Aircraft We Ferry
Nationwide Aircraft Ferry Pilots for Piston Singles, Twins, Turbines & Selected Business Jets
What aircraft do you need moved?
Ferry Flight USA coordinates professional aircraft ferry, aircraft delivery, and aircraft repositioning services throughout the United States for a wide range of qualifying general aviation and business aircraft.
From a:
Cessna 152
to a:
Cessna 172
Piper Archer
Cirrus SR22
Beechcraft Bonanza
Mooney
Baron
Seneca
Aerostar
or selected:
Turboprop or Business Jet
our process begins with the aircraft.
Because:
Every Aircraft Creates a Different Ferry Mission.
A Cessna 152 crossing the country does not require the same:
- Pilot experience
- Fuel planning
- Route
- Weather strategy
- Number of flight days
as a:
- Cirrus SR22
- Mooney Acclaim
- Cessna 421
- Aerostar
- Citation
Likewise, a pilot who is ideal for a Cessna 172 is not automatically the right pilot for:
- Piper Arrow
- Bonanza
- Tailwheel aircraft
- Pressurized twin
- Turboprop
- Jet
Ferry Flight USA evaluates the:
Aircraft
Pilot
Insurance
Route
and:
Mission
together.
Our philosophy is simple:
The Right Pilot for the Right Aircraft and the Right Mission.
Find Your Aircraft
Explore Ferry Flight USA aircraft ferry services by aircraft type or manufacturer.
Piston Singles
PISTON SINGLE AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Piston Twins
PISTON TWIN AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Tailwheel Aircraft
TAILWHEEL AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Pressurized Piston Aircraft
PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Turboprops
TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Light Jets
Midsize Business Jets
Browse by Manufacturer
CESSNA AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
BEECHCRAFT AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
MOONEY AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Piston Single Aircraft Ferry Services
Single-engine piston aircraft represent a major portion of general aviation aircraft delivery.
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying piston-single missions involving manufacturers such as:
- Cessna
- Piper
- Cirrus
- Beechcraft
- Mooney
- Diamond
- Grumman
- Tecnam
- Maule
- American Champion
- Other qualifying manufacturers
Piston-single missions can range from:
Basic Training Aircraft
to:
200+ Knot High-Performance Cross-Country Aircraft.
That range means the pilot requirements can vary dramatically.
Cessna Aircraft Ferry Services
Nationwide Ferry Pilots for Cessna Aircraft
Cessna aircraft represent one of the largest portions of the general aviation fleet.
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying missions involving aircraft such as:
- Cessna 150
- Cessna 152
- Cessna 172
- Cessna 177 Cardinal
- Cessna 182 Skylane
- Cessna 205
- Cessna 206 Stationair
- Turbo 206
- Cessna 210 Centurion
- Other qualifying Cessna singles
Cessna aircraft can require very different ferry strategies depending on model.
A:
Cessna 152
may involve:
- Lower cruise speed
- More fuel stops
- Smaller useful load
- Longer coast-to-coast delivery time
while a:
Turbo Cessna 206
may involve:
- High-performance operation
- Turbocharged-engine management
- Greater aircraft weight
- More complex systems
and a:
Cessna 210
adds:
- Retractable landing gear
- Complex-aircraft operation
- Higher performance
- Potential turbocharged or pressurized configurations depending on model
Pilot matching should reflect the exact aircraft.
CESSNA AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Cessna 150 & 152 Ferry Pilots
Cessna 150 and 152 aircraft remain common:
- Trainers
- Time-building aircraft
- Personal airplanes
Long-distance ferry missions may involve significantly more planning because of:
- Lower cruise speed
- Limited fuel capacity
- Weather sensitivity
- Reduced baggage capacity
A coast-to-coast Cessna 152 ferry mission can require multiple days.
Cessna 172 Ferry Pilots
The Cessna 172 is one of the most common aircraft Ferry Flight USA may encounter.
Potential missions include:
- Flight-school fleet delivery
- Newly purchased aircraft
- Flying-club acquisitions
- Maintenance
- Aircraft sales
Individual Cessna 172s may differ substantially.
Configurations can include:
- Carbureted engines
- Fuel-injected engines
- 180-horsepower conversions
- Traditional analog panels
- Garmin G1000
- Modern glass upgrades
- Fixed-pitch or approved alternative propeller configurations
- Different autopilots
The actual aircraft matters.
Cessna 182 Ferry Pilots
The Cessna 182 adds:
- Higher horsepower
- Greater useful load
- Strong cross-country capability
compared with many training aircraft.
Potential pilot considerations include:
- High-performance experience
- Aircraft-specific familiarity
- Insurance requirements
Turbocharged variants add additional engine-management considerations.
Cessna 206 Ferry Pilots
Cessna 206 missions can involve:
- Private owners
- Commercial operators
- Utility aircraft
- Family travel aircraft
- Maintenance
- Purchases and sales
Pilot matching may consider experience with:
- High-horsepower singles
- Heavy piston singles
- Fuel management
- Turbocharging when applicable
Cessna 210 Ferry Pilots
The Cessna 210 is a higher-performance retractable Cessna.
Depending on model, an aircraft may involve:
- Retractable landing gear
- Turbocharging
- Pressurization
- Advanced avionics
- Significant useful load
A 210 mission therefore requires a different pilot profile than a Cessna 172 mission.
Piper Aircraft Ferry Services
Nationwide Piper Aircraft Delivery
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying Piper aircraft missions involving models such as:
- Cherokee
- Warrior
- Archer
- Arrow
- Dakota
- Pathfinder
- Lance
- Saratoga
- Cherokee Six
- Comanche
- Super Cub
- Seminole
- Seneca
- Apache
- Aztec
- Twin Comanche
- Other qualifying Piper aircraft
Piper’s aircraft lineup spans:
- Basic trainers
- Complex singles
- High-performance singles
- Tailwheel aircraft
- Multi-engine trainers
- High-performance twins
Pilot requirements should match the exact model.
Piper Cherokee Ferry Pilots
The Piper Cherokee family includes a wide range of configurations.
Potential missions may involve:
- Training aircraft
- Flying clubs
- Personal aircraft
- Time-building aircraft
- Newly purchased airplanes
Engine horsepower and aircraft configuration can differ significantly.
Piper Warrior Ferry Pilots
Warriors are frequently used by:
- Flight schools
- Universities
- Flying clubs
- Private owners
Potential ferry missions include:
- Fleet acquisition
- Campus transfer
- Maintenance
- Aircraft sale
Piper Archer Ferry Pilots
The Piper Archer is another major training and personal-ownership aircraft.
Potential missions can include:
- Flight-school delivery
- Flying-club delivery
- Purchase pickup
- Maintenance positioning
- Aircraft sale
Later Archer aircraft may feature substantially more advanced avionics than older examples.
Piper Arrow Ferry Pilots
The Piper Arrow adds:
- Retractable landing gear
- Constant-speed propeller
- Complex-aircraft systems
to the PA-28 platform.
Pilot matching may therefore consider:
- Complex-aircraft experience
- Retractable-gear experience
- Arrow experience
- Insurance requirements
Piper Dakota Ferry Pilots
The Dakota is a higher-powered PA-28 variant.
Potential pilot considerations can include:
- High-performance experience
- Engine management
- Heavier aircraft operation
- Insurance requirements
Piper Lance & Saratoga Ferry Pilots
The Lance and Saratoga families can involve:
- Higher aircraft weight
- High horsepower
- Retractable gear on certain variants
- Fixed gear on others
- Larger cabins
- Long-range cross-country operation
Exact model identification is important.
Piper Super Cub Ferry Pilots
The Super Cub belongs in a completely different pilot category from a Piper Archer.
Potential pilot requirements can involve:
- Tailwheel experience
- Short-field experience
- Aircraft-specific familiarity
- Backcountry experience where relevant
TAILWHEEL AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Cirrus Aircraft Ferry Services
SR20 • SR22 • SR22T Aircraft Delivery
Cirrus aircraft are widely used for:
- Personal transportation
- Business travel
- Flight training
- Advanced training
- Aircraft ownership programs
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying:
- Cirrus SR20
- Cirrus SR22
- Cirrus SR22T
missions.
Pilot matching may consider:
- Cirrus-specific experience
- High-performance experience
- Garmin Perspective familiarity
- Avidyne familiarity on older aircraft
- CAPS procedures
- Turbocharged-aircraft experience for SR22T
- Insurance requirements
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Cirrus SR20 Ferry Pilots
Potential SR20 ferry missions can involve:
- Flight-school fleet delivery
- University aircraft
- Private owners
- Aircraft purchases
- Maintenance
Avionics and generation can vary significantly.
Cirrus SR22 Ferry Pilots
The SR22 adds substantial performance and horsepower.
Pilot matching can involve:
- High-performance experience
- Cirrus experience
- Advanced avionics
- Insurance qualification
Long-distance ferry missions can take advantage of the SR22’s strong cross-country capability.
Cirrus SR22T Ferry Pilots
The SR22T adds turbocharged high-altitude capability.
Relevant experience may include:
- Turbocharged-engine management
- High-altitude operations
- Oxygen where applicable
- Cirrus systems
- Advanced avionics
Beechcraft Aircraft Ferry Services
Bonanza, Baron & Other Beechcraft Delivery
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying Beechcraft missions involving aircraft such as:
- Bonanza
- Debonair
- Baron
- Travel Air
- Musketeer
- Sundowner
- Sierra
- Other qualifying Beechcraft aircraft
Beechcraft missions can range from:
Fixed-Gear Piston Singles
to:
High-Performance Complex Singles
and:
Multi-Engine Aircraft.
BEECHCRAFT AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Beechcraft Bonanza Ferry Pilots
Bonanza aircraft can require meaningful:
- High-performance experience
- Complex-aircraft time
- Retractable-gear experience
- Make/model time
- Insurance qualification
Different Bonanza generations and variants can also have:
- Different engines
- Different avionics
- Different handling characteristics
- Different equipment
BEECHCRAFT BONANZA FERRY PILOT
Beechcraft Baron Ferry Pilots
Barons represent a major step up in aircraft and pilot complexity.
Pilot matching may consider:
- Multi-engine experience
- Baron time
- High-performance experience
- Complex-aircraft experience
- Instrument proficiency
- Insurance
BEECHCRAFT BARON FERRY PILOT
Mooney Aircraft Ferry Services
Nationwide Mooney Ferry Pilots
Mooney aircraft are known for combining:
- Speed
- Efficiency
- Retractable landing gear
- Strong cross-country capability
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying Mooney missions involving:
- M20C
- M20E
- M20F
- M20J
- M20K
- M20M Bravo
- M20R Ovation
- M20TN Acclaim
- Other qualifying Mooney models
Mooney pilot matching can consider:
- Make/model experience
- Retractable time
- Complex-aircraft experience
- Turbo experience where applicable
- High-altitude experience
- Insurance requirements
MOONEY AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Classic Mooney Ferry Pilots
Classic Mooney models can involve aircraft such as:
- M20C
- M20E
- M20F
Depending on year and modification status, these aircraft may have:
- Manual Johnson Bar landing gear
- Electric landing gear
- Hydraulic or electric flaps
- Legacy Positive Control systems
- Extensive aerodynamic upgrades
- Modern avionics retrofits
The exact aircraft configuration matters.
Mooney M20J Ferry Pilots
The M20J / Mooney 201 is a highly efficient:
- 200-horsepower
- Fuel-injected
- Retractable-gear
cross-country aircraft.
Pilot experience should reflect its:
- Speed
- Energy management
- Complex systems
- Insurance requirements
Turbo Mooney Ferry Pilots
Turbocharged and turbo-normalized Mooneys can include:
- M20K 231
- M20K 252
- Encore
- M20M Bravo
- M20TN Acclaim
Pilot matching may place additional emphasis on:
- Turbocharged-engine experience
- High-altitude operation
- Oxygen
- Engine management
- Instrument proficiency
MOONEY M20TN ACCLAIM FERRY PILOT
Mooney Ovation Ferry Pilots
The M20R Ovation combines:
- Long-body Mooney airframe
- High horsepower
- Normally aspirated Continental power
- High cruise speed
Pilot matching may consider:
- M20R experience
- IO-550 experience
- High-performance experience
- Long-body Mooney experience
- Insurance
Diamond Aircraft Ferry Services
DA20 • DA40 • DA42 & Other Diamond Aircraft
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying Diamond missions involving aircraft such as:
- DA20
- DA40
- DA42
- Other qualifying Diamond models
Diamond aircraft can be found in:
- Flight schools
- Universities
- Private ownership
- Business use
Modern Diamond aircraft may incorporate:
- Garmin glass avionics
- Composite airframes
- Advanced engine systems
- Diesel / Jet-A piston engines on certain variants
- Multi-engine systems on the DA42
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Diamond DA20 Ferry Pilots
DA20 aircraft are commonly used for:
- Primary training
- Flight schools
- Private ownership
Potential missions can include:
- Fleet acquisition
- Aircraft sale
- Maintenance
- School-to-school transfer
Diamond DA40 Ferry Pilots
The DA40 is widely used by:
- Flight schools
- Universities
- Private owners
Aircraft configuration can vary substantially depending on:
- Model year
- Engine
- Avionics
The actual aircraft should be identified before pilot matching.
Diamond DA42 Ferry Pilots
The DA42 is a modern multi-engine aircraft.
Pilot matching can involve:
- Multi-engine qualification
- DA42 experience
- Glass-panel familiarity
- Engine-system familiarity
- Insurance requirements
Grumman Aircraft Ferry Services
Qualifying ferry missions may involve:
- AA-1
- AA-5 Traveler
- Cheetah
- Tiger
- Other Grumman-American aircraft
Potential pilot considerations can include:
- Aircraft-specific handling familiarity
- Performance
- Fuel planning
- Insurance
Tecnam Aircraft Ferry Services
Tecnam aircraft are increasingly used in:
- Flight schools
- Private ownership
- Multi-engine training
Potential qualifying aircraft may include:
- Astore
- P-Mentor
- P2002
- P2006T
- Other Tecnam aircraft
Some models use Rotax engines, which create different:
- Operating procedures
- Fuel considerations
- Engine systems
than traditional Lycoming or Continental aircraft.
TECNAM AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Maule Aircraft Ferry Services
Maule aircraft can involve:
- Tailwheel operation
- Short-field capability
- Utility flying
- Backcountry configurations
Pilot matching can consider:
- Tailwheel time
- Maule experience
- Aircraft configuration
- Insurance
- Backcountry experience where relevant
American Champion Aircraft Ferry Services
Potential qualifying aircraft may include:
- Citabria
- Decathlon
- Scout
- Other American Champion aircraft
Pilot matching may require:
- Tailwheel endorsement
- Tailwheel experience
- Exact-model familiarity
- Aerobatic-model familiarity where relevant
- Insurance compatibility
Tailwheel Aircraft Ferry Services
Tailwheel aircraft require a different pilot profile than typical tricycle-gear trainers.
Potential qualifying missions may involve:
- Piper J-3 Cub
- Super Cub
- Citabria
- Decathlon
- Scout
- Maule
- Vintage Cessnas
- Other tailwheel aircraft
Pilot matching may consider:
- Tailwheel experience
- Recent tailwheel proficiency
- Make/model time
- Short-field experience
- Insurance requirements
2,000 Hours Total Time
but only:
5 Hours of Tailwheel Time
may be a poorer mission match than a pilot with fewer total hours but extensive recent tailwheel experience.
TAILWHEEL AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Vintage Aircraft Ferry Services
Vintage aircraft can require special consideration.
Potential differences can include:
- Older engines
- Unique starting procedures
- Limited electrical systems
- No electrical system
- Older radios
- Fabric covering
- Tailwheel landing gear
- Limited fuel capacity
- Scarce replacement parts
Potential qualifying aircraft may include:
- Piper Cub
- Champ
- Classic Cessna
- Classic Beechcraft
- Older Piper aircraft
- Other vintage airplanes
Pilot matching should reflect the actual aircraft—not simply the category.
Experimental Aircraft Ferry Services
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate selected experimental-aircraft missions individually.
Potential aircraft may include:
- RV-series aircraft
- Lancair
- Glasair
- Velocity
- Other experimental/amateur-built aircraft
Experimental aircraft can vary significantly because:
Two Aircraft With the Same Model Name May Not Be Configured the Same Way.
Differences can include:
- Engine
- Propeller
- Fuel system
- Avionics
- Controls
- Autopilot
- Weight
- Performance
The pilot should understand the specific aircraft before accepting the mission.
RV Aircraft Ferry Services
Van’s RV aircraft are among the most common experimental aircraft families.
Potential qualifying missions may involve:
- RV-4
- RV-6
- RV-7
- RV-8
- RV-9
- RV-10
- RV-12
- RV-14
Pilot matching can consider:
- RV experience
- Tailwheel time where applicable
- High-performance experience
- Experimental-aircraft experience
- Installed engine/propeller
- Insurance
Piston Twin Aircraft Ferry Services
Multi-engine ferry missions require pilots with appropriate:
- Multi-engine ratings
- Experience
- Recency
- Insurance qualification
Potential qualifying piston twins can include:
- Piper Seminole
- Piper Seneca
- Piper Apache
- Piper Aztec
- Twin Comanche
- Beechcraft Baron
- Beechcraft Travel Air
- Cessna 310
- Cessna 340
- Cessna 414
- Cessna 421
- Diamond DA42
- Tecnam P2006T
- Aerostar
- Other qualifying twins
PISTON TWIN AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Piper Seminole Ferry Pilots
The Seminole is widely used for:
- Multi-engine training
- Flight schools
- Universities
Potential missions include:
- Fleet acquisitions
- School transfers
- Maintenance
- Aircraft sales
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate pilots based on:
- Multi-engine experience
- Seminole time
- Insurance requirements
Piper Seneca Ferry Pilots
The Seneca family spans several generations.
Depending on model, an aircraft may involve:
- Turbocharged engines
- Different fuel systems
- Different avionics
- Higher aircraft weights
Pilot matching should reflect the specific Seneca.
Piper Apache & Aztec Ferry Pilots
Older Piper twins can require pilots comfortable with:
- Vintage multi-engine aircraft
- Aircraft-specific fuel systems
- Older avionics
- Unique performance characteristics
Modified aircraft can differ substantially from stock examples.
Twin Comanche Ferry Pilots
The Twin Comanche is an efficient complex twin.
Pilot matching may consider:
- PA-30 / PA-39 experience
- Retractable twin experience
- Multi-engine proficiency
- Fuel management
- Insurance
Beechcraft Baron Ferry Pilots
Baron missions can require pilots with significant:
- Multi-engine experience
- Make/model time
- High-performance experience
- Instrument proficiency
- Insurance approval
Different Baron models and generations require individual evaluation.
Cessna Twin Aircraft Ferry Services
Potential qualifying Cessna twins may include:
- Cessna 310
- Cessna 320
- Cessna 335
- Cessna 337
- Cessna 340
- Cessna 401
- Cessna 402
- Cessna 414
- Cessna 421
- Other qualifying models
These aircraft range from:
- Normally aspirated twins
to:
- Turbocharged twins
to:
- Pressurized cabin-class piston aircraft.
Pilot requirements vary accordingly.
CESSNA TWIN AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Pressurized Piston Aircraft Ferry Services
Pressurized piston aircraft require additional experience beyond simply holding a multi-engine rating.
Potential qualifying aircraft may include:
- Cessna 340
- Cessna 414
- Cessna 421
- Aerostar
- Other pressurized piston aircraft
Pilot matching may consider:
- Pressurization experience
- High-altitude experience
- Oxygen systems
- Turbocharged engines
- Multi-engine proficiency
- Exact make/model experience
- Insurance requirements
PRESSURIZED PISTON AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Aerostar Ferry Pilots
Aerostar aircraft are high-performance piston twins that deserve aircraft-specific pilot matching.
Potential considerations can include:
- High cruise speed
- Twin-engine operation
- Turbocharging
- Pressurization on applicable models
- Fuel management
- High-altitude operation
- Aircraft-specific systems
An Aerostar should not be treated as simply:
“another light twin.”
AEROSTAR FERRY PILOT
Turboprop Aircraft Ferry Services
Selected turboprop missions can be evaluated based on:
- Aircraft type
- Pilot qualifications
- Time in type
- Training
- Crew requirements
- Insurance
- Pilot availability
Potential aircraft categories may include qualifying:
- Single-engine turboprops
- Twin-engine turboprops
- Owner-operated business aircraft
- Corporate aircraft
Turboprop missions can involve:
- Aircraft purchase
- Sale
- Maintenance
- Lease transition
- Storage
- Base repositioning
TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Light Jet Ferry Services
Selected light-jet missions can be evaluated based on:
- Type rating
- Recurrent training
- Time in type
- Crew requirements
- Insurance
- Operator requirements
- Pilot availability
Potential qualifying light jets may include selected:
- Citation models
- Embraer Phenom
- HondaJet
- Eclipse
- Premier
- Cirrus Vision Jet
- Other qualifying aircraft
Citation Ferry Pilots
Citation aircraft span a large range.
Potential qualifying models can include selected:
- Citation Mustang
- Citation M2
- CJ-series
- Other Citation aircraft
Pilot matching may require:
- Correct type rating
- Recent training
- Time in type
- Insurance approval
- Two-pilot crew where required by aircraft, operator, or insurance
Vision Jet Ferry Pilots
Selected Cirrus Vision Jet missions can be evaluated according to:
- Type-rating requirements
- Recent training
- Aircraft experience
- Insurance
- Mission requirements
The SF50 is fundamentally different from the piston Cirrus SR-series and should be treated as a separate aircraft category.
Midsize Business Jet Ferry Services
Selected midsize business-aircraft missions can also be evaluated.
Potential categories may include selected:
- Citation
- Learjet
- Hawker
- Challenger
- Falcon
- Gulfstream
- Embraer
aircraft depending on:
- Aircraft
- Crew
- Type rating
- Recurrent training
- Insurance
- Pilot availability
Ferry Flight USA does not represent that every business-aircraft mission can automatically be accepted.
Each mission is evaluated individually.
Aircraft Complexity Changes Pilot Requirements
A pilot certificate tells only part of the story.
Consider three pilots:
Pilot A
1,500 hours total time
Mostly Cessna 172
Pilot B
1,000 hours total time
500 hours Mooney
Strong complex-aircraft experience
Pilot C
2,500 hours total time
Significant multi-engine and pressurized-aircraft experience
If the aircraft is:
A Mooney M20J
Pilot B may be the strongest fit.
If the aircraft is:
A Cessna 421
Pilot C may be the stronger fit.
Total flight time alone does not identify the best ferry pilot.
Aircraft-Specific Experience Matters
Ferry Flight USA may evaluate pilot experience involving:
- Make
- Model
- Variant
- Engine type
- Avionics
- Landing gear
- Turbocharging
- Pressurization
- Tailwheel
- Multi-engine operation
- High altitude
This becomes increasingly important as aircraft complexity increases.
Legal Qualification Is Not the Same as Experience
A pilot may legally be qualified to operate an aircraft while having very little practical experience in that model.
For example:
A pilot may hold:
Airplane Multi-Engine Land
but have no meaningful experience in:
Cessna 421.
Or a pilot may hold:
Complex & High-Performance Endorsements
while having never flown:
A Mooney Bravo.
That distinction matters.
FAA Qualified Does Not Automatically Mean Insurance Qualified
Aircraft insurance can impose experience requirements beyond FAA minimum qualifications.
The policy may require:
- Total flight time
- PIC time
- Make/model time
- Complex time
- Retractable time
- Multi-engine time
- Tailwheel experience
- Turbo time
- Pressurized-aircraft experience
- Instrument rating
- Named-pilot approval
The actual policy controls.
AIRCRAFT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Avionics Matter Too
Two aircraft of the same make and model can have completely different cockpits.
A 1978 airplane may have:
- Analog gauges
- Legacy NAV/COM
- Older autopilot
while the same basic model may have been upgraded with:
- Garmin G3X
- G5
- GTN
- GFC 500
- ADS-B
- Engine monitor
- Traffic
- Weather
Pilot avionics familiarity can be especially valuable on a long ferry mission.
Aircraft Modifications Matter
Tell Ferry Flight USA about major modifications.
Examples can include:
- Engine conversions
- Horsepower increases
- Turbocharging
- Propeller changes
- Long-range fuel
- STOL kits
- Wing modifications
- Gross-weight increases
- Avionics
- Autopilot
- Ice protection
A heavily modified aircraft should be evaluated according to:
The Aircraft It Is Today
not merely:
The Aircraft It Was When It Left the Factory.
Aircraft Condition Matters
The correct pilot cannot solve an aircraft-condition problem.
Before a ferry flight, Ferry Flight USA needs to know about:
- Engine issues
- Fuel leaks
- Electrical problems
- Landing-gear discrepancies
- Inoperative avionics
- Autopilot issues
- Tire or brake concerns
- Structural discrepancies
- Expired inspection
- Other known maintenance issues
A known discrepancy should not be hidden from the assigned pilot.
Ferry Permit Aircraft
Certain aircraft that do not currently meet all normal airworthiness requirements may potentially qualify for an FAA Special Flight Permit when capable of safe flight for a qualifying purpose.
Typical examples can involve repositioning an aircraft to:
- Maintenance
- Inspection
- Repair
The FAA determines whether a Special Flight Permit is issued.
A ferry permit does not:
- Repair the aircraft
- Make an unsafe aircraft safe
- Guarantee insurance
- Override every applicable Airworthiness Directive
Newly Purchased Aircraft Delivery
One of the most common reasons customers need an aircraft-specific ferry pilot is:
They Just Bought the Airplane.
The aircraft may be:
- 500 miles away
- 1,500 miles away
- Across the country
Professional ferry service allows the buyer to choose an aircraft based on:
- Condition
- Maintenance history
- Engine
- Avionics
- Equipment
- Price
rather than geography.
Potential mission:
Seller → Buyer
or:
Seller → Pre-Buy → Buyer
or:
Seller → Maintenance → Buyer.
NEWLY PURCHASED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY
Aircraft Delivery for Flight Schools
Flight-school fleets may include:
- Cessna 172
- Piper Warrior
- Piper Archer
- Cirrus SR20
- Diamond DA40
- Seminole
- Seneca
- DA42
- Tecnam
- Tailwheel aircraft
Potential missions include:
- Fleet acquisition
- Aircraft sale
- Campus transfer
- 100-hour inspection
- Engine shop
- Avionics
- Annual inspection
A professional ferry pilot can keep the school’s CFIs focused on students.
FLIGHT SCHOOL FLEET REPOSITIONING
Aircraft Delivery for Flying Clubs
Flying clubs may operate:
- Trainers
- Cross-country aircraft
- Complex aircraft
- Twins
- Tailwheel airplanes
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying club aircraft movements for:
- Acquisition
- Maintenance
- Sale
- Fleet transfer
- Annual inspection
Aircraft Dealer & Broker Delivery
Aircraft dealers and brokers may need:
- Inventory pickup
- Buyer delivery
- Trade-in repositioning
- Pre-buy movement
- Maintenance positioning
- Multi-aircraft coordination
Professional aircraft-specific pilot matching helps dealers move different models without relying on one internal pilot to be qualified for every airplane.
DEALER & BROKER FERRY SERVICES
Maintenance Facility Aircraft Pickup & Return
Maintenance shops may receive aircraft from customers hundreds of miles away.
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate:
Customer Airport → Maintenance Facility
and later:
Maintenance Facility → Customer Airport.
Potential specialties can include:
- Annual inspection
- Engine work
- Avionics
- Paint
- Structural repair
- Model-specific maintenance
Coast-to-Coast Aircraft Delivery
Aircraft performance has an enormous influence on a coast-to-coast mission.
Cessna 152
Lower speed
More fuel stops
More weather exposure
Potentially multiple flight days
Cessna 172
Moderate cruise
Strong nationwide support
Multiple fuel stops
Cirrus SR22
Higher speed
Longer practical legs
Strong cross-country capability
Mooney
High efficiency
High cruise speed
Long-range capability
Piston Twin
Higher performance
Greater fuel burn
More specialized pilot requirements
Business Jet
Much higher speed
Different crew and airport requirements
Type-rating considerations
There is no single ferry plan that fits every aircraft.
Nationwide Aircraft Delivery
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying missions throughout the United States.
Aircraft can potentially be moved through:
- Northeast
- Southeast
- Midwest
- Southwest
- Mountain West
- West Coast
- Florida
- Texas
- California
- Nationwide markets
- Alaska when mission requirements permit
- Hawaii through specialized evaluation
NATIONWIDE AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
How Aircraft Ferry Pilot Matching Works
Step 1 — Identify the Exact Aircraft
Provide:
- Manufacturer
- Model
- Variant
- Year
- N-number
Step 2 — Identify Major Systems
Tell us about:
- Engine
- Propeller
- Landing gear
- Turbocharging
- Pressurization
- Fuel system
Step 3 — Identify Avionics
Provide:
- Primary flight displays
- GPS
- Autopilot
- ADS-B
- Engine monitor
Step 4 — Identify Modifications
Tell us about significant:
- STCs
- Engine conversions
- Long-range fuel
- Aerodynamic changes
- Other modifications
Step 5 — Review Insurance
Provide:
- Open-pilot requirements
- Named-pilot requirements
- Required make/model time
if known.
Step 6 — Define the Mission
Provide:
- Origin
- Destination
- Timing
- Aircraft condition
Step 7 — Match the Pilot
Ferry Flight USA evaluates:
- Ratings
- Endorsements
- Make/model experience
- Aircraft systems experience
- Avionics familiarity
- Insurance compatibility
- Route environment
- Pilot availability
What Aircraft Information Should You Send Us?
For the fastest mission evaluation, provide:
Aircraft
Make
Model
Variant
Year
N-number
Engine
Engine model
Horsepower
Turbocharged or normally aspirated
Known issues
Propeller
Fixed pitch
Constant speed
Other configuration
Landing Gear
Fixed
Retractable
Tailwheel
Avionics
Analog
Glass
GPS
Autopilot
ADS-B
Special Systems
Pressurization
Oxygen
TKS / ice protection
Speed brakes
Ferry tanks
Other
Modifications
Major STCs or modifications
Aircraft Condition
Annual status
Maintenance status
Known discrepancies
Route
Origin airport
Destination airport
Insurance
Open-pilot minimums
Named-pilot approval if required
Timing
Aircraft available date
Requested delivery window
Can’t Find Your Aircraft?
Not every aircraft Ferry Flight USA can evaluate will appear on this page.
Our website focuses on commonly requested:
- Manufacturers
- Models
- Aircraft classes
If you own a less common aircraft, send us:
- Make
- Model
- Year
- N-number
- Origin
- Destination
and we can determine whether the mission is one we can evaluate.
Do Not Assume “Not Listed” Means “Not Supported.”
At the same time:
Not Every Aircraft or Mission Can Automatically Be Accepted.
Acceptance remains subject to:
- Pilot qualifications
- Insurance
- Aircraft condition
- Mission requirements
- Crew availability
Aircraft Ferry FAQ
What kinds of aircraft does Ferry Flight USA ferry?
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying piston singles, piston twins, tailwheel aircraft, experimental aircraft, pressurized piston aircraft, selected turboprops, and selected light and midsize business aircraft.
Do you ferry Cessna aircraft?
Yes. Qualifying Cessna missions can include aircraft such as the 150, 152, 172, 182, 206, 210 and selected Cessna twins.
Do you ferry Cessna 172s?
Yes. Cessna 172 purchase delivery, flight-school delivery, maintenance repositioning and other qualifying missions can be evaluated.
Do you ferry Piper aircraft?
Yes. Qualifying Piper missions can include Cherokee, Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Saratoga, Lance, Super Cub, Seminole, Seneca, Apache, Aztec, Twin Comanche and other Piper aircraft.
Do you ferry Cirrus aircraft?
Yes. Qualifying SR20, SR22 and SR22T missions can be evaluated.
Do you ferry Beechcraft Bonanzas?
Yes. Qualifying Bonanza missions can be evaluated with appropriately experienced pilots.
Do you ferry Barons?
Yes. Pilot selection can include Baron time, multi-engine experience, instrument proficiency and insurance requirements.
Do you ferry Mooney aircraft?
Yes. Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying classic, normally aspirated, turbocharged and long-body Mooney missions.
Do you ferry Diamond aircraft?
Yes. Qualifying DA20, DA40, DA42 and other Diamond missions can be evaluated.
Do you ferry Tecnam aircraft?
Potentially. Qualifying Tecnam single- and multi-engine missions can be evaluated.
Do you ferry tailwheel aircraft?
Potentially. Tailwheel assignments require appropriately qualified and experienced pilots.
Do you ferry Piper Cubs?
Yes, qualifying Piper Cub and J-3 missions can be evaluated with appropriately experienced tailwheel pilots.
Do you ferry experimental aircraft?
Selected experimental-aircraft missions can be evaluated individually based on the aircraft, configuration, pilot experience, operating limitations and insurance requirements.
Do you ferry Van’s RV aircraft?
Potentially. Qualifying RV-series missions can be evaluated using pilots with relevant experimental and model experience.
Do you ferry piston twins?
Yes. Qualifying Piper, Beechcraft, Cessna, Diamond, Aerostar and other multi-engine missions can be evaluated.
Do you ferry pressurized piston aircraft?
Yes. Qualifying Cessna 340, 414, 421, Aerostar and other pressurized-aircraft missions can be evaluated subject to appropriate pilot experience and insurance.
Do you ferry Aerostars?
Yes. Specialized Aerostar missions can be evaluated when appropriately experienced and insurable pilots are available.
Do you ferry turboprops?
Selected turboprop ferry missions can be evaluated depending on aircraft type, pilot availability, training and insurance requirements.
Do you ferry jets?
Selected light and midsize business-jet ferry missions can be evaluated.
Do jet pilots need type ratings?
When a type rating is required for the aircraft or operation, the assigned pilot must possess the appropriate qualification. Insurance and operator requirements may impose additional standards.
Can you ferry an aircraft with glass avionics?
Yes. Pilot avionics familiarity can be considered during pilot matching.
Can you ferry an aircraft with older analog avionics?
Potentially. The mission must be planned around the equipment that is actually installed and operational.
Does make/model experience matter?
Yes. Make/model experience can be an important pilot-matching and insurance factor.
Does insurance determine which pilot can fly my aircraft?
Insurance can materially affect pilot selection. A pilot may be FAA-qualified while failing to meet a policy’s open-pilot or named-pilot requirements.
What if my aircraft has been modified?
Tell us about major modifications including engine changes, turbo systems, propellers, fuel, avionics, landing gear or other STCs.
Can you ferry an aircraft with an expired annual?
A qualifying aircraft may require an FAA Special Flight Permit before repositioning to an inspection or maintenance facility.
Can you ferry an aircraft with a maintenance discrepancy?
Potentially, depending on the actual discrepancy, aircraft condition, applicable regulations and any required authorization. An unsafe aircraft should not be flown simply because a ferry pilot is available.
Can you deliver an aircraft I just purchased?
Yes. Newly purchased aircraft delivery is one of Ferry Flight USA’s core services.
Can you reposition aircraft for maintenance?
Yes. Qualifying aircraft can be delivered to annual-inspection, engine, avionics, paint and specialty maintenance facilities.
Can you ferry aircraft for flight schools?
Yes. Ferry Flight USA can evaluate training-aircraft acquisitions, maintenance moves, sales and fleet transfers.
Can you ferry aircraft for dealers?
Yes. Qualifying dealer inventory, buyer delivery, acquisition pickup and trade-in movements can be evaluated.
Can you ferry my aircraft coast to coast?
Yes. Qualifying aircraft can be delivered across the United States. Flight time, fuel stops and number of pilot days depend heavily on the aircraft.
How much does aircraft ferry service cost?
Pricing depends on:
- Aircraft
- Distance
- Pilot requirements
- Insurance
- Pilot travel
- Aircraft speed
- Number of flight days
- Weather
- Mission complexity
AIRCRAFT FERRY COST
How do I request a ferry pilot for my aircraft?
Provide:
- Make
- Model
- Variant
- Year
- N-number
- Avionics
- Major modifications
- Origin
- Destination
- Aircraft condition
- Insurance requirements
- Requested timing
and Ferry Flight USA can evaluate the mission.
What Aircraft Do You Need Moved?
Whether your aircraft is a:
Cessna
Piper
Cirrus
Beechcraft
Mooney
Diamond
Grumman
Tecnam
Maule
Tailwheel Aircraft
Experimental Aircraft
Piston Twin
Pressurized Twin
Turboprop
or:
Selected Business Jet
Ferry Flight USA can evaluate the mission.
Tell Us:
What Aircraft?
Manufacturer
Model
Variant
Year
N-number
What Equipment Does It Have?
Engine
Avionics
Autopilot
Special systems
Modifications
Where Is It?
Origin airport
Where Is It Going?
Destination airport
What Is Its Condition?
Annual
Maintenance
Known discrepancies
What Does Insurance Require?
If known
When Is It Ready?
Requested timeframe
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Aircraft and mission acceptance is subject to the specific make, model and configuration; aircraft condition; applicable regulations; pilot certificates, ratings, endorsements and experience; aircraft insurance requirements; route and weather; crew availability; operating limitations; and other mission requirements. Listing an aircraft, manufacturer or category on this page does not constitute a guarantee that every individual aircraft or mission can be accepted. Pilot matching is based on the aircraft and mission being evaluated.