA-1
AA-5
Traveler
Cheetah
Tiger
Other qualifying models

VIEW GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT GUIDES

Tecnam Aircraft Guides

Tecnam produces a variety of modern light single- and multi-engine aircraft.

Ferry planning can depend on:

Exact model
Engine configuration
Aircraft speed
Fuel
Avionics
Pilot qualifications
Insurance

VIEW TECNAM AIRCRAFT GUIDES

Maule Aircraft Guides

Maule aircraft are widely known for utility and backcountry capability.

Ferry pilot selection may place particular emphasis on:

Tailwheel experience
Aircraft-specific experience
Short-field aircraft familiarity
Insurance qualifications

VIEW MAULE AIRCRAFT GUIDES

American Champion Aircraft Guides

American Champion aircraft can include tailwheel airplanes requiring appropriate pilot endorsements and relevant experience.

Models may include aircraft from the:

Citabria family
Decathlon family
Scout family

VIEW AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT GUIDES

Piston Single Aircraft Ferry Guides

Single-engine piston aircraft represent a major portion of general aviation aircraft deliveries.

Common ferry missions involve:

Aircraft purchases
Aircraft sales
Flight-school fleet movement
Maintenance
Annual inspections
Avionics installations
Paint facilities
Engine shops
Seasonal relocation

Popular piston singles include:

Cessna 172
Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Piper Warrior
Piper Archer
Piper Arrow
Piper Saratoga
Cirrus SR20
Cirrus SR22
Beechcraft Bonanza
Mooney
Diamond DA40

The planning for each airplane can be very different.

PISTON SINGLE AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES

Piston Twin Aircraft Ferry Guides

Twin-engine aircraft require additional pilot qualifications and generally present more complex ferry-planning requirements.

Potential considerations include:

Multi-engine rating
Multi-engine experience
Make/model experience
Complex-aircraft experience
Pressurization
Turbocharging
Fuel systems
Engine management
Insurance requirements

Common aircraft include:

Beechcraft Baron
Piper Seminole
Piper Seneca
Piper Apache
Piper Aztec
Piper Twin Comanche
Cessna 310
Cessna 340
Cessna 414
Cessna 421
Diamond DA42
Aerostar

PISTON TWIN AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES

Tailwheel Aircraft Ferry Guides

Tailwheel aircraft require a pilot with the appropriate FAA endorsement and suitable experience.

But legal qualification is only one consideration.

Insurance may also require:

Minimum tailwheel time
Make/model experience
Recent tailwheel experience
Aircraft-specific experience

Potential aircraft include:

Piper J-3 Cub
Piper Super Cub
Maule
Citabria
Decathlon
Scout
Vintage aircraft
Other qualifying tailwheel airplanes

Tailwheel aircraft may also be more sensitive to:

Crosswinds
Runway surface
Airport selection
Weather

TAILWHEEL AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES

Complex Aircraft Ferry Guides

Retractable-gear aircraft can require pilots with additional experience and applicable endorsements.

Examples include:

Piper Arrow
Piper Saratoga
Beechcraft Bonanza
Mooney
Cessna 210
Piston twins

Ferry pilot selection may consider:

Complex-aircraft experience
Retractable-gear time
Make/model experience
Insurance requirements

COMPLEX AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES

High-Performance Aircraft Ferry Guides

High-performance piston aircraft can cover substantial distances efficiently but often require more experienced pilots.

Examples can include:

Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Cirrus SR22
Beechcraft Bonanza
Piper Saratoga
Selected Mooney aircraft

Factors can include:

Horsepower
Cruise speed
Engine management
Fuel burn
High-altitude operations
Insurance requirements

Pressurized Aircraft Ferry Guides

Pressurized aircraft introduce another level of aircraft-specific planning.

Potential aircraft include:

Cessna 340
Cessna 414
Cessna 421
Aerostar
Selected turbine aircraft

Pilot requirements may involve:

Pressurization experience
High-altitude operations
Multi-engine experience
Make/model experience
Instrument proficiency
Insurance minimums

Ferry planning may additionally involve:

Oxygen systems
Pressurization
Turbocharging
Fuel management
Higher-altitude weather
Engine management

Turbine Aircraft Guides

Selected turbine-aircraft missions can be evaluated based on:

Aircraft type
Pilot qualifications
Type-rating requirements
Insurance
Crew requirements
Pilot availability

Potential ferry considerations include:

Turbine experience
Recurrent training
Aircraft-specific training
Crew composition
Higher operating altitudes
Fuel logistics
Ground handling

TURBINE AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES

Light Jet Aircraft Guides

Selected light business jets may require aircraft-specific crews and type ratings.

Potential considerations include:

Type rating
Time in type
Recurrent training
Insurance approval
Single-pilot vs. two-pilot requirements
Crew positioning
Fuel
Handling
Ground transportation

LIGHT JET FERRY SERVICES

Midsize Jet Aircraft Guides

Midsize business-aircraft repositioning can involve more complex crew and operational requirements.

Potential considerations include:

Captain qualifications
First-officer requirements
Type ratings
Recurrent training
Insurance
Crew travel
Airport selection
Ground handling

MIDSIZE JET FERRY SERVICES

Why Aircraft Type Matters During a Ferry Flight

Aircraft type affects nearly every part of the mission.

Pilot Selection

Different aircraft require different:

Ratings
Endorsements
Experience
Training
Type ratings

Insurance

An insurance company may require minimum:

Total time
Make/model time
Multi-engine time
Retractable-gear experience
Turbine time
Recurrent training

Route

Aircraft performance affects:

Terrain
Altitude
Range
Airport options

Fuel

Aircraft vary significantly in:

Fuel capacity
Fuel burn
Tank configuration
Practical range

Weather

A basic piston trainer and a pressurized, high-performance aircraft have very different operational capabilities.

Delivery Time

Aircraft cruise speed can significantly affect how many days a long-distance ferry mission requires.

Aircraft Speed & Ferry Planning

Aircraft cruise speed has a major impact on long-distance aircraft delivery.

Consider a 1,500-mile mission.

Slower Training Aircraft

A Cessna 152 or similar aircraft may require:

More flight hours
More fuel stops
More weather flexibility
Potentially more pilot days

Higher-Performance Single

A Cirrus SR22, Bonanza or Mooney may cover the same distance significantly faster.

Piston Twin

A Baron or Aerostar may provide even greater cruise speed but at higher fuel consumption and with different pilot requirements.

There is no universal ferry plan that works for every aircraft.

Aircraft Range & Ferry Planning

The aircraft’s practical range determines where fuel stops may be required.

Range depends on:

Usable fuel
Fuel burn
Power setting
Winds
Aircraft loading
Required reserves

The maximum theoretical range listed in an aircraft specification is not necessarily the distance a ferry pilot will choose to fly between fuel stops.

Operational margins matter.

FERRY FLIGHT PLANNING

Fuel Systems Matter

Aircraft fuel systems can vary dramatically.

A simple trainer may have two wing tanks.

Another aircraft may have:

Main tanks
Auxiliary tanks
Tip tanks
Transfer pumps
Crossfeed
Multiple selectors

Older twins can have especially complex fuel systems.

Aircraft-specific knowledge becomes increasingly important as system complexity increases.

Aircraft Modifications Matter

Two airplanes carrying the same model designation may no longer be identical after decades of ownership.

An aircraft might have:

Engine conversion
Propeller upgrade
Long-range tanks
Tip tanks
STOL modification
Gross-weight increase
Avionics upgrade
Autopilot
Supplemental oxygen
Speed modifications

Tell Ferry Flight USA about major modifications when requesting a quote.

The actual aircraft configuration matters more than a generic specification sheet.

Avionics Matter During Aircraft Delivery

Aircraft avionics can affect:

Navigation
Airspace
Weather planning
IFR capability
Route flexibility
Pilot workload

Tell the ferry pilot what is actually installed and operational.

Potential equipment can include:

GPS navigator
COM radios
NAV radios
PFD
MFD
Autopilot
ADS-B
Weather
Traffic
Engine monitor

Do not simply provide the avionics list from an old advertisement if equipment is no longer functioning.

Current aircraft condition matters.

Aircraft Insurance Requirements by Model

Insurance requirements can vary substantially according to aircraft type.

A basic Cessna 172 may have relatively straightforward requirements.

A policy covering a:

Bonanza
Cirrus SR22
Baron
Cessna 421
Aerostar
Turbine aircraft

may impose more aircraft-specific experience requirements.

The pilot who is FAA-qualified to operate an aircraft does not automatically satisfy every insurance policy.

AIRCRAFT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Aircraft-Specific Pilot Experience

Aircraft ferry pilot selection should go beyond asking:

“Is the pilot licensed?”

Depending on the mission, Ferry Flight USA may evaluate:

Total flight time
Pilot-in-command time
Aircraft category/class
Make/model time
Complex experience
High-performance experience
Tailwheel time
Multi-engine time
Pressurized-aircraft experience
Turbine experience
Type ratings
Instrument experience
Insurance requirements

The objective is to match the pilot to the actual aircraft and mission.

FERRY PILOT REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCE

Buying an Aircraft in Another State?

Aircraft-specific guides are especially valuable when purchasing an airplane outside your local area.

Before closing, buyers should understand:

Aircraft performance
Pilot requirements
Insurance requirements
Expected ferry time
Fuel planning
Likely delivery logistics

The right airplane might be 2,000 miles away.

That does not necessarily mean you should settle for a less desirable airplane near home.

A professional ferry pilot can solve the geography problem.

BUYING AN AIRCRAFT OUT OF STATE

Newly Purchased Aircraft Delivery by Model

Ferry Flight USA can coordinate qualifying purchase deliveries involving aircraft such as:

Cessna

Cessna 150
Cessna 152
Cessna 172
Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Cessna 210

Piper

Cherokee
Warrior
Archer
Arrow
Dakota
Saratoga
Seminole
Seneca
Apache
Aztec

Cirrus

SR20
SR22
SR22T

Beechcraft

Bonanza
Debonair
Baron
Travel Air

Diamond

DA20
DA40
DA42

Other Aircraft

Mooney
Grumman
Tecnam
Maule
American Champion
Aerostar
Other qualifying general aviation aircraft

NEWLY PURCHASED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY

Aircraft Ferry Guides for Maintenance Flights

Aircraft-specific experience can also matter when moving airplanes for maintenance.

Owners may need aircraft delivered to:

Annual inspection
Engine shop
Avionics shop
Paint facility
Interior shop
Propeller shop
Specialized maintenance facility

A maintenance ferry flight should be planned around the exact aircraft condition and mission.

MAINTENANCE FERRY FLIGHTS

Aircraft Ferry Guides for Flight Schools

Flight schools frequently need aircraft moved between:

Campuses
Maintenance facilities
Aircraft sellers
Aircraft buyers
Engine shops
Avionics shops

Common flight-school aircraft can include:

Cessna 152
Cessna 172
Piper Warrior
Piper Archer
Piper Seminole
Diamond DA20
Diamond DA40
Diamond DA42
Cirrus aircraft

Professional ferry services can keep instructors focused on student training instead of multi-day aircraft-positioning flights.

FLIGHT SCHOOL FLEET REPOSITIONING

Aircraft Ferry Guides for Brokers & Dealers

Aircraft brokers and dealers may sell airplanes to buyers across the country.

Aircraft-specific ferry information helps determine:

Pilot availability
Insurance compatibility
Delivery time
Route
Expected cost

Ferry Flight USA can coordinate buyer delivery directly from the seller, broker or dealership to the customer’s destination airport.

AIRCRAFT BROKER FERRY SERVICES

AIRCRAFT DEALER FERRY SERVICES

Model-Specific Guides vs. Aircraft Service Pages

Ferry Flight USA organizes aircraft information into two complementary areas.

Aircraft Ferry Service Pages

These explain the service itself.

Examples:

Piston Single Ferry Services

Piston Twin Ferry Services

Light Jet Ferry Services

Aircraft Guides

These go deeper into the individual aircraft.

Examples:

Cessna 172 Ferry Guide

Piper Archer Ferry Guide

Cirrus SR22 Ferry Guide

Beechcraft Bonanza Ferry Guide

Cessna 421 Ferry Guide

This structure lets aircraft owners find information specific to the exact airplane they need moved.

What Each Aircraft Guide Should Cover

Our individual aircraft guides may include:

Aircraft Overview

General background relevant to aircraft ferrying.

Ferry Performance

Typical considerations involving:

Cruise speed
Range
Fuel burn
Fuel capacity

Pilot Requirements

Ratings, endorsements and experience relevant to the aircraft.

Insurance Requirements

Common types of experience insurers may evaluate.

Fuel Planning

Aircraft-specific fuel considerations.

Weather Planning

How aircraft capabilities may influence route and scheduling.

Long-Distance Delivery

What to consider on multi-day and coast-to-coast missions.

Purchase Delivery

Moving a newly purchased aircraft home.

Maintenance Ferry

Repositioning to annuals, engine shops, avionics facilities and specialty maintenance.

Ferry Cost Factors

What makes the specific aircraft more or less expensive to move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Model-specific questions aircraft buyers and owners frequently ask.

Aircraft Ferry Guide FAQ

Why does Ferry Flight USA create aircraft-specific ferry guides?

Because aircraft performance, systems, insurance requirements and pilot qualifications vary significantly by model. A ferry plan appropriate for a Cessna 172 may not be appropriate for a Cirrus SR22, Baron or Aerostar.

Does Ferry Flight USA ferry Cessna aircraft?

Yes. Qualifying Cessna ferry missions can include piston singles and twins, subject to aircraft condition, pilot availability and insurance requirements.

Does Ferry Flight USA ferry Piper aircraft?

Yes. Qualifying Piper ferry missions can include aircraft ranging from Cherokee-family singles and Cubs to complex singles and piston twins.

Do you ferry Cirrus aircraft?

Yes. Qualifying SR20, SR22 and SR22T delivery missions can be evaluated based on aircraft, pilot and insurance requirements.

Do you ferry Beechcraft Bonanzas?

Yes. Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying Beechcraft Bonanza delivery and repositioning missions.

Do you ferry piston twins?

Yes. Qualifying multi-engine ferry missions can include Beechcraft, Piper, Cessna, Diamond, Aerostar and other aircraft.

Do you ferry tailwheel aircraft?

Potentially. Tailwheel missions require appropriately qualified and experienced pilots and must satisfy applicable insurance requirements.

Do you ferry pressurized aircraft?

Yes, qualifying missions can be evaluated based on aircraft type, pilot experience, pressurization experience, insurance and pilot availability.

Can Ferry Flight USA deliver aircraft coast to coast?

Yes. Qualifying aircraft can be moved throughout the United States, including coast-to-coast routes.

Can you deliver an airplane I just bought?

Yes. Purchase delivery is one of the primary aircraft ferry services provided by Ferry Flight USA.

Does every aircraft require a pilot with time in the exact model?

Not necessarily, but aircraft-specific experience can be important, and some insurance policies establish minimum make/model requirements.

Does aircraft type affect ferry cost?

Yes. Aircraft cruise speed, range, fuel burn, pilot requirements, insurance requirements and number of flight days can all influence the total mission cost.

Does a slower airplane cost more to ferry?

Not necessarily, but a slower airplane can require more pilot days, fuel stops and hotels on a long-distance delivery. Total cost depends on the complete mission.

Can an older aircraft be ferried?

Potentially. Aircraft age alone does not determine whether it can be ferried. Maintenance condition, aircraft readiness, pilot familiarity and applicable requirements matter.

Can a modified aircraft be ferried?

Yes, qualifying modified aircraft can be evaluated. Tell Ferry Flight USA about significant engine, fuel, landing-gear, avionics or other modifications when requesting the mission.

Can Ferry Flight USA ferry experimental aircraft?

Qualifying experimental aircraft missions may be evaluated based on aircraft documentation, operating limitations, condition, pilot qualifications, insurance and mission requirements.

How do I find out whether Ferry Flight USA can move my exact aircraft?

Submit the make, model, variant, registration number, origin, destination and desired timeframe through the ferry quote request.

Don’t See Your Aircraft?

Our aircraft guide library will continue to grow.

Ferry Flight USA’s pilot network is not limited to the models specifically listed on this page.

If you have another qualifying:

Piston single
Piston twin
Tailwheel aircraft
Experimental aircraft
Vintage aircraft
Turbine aircraft
Selected business aircraft

send us the exact aircraft information.

We’ll evaluate the pilot qualifications, insurance requirements and mission.

What Aircraft Do You Need Moved?

Tell us:

Aircraft

Make

Model

Variant

N-number

Origin

Where is the aircraft now?

Destination

Where does it need to go?

Timing

When will it be available?

Insurance

What pilot requirements apply?

From there, Ferry Flight USA can evaluate:

Pilot qualifications
Aircraft-specific experience
Insurance compatibility
Route
Fuel planning
Weather considerations
Expected flight days
Pilot travel
Ferry cost

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Aircraft specifications, performance and operating requirements vary by model, serial number, equipment, modification and individual aircraft. Aircraft guide information is intended for general educational and ferry-planning purposes and does not replace the approved aircraft flight manual, pilot operating handbook, operating limitations, maintenance data, insurance requirements or applicable regulations. Ferry Flight USA mission acceptance remains subject to aircraft condition, pilot qualifications, insurance requirements, weather, crew availability and mission requirements.

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