Prepare Your Aircraft Before the Ferry Pilot Arrives
Your aircraft delivery is scheduled.
The pilot has been selected.
The destination is confirmed.
Now comes one of the most important parts of the entire ferry process:
Making sure the airplane is actually ready when the ferry pilot arrives.
A professional aircraft delivery can quickly become complicated when a pilot travels hundreds or thousands of miles only to discover:
- The aircraft is still in maintenance
- The battery is dead
- The keys cannot be found
- Insurance has not approved the pilot
- The airplane is blocked inside a hangar
- An inspection has expired
- A known mechanical problem was never disclosed
- The seller has not released the aircraft
- The aircraft does not have the expected documents
- Nobody at the departure airport knows the pilot is coming
Most of these problems are preventable.
Ferry Flight USA created this Aircraft Pre-Delivery Checklist to help owners, buyers, sellers, brokers, dealers, flight schools and maintenance facilities make sure an aircraft is ready before the ferry pilot begins traveling.
Use this checklist during the final 24–72 hours before aircraft pickup.
Need an Aircraft Delivered?
Tell Ferry Flight USA:
What aircraft are we moving?
Where is it located?
Where does it need to go?
When will it be ready?
The Aircraft Pre-Delivery Checklist
Before confirming pilot travel, verify:
☐ Aircraft is physically ready
☐ Maintenance is complete
☐ Required inspections are current
☐ Aircraft has been appropriately released where required
☐ Purchase closing is complete if applicable
☐ Seller has authorized aircraft pickup
☐ Insurance is active
☐ Ferry pilot meets insurance requirements
☐ Pilot approval is complete if required
☐ Aircraft keys are available
☐ Hangar or ramp access is arranged
☐ Aircraft is not blocked inside a hangar
☐ Battery is serviceable
☐ Fuel status is known
☐ Oil quantity/status is known
☐ Tires appear serviceable
☐ Brakes are functioning normally
☐ Known aircraft squawks have been disclosed
☐ Avionics status has been disclosed
☐ Required aircraft documents are available
☐ Departure contact is confirmed
☐ Destination contact is confirmed
☐ Parking or hangar arrangements are ready
☐ Weather and mission timing have been reviewed
If several of these items are still unresolved, the aircraft may not be ready for pilot dispatch.
72 Hours Before Aircraft Pickup
Three days before the proposed ferry flight is a good time to confirm that the mission is still progressing as expected.
Confirm the Aircraft Is Still Available
Aircraft transactions and maintenance schedules change.
Confirm:
☐ Aircraft has not been rescheduled
☐ Seller still expects closing on time
☐ Maintenance shop still expects work to be complete
☐ Aircraft has not developed a new discrepancy
☐ Departure airport has not changed
☐ Destination has not changed
☐ Requested delivery timing remains accurate
Do not assume that information from a week earlier is still current.
Confirm the Aircraft Is Out of Maintenance
If the airplane has been undergoing:
- Annual inspection
- 100-hour inspection
- Engine maintenance
- Avionics work
- Propeller work
- Paint work
- Interior work
- Pre-buy inspection
- Corrective maintenance
confirm that the aircraft will actually be completed before pilot travel begins.
Ask:
Is the maintenance physically complete?
Are all required inspections complete?
Are any parts still on order?
Are there unresolved discrepancies?
Will the aircraft be ready to depart—not merely “almost finished”?
There is a major difference between:
“We expect to finish tomorrow.”
and:
“The airplane is complete and ready.”
Whenever practical, wait for the second answer before incurring significant pilot travel expenses.
Confirm the Aircraft’s Inspection Status
Verify applicable inspection status before the ferry mission.
Depending on the aircraft and operation, relevant items can include:
- Annual inspection
- 100-hour inspection
- Condition inspection
- Aircraft-specific inspection requirements
- Required equipment inspections
If there is uncertainty about whether the aircraft can legally make the proposed flight, resolve it before dispatching the pilot.
An aircraft with an expired annual may require an FAA Special Flight Permit rather than an ordinary delivery flight.
Confirm the Aircraft Has Been Released for Operation
If maintenance has recently been performed, make sure applicable work has been completed and documented as required.
The aircraft should not be treated as delivery-ready merely because:
The mechanic is almost finished.
Before the ferry pilot travels, determine whether the aircraft will actually be available for operation.
This is especially important following:
- Annual inspection
- Engine work
- Propeller work
- Flight-control maintenance
- Landing-gear work
- Fuel-system maintenance
- Major electrical work
- Avionics installations
Newly Purchased Aircraft: Confirm Closing Status
If the aircraft is being delivered after a sale, the ferry pilot should not be dispatched into an unresolved transaction.
Confirm:
☐ Purchase agreement requirements satisfied
☐ Pre-buy process complete
☐ Agreed discrepancies addressed
☐ Closing date confirmed
☐ Funds-transfer process confirmed
☐ Seller prepared to release aircraft
☐ Buyer prepared to accept aircraft
☐ Insurance effective date coordinated
☐ Keys can be released to the ferry pilot
☐ Pickup authority clearly established
The pilot should not become the person attempting to determine whether the buyer or seller owns the airplane.
NEWLY PURCHASED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY
Confirm Aircraft Insurance
Do this before pilot travel is booked.
Aircraft insurance policies may impose pilot requirements beyond basic FAA qualifications.
Potential requirements may include:
- Minimum total time
- Time in category and class
- Make/model experience
- Retractable-gear experience
- Multi-engine experience
- Turbine experience
- Instrument rating
- Type rating
- Specific training
- Named-pilot approval
Insurance Pre-Delivery Checklist
☐ Policy active
☐ Coverage effective for ferry date
☐ Pilot requirements obtained
☐ Ferry pilot information provided to insurer if necessary
☐ Pilot meets applicable requirements
☐ Named-pilot approval completed if required
☐ Any special ferry-flight requirements understood
A pilot can be appropriately certificated by the FAA and still fail to satisfy a particular insurance policy.
AIRCRAFT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Confirm the Exact Aircraft
This sounds simple, but accurate aircraft identification matters.
Provide:
☐ Aircraft manufacturer
☐ Aircraft model
☐ Specific variant
☐ N-number
☐ Serial number
Examples of meaningful differences can include:
- Cessna 182 vs. Turbo 182
- Piper Saratoga vs. Turbo Saratoga
- Normally aspirated vs. turbocharged
- Fixed gear vs. retractable
- Standard vs. pressurized aircraft
- Different engine conversions
- Tailwheel conversions
- Amphibious configurations
Pilot requirements may change based on the actual aircraft configuration.
Confirm the Aircraft’s Exact Location
Do not simply say:
“The airplane is at Orlando.”
Provide:
- Airport name
- Airport identifier
- FBO
- Hangar number
- Ramp location
- Gate instructions
- Local contact
Large airports may have multiple FBOs and separate general-aviation areas.
Small airports may have private hangars with limited access.
The pilot should know exactly where to go.
Identify the Pickup Contact
Someone at the departure airport should know the ferry pilot is coming.
Provide:
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Role:
This person may be the:
- Seller
- Broker
- Dealer representative
- Mechanic
- FBO employee
- Aircraft owner
- Aircraft manager
- Flight-school representative
The pickup contact should know:
- Pilot’s expected arrival
- Which aircraft is being collected
- Where the aircraft is located
- Where the keys are
- Whether the aircraft is fueled
- Whether any discrepancies exist
Confirm Airport Access
Before pilot arrival:
☐ Gate access arranged
☐ Hangar access arranged
☐ FBO knows pilot is coming
☐ Security requirements understood
☐ After-hours access arranged if necessary
☐ Airport vehicle access understood if applicable
☐ Aircraft can physically be reached
A pilot arriving after hours at a locked private hangar with no gate code is not a successful beginning to an aircraft delivery.
Make Sure the Aircraft Is Not Blocked In
This happens more often than it should.
If the aircraft is inside a shared hangar:
☐ Confirm it is accessible
☐ Confirm other airplanes do not block it
☐ Confirm someone can move blocking aircraft
☐ Confirm tug or tow equipment is available
☐ Confirm hangar door can be operated
A ferry pilot should not be expected to move several unfamiliar aircraft to reach the airplane being delivered.
Locate Every Aircraft Key
Confirm the physical location of:
☐ Ignition key
☐ Cabin door key
☐ Baggage-compartment key
☐ Fuel-cap key if applicable
☐ Hangar key
☐ Spare keys
Do not assume:
“The broker probably has them.”
Someone should physically verify the keys before the pilot travels.
Check the Aircraft Battery
Aircraft that have been sitting frequently develop battery issues.
Before delivery:
☐ Aircraft starts normally
☐ Battery is charged
☐ Battery condition is known
☐ External power requirements are known if applicable
☐ Battery charger has been disconnected
☐ Required battery replacement completed
An aircraft that has been sitting for several months deserves particular attention.
A dead battery can delay an otherwise straightforward pickup.
Confirm Fuel Status
Tell the pilot how much fuel is currently onboard.
Do not automatically completely fill the airplane before delivery unless that fuel load is appropriate.
Fuel affects:
- Weight
- Center of gravity
- Useful load
- Takeoff performance
The ferry pilot will determine the appropriate departure fuel based on the mission.
Fuel Checklist
☐ Current fuel quantity known
☐ Correct fuel type confirmed
☐ Fuel caps secure
☐ Fuel contamination concerns addressed
☐ Fuel available at departure airport
☐ Special fuel considerations disclosed
Check Engine Oil
For piston aircraft:
☐ Oil quantity checked
☐ Correct oil type known
☐ Significant oil consumption disclosed
☐ Known oil leaks disclosed
☐ Recent oil-system maintenance disclosed
For a long cross-country ferry flight, additional appropriate oil may be useful depending on the aircraft.
Do not leave miscellaneous containers in the aircraft without telling the pilot where they are or how much they weigh.
Check the Tires
A tire problem discovered during preflight can stop a delivery before it starts.
Before pilot arrival, visually inspect for obvious:
- Low pressure
- Excessive wear
- Flat spotting
- Exposed cord
- Sidewall cracking
- Cuts
- Damage
If a tire is already known to be marginal, address it before scheduling a multi-leg cross-country flight.
Check the Brakes
Confirm there are no known:
- Brake failures
- Fluid leaks
- Severely worn brake pads
- Parking-brake problems
- Abnormal braking behavior
Tell the pilot about any recent brake maintenance.
Aircraft delivery may involve numerous taxi operations and fuel stops.
Check the Landing Gear
For retractable aircraft, disclose:
- Recent gear maintenance
- Intermittent gear warnings
- Hydraulic leaks
- Gear indication problems
- Emergency-extension concerns
- Known gear squawks
A long ferry flight is not the ideal place to discover an unresolved landing-gear problem that was already known before departure.
Disclose Every Known Squawk
This is one of the most important items on the page.
Do not hide aircraft problems from the ferry pilot.
Provide a written list of all known discrepancies.
Examples:
- Inoperative autopilot
- Weak battery
- Intermittent starter
- Oil leak
- Brake issue
- Landing-light failure
- Fuel-gauge discrepancy
- Radio problem
- GPS issue
- Door latch problem
- Heater problem
- Gear warning issue
- High oil consumption
- Alternator problem
- Instrument discrepancy
A known problem can often be evaluated and planned around when appropriate.
A surprise after pilot arrival can stop the mission.
Provide an Accurate Avionics List
Tell the ferry pilot what equipment is installed and what equipment is not working.
Avionics
☐ COM 1
☐ COM 2
☐ NAV equipment
☐ GPS
☐ Transponder
☐ ADS-B
☐ Audio panel
☐ PFD
☐ MFD
☐ Autopilot
☐ Engine monitor
☐ Traffic
☐ Weather
☐ Intercom
Knowing the actual avionics configuration helps with:
- Route planning
- Weather planning
- Airspace planning
- IFR capability
- Backup planning
Tell the Pilot About Inoperative Equipment
Do not simply provide an avionics equipment list copied from an old sales advertisement.
Tell the pilot what currently works.
For example:
Instead of:
Garmin GNS 430W / GTX 345 / Autopilot
say:
GNS 430W operational. GTX 345 operational. Autopilot altitude hold currently inoperative.
Accurate current information is more useful than marketing specifications.
Confirm Aircraft Documents Are Available
Required aircraft documentation should be available as applicable for the proposed operation.
Confirm:
☐ Aircraft registration documentation
☐ Airworthiness certificate
☐ Operating limitations or applicable aircraft operating information
☐ Required aircraft flight manual/POH material as applicable
☐ Current weight-and-balance information
☐ Required supplements
☐ Special Flight Permit and operating limitations when applicable
Questions about missing documentation should be resolved before pilot dispatch.
Confirm Current Weight & Balance
If the aircraft recently had equipment installed or removed, make sure the aircraft’s current configuration is reflected in the appropriate weight-and-balance documentation.
Recent work might include:
- Avionics upgrade
- Interior replacement
- Engine change
- Propeller change
- Battery relocation
- Air-conditioning installation
- Equipment removal
- Paint
- Major modification
Accurate loading information is especially important if baggage, spare parts or equipment will travel with the aircraft.
Remove Unnecessary Items From the Aircraft
Before delivery, remove personal belongings that do not need to travel.
Examples:
- Boxes
- Tools
- Cleaning supplies
- Heavy spare parts
- Cases of oil
- Personal luggage
- Old aircraft parts
- Unneeded covers
- Maintenance equipment
Every item affects weight and useful load.
If something needs to travel with the aircraft, tell the ferry pilot in advance.
Secure Items That Will Remain
Items staying in the aircraft should be secured.
Examples include:
☐ Tow bar
☐ Control lock
☐ Headsets
☐ Fire extinguisher
☐ Portable electronics
☐ Aircraft covers
☐ Baggage
☐ Tools
☐ Spare oil
☐ Survival equipment
Nothing should become a projectile during turbulence.
Verify Aircraft Covers, Plugs & Control Locks
Before pickup, identify any:
- Pitot covers
- Engine plugs
- Intake covers
- Control locks
- Cowl plugs
- Canopy covers
- Prop locks
Tell the pilot where these items are stored when removed.
Do not leave an obscure protective plug installed that a pilot unfamiliar with the specific aircraft might not immediately notice.
Provide Ground-Handling Equipment
If the aircraft requires:
- Specialized tow bar
- Tow pin
- Tug
- Tailwheel dolly
- Nosewheel adapter
- Other special equipment
make sure that equipment is available.
Also provide any aircraft-specific towing limitations.
48 Hours Before Pickup: Confirm Again
Two days before the flight, reconfirm the mission with the relevant parties.
Seller or Owner
☐ Aircraft still ready
☐ Keys available
☐ No new discrepancies
☐ Pilot access confirmed
Maintenance
☐ Work complete
☐ No additional issues discovered
☐ Aircraft available for departure
Insurance
☐ Pilot approved
☐ Coverage active
Destination
☐ Airport still confirmed
☐ Parking/hangar available
☐ Receiving contact available
Check the Weather Trend
The ferry pilot will make operational weather decisions, but the overall weather pattern can affect scheduling.
Potential issues include:
- Thunderstorms
- Icing
- Strong winds
- Low ceilings
- Mountain weather
- Fog
- Tropical systems
- Winter storms
If a major weather system is clearly expected, pilot travel may need to be adjusted.
The goal is not to force the airplane out on a particular date.
The goal is to make the delivery efficiently when conditions are appropriate.
24 Hours Before Aircraft Pickup
The day before pilot travel, complete a final readiness confirmation.
Aircraft
☐ Ready for flight
☐ No new mechanical issues
☐ Battery charged
☐ Fuel status known
☐ Oil checked
☐ Tires visually checked
☐ Keys physically located
☐ Aircraft accessible
Administrative
☐ Closing complete if applicable
☐ Insurance active
☐ Pilot approved
☐ Departure contact confirmed
☐ Destination contact confirmed
☐ Aircraft documents available
Logistics
☐ Pilot travel confirmed
☐ Airport access confirmed
☐ Hangar access confirmed
☐ Destination parking confirmed
☐ Weather reviewed
If any major item remains unresolved, tell Ferry Flight USA before the pilot begins traveling.
Do Not Say “Ready” Until the Aircraft Is Ready
Aircraft sellers, brokers and maintenance facilities sometimes use the word ready differently.
For Ferry Flight USA, aircraft-ready should generally mean that known prerequisites for the delivery have been completed and the airplane is expected to be available for the pilot’s proposed operation.
“Ready” should not mean:
The mechanic thinks the part arrives tomorrow.
The seller thinks closing will probably happen.
The battery should take a charge.
Someone is looking for the keys.
The airplane is behind three other aircraft, but someone might be there.
Those issues should be resolved before pilot dispatch whenever practical.
Morning of Pickup
On the morning the pilot is expected:
☐ Confirm aircraft location
☐ Confirm local contact is available
☐ Confirm keys are accessible
☐ Confirm aircraft has not developed a new issue
☐ Confirm aircraft is not blocked
☐ Confirm hangar can be opened
☐ Confirm fuel availability
☐ Confirm weather conditions have not materially changed
☐ Confirm destination remains available
This final communication can save hours of unnecessary delay.
Preparing a Newly Purchased Aircraft for Delivery
If you just sold or purchased the airplane, several additional items deserve attention.
Buyer
☐ Insurance active
☐ Pilot requirements confirmed
☐ Registration process addressed
☐ Destination parking arranged
☐ Delivery contact established
Seller
☐ Closing confirmed
☐ Aircraft released
☐ Keys ready
☐ Personal belongings removed
☐ Known discrepancies disclosed
☐ Aircraft access arranged
Broker or Dealer
☐ Both parties know delivery plan
☐ Ferry pilot identity communicated
☐ Pickup contact available
☐ Aircraft documents located
☐ Records-transfer process understood
BUYING AN AIRCRAFT OUT OF STATE
NEWLY PURCHASED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY
Pre-Delivery Checklist for Aircraft Sellers
If you are selling an airplane and a ferry pilot is collecting it for the buyer:
☐ Confirm closing before release
☐ Confirm authorized pilot identity
☐ Provide aircraft keys
☐ Arrange airport access
☐ Remove personal items
☐ Identify equipment included with sale
☐ Disclose known squawks
☐ Confirm fuel status
☐ Confirm aircraft inspection status
☐ Provide pickup contact
☐ Coordinate aircraft-record transfer
☐ Photograph aircraft before handoff if desired
A professional, organized handoff protects both buyer and seller.
AIRCRAFT SALE & BUYER DELIVERY
Pre-Delivery Checklist for Aircraft Brokers
Aircraft brokers can prevent many delivery delays by coordinating the final details.
☐ Closing status confirmed
☐ Seller release confirmed
☐ Buyer insurance confirmed
☐ Ferry pilot insurance requirements confirmed
☐ Aircraft access arranged
☐ Keys located
☐ Maintenance status verified
☐ Discrepancies communicated
☐ Aircraft location confirmed
☐ Destination confirmed
☐ Buyer handoff instructions provided
☐ Pickup contact available
AIRCRAFT BROKER FERRY SERVICES
Pre-Delivery Checklist for Aircraft Dealers
Before customer delivery:
☐ Sale completed
☐ Aircraft ready
☐ Required maintenance completed
☐ Fuel status confirmed
☐ Keys ready
☐ Documents available
☐ Customer insurance confirmed
☐ Ferry pilot approved where required
☐ Customer destination confirmed
☐ Aircraft access available
☐ Delivery instructions documented
Professional nationwide delivery can help aircraft dealers sell beyond their immediate geographic market.
AIRCRAFT DEALER FERRY SERVICES
Pre-Delivery Checklist for Maintenance Shops
If the aircraft is being picked up after maintenance:
☐ Work completed
☐ Required maintenance documentation completed
☐ Aircraft reassembled
☐ Cowlings installed
☐ Inspection panels secured
☐ Tools removed
☐ Battery serviceable
☐ Aircraft fueled as agreed
☐ Known remaining discrepancies disclosed
☐ Keys available
☐ Pilot access arranged
☐ Customer notified aircraft is ready
Avoid scheduling pickup based solely on the estimated completion date.
Confirm actual completion.
Pre-Delivery Checklist for Flight Schools
For fleet-aircraft movement:
☐ Aircraft removed from scheduling
☐ Dispatch aware of ferry mission
☐ 100-hour status confirmed
☐ Annual status confirmed
☐ Squawk sheet reviewed
☐ Fuel status confirmed
☐ Maintenance tracking current
☐ Insurance pilot requirements confirmed
☐ Aircraft keys available
☐ Destination staff notified
☐ Return-to-fleet plan established
FLIGHT SCHOOL FLEET REPOSITIONING
Aircraft Requiring a Ferry Permit
If the aircraft cannot make a normal flight:
Do not proceed with an ordinary delivery plan.
Potential reasons can include:
- Expired annual
- Expired condition inspection
- Certain maintenance discrepancies
- Other airworthiness conditions
A qualifying aircraft may be eligible for an FAA Special Flight Permit.
Before pilot travel:
☐ Aircraft condition evaluated
☐ Reason for permit identified
☐ Applicable FAA process started
☐ Required inspections completed
☐ Permit received
☐ Operating limitations reviewed
☐ Pilot qualifications confirmed
☐ Insurance confirmed
☐ Route appropriate for limitations
What Not to Do Before an Aircraft Ferry Flight
Don’t Hide Known Problems
A ferry pilot needs accurate information.
Don’t Assume the Pilot Is Insured
Confirm it.
Don’t Schedule Travel Before Closing Is Certain
Aircraft transactions can be delayed.
Don’t Assume the Aircraft Starts Because It Started Last Month
Check the battery.
Don’t Assume Someone Knows Where the Keys Are
Find them.
Don’t Fill the Tanks Without Considering Weight
Let the mission requirements determine the appropriate fuel load.
Don’t Leave Heavy Unidentified Equipment in the Aircraft
Tell the pilot what is onboard.
Don’t Assume a Ferry Permit Will Solve Every Maintenance Problem
Some aircraft need repair before they should fly.
Don’t Pressure the Pilot Because the Schedule Changed
Weather and aircraft condition take priority.
Why Aircraft Pre-Delivery Preparation Matters
Good preparation reduces the chance of:
- Missed airline flights
- Unnecessary hotels
- Rental-car extensions
- Extra pilot days
- Maintenance delays
- Insurance problems
- Closing disputes
- Access problems
- Aircraft downtime
More importantly, it gives the ferry pilot better information before accepting and beginning the mission.
Ferry Flight USA’s aircraft-delivery process already emphasizes pickup coordination around aircraft access, keys, documents, fuel, maintenance status, aircraft condition, airport access, insurance and destination instructions.
The pre-delivery checklist turns those requirements into a practical readiness process.
Aircraft Pre-Delivery Checklist FAQ
When should I start preparing my aircraft for delivery?
Begin coordinating the major items several days before pickup. Final aircraft readiness should ideally be reconfirmed 24–72 hours before the ferry pilot begins traveling.
What does “aircraft ready for delivery” mean?
The aircraft should be available, accessible and appropriate for the planned operation, with the applicable maintenance status, insurance, pilot approval, keys, documentation and pickup arrangements addressed.
Should I fill the airplane with fuel before the pilot arrives?
Not automatically. Tell the ferry pilot how much fuel is onboard. The pilot can determine the appropriate fuel load based on weight, route, weather, aircraft range and required reserves.
Should I have the airplane washed before delivery?
A clean aircraft can make inspection easier and may be desirable for a purchase delivery, but cosmetic preparation is secondary to maintenance condition, aircraft access, documentation, insurance and operational readiness.
Should the battery be charged?
Yes. If the aircraft has been sitting, verify battery condition before pilot arrival rather than assuming it will start.
Should I give the ferry pilot all aircraft logbooks?
Coordinate the transfer of original maintenance records separately with the buyer, seller, broker or owner. Valuable original aircraft records should not simply be placed unattended in an aircraft without an agreed transfer process.
Does the pilot need to know about small squawks?
Yes. Disclose known discrepancies. Something an owner considers minor may affect route planning, aircraft acceptance or mission requirements.
When should insurance approve the ferry pilot?
Before pilot travel is booked whenever pilot approval is required.
What happens if the aircraft isn’t ready when the pilot arrives?
The mission may be delayed and additional expenses can result from airline changes, hotels, rental cars, transportation or additional pilot time.
What if maintenance discovers another problem the day before delivery?
Tell Ferry Flight USA immediately. The appropriate response depends on the discrepancy and whether it affects the aircraft’s ability to complete the planned flight.
Can an airplane with an expired annual be delivered?
Not as a normal ferry flight simply because it needs to reach another airport. A qualifying aircraft may be eligible for an FAA Special Flight Permit to reach the location where maintenance will be performed.
What if the pilot discovers something during preflight?
The pilot will evaluate the condition and determine the appropriate next step. The flight may be delayed if additional maintenance or troubleshooting is necessary.
Who should be available when the pilot arrives?
A seller, broker, dealer, owner, mechanic, FBO representative or other authorized local contact who can provide aircraft access and resolve pickup questions should be reachable.
Do I need to be physically present?
Not necessarily. Many aircraft deliveries are coordinated remotely when an authorized local contact can provide access and complete the agreed handoff.
Can Ferry Flight USA pick up my newly purchased airplane from the seller?
Yes. Qualifying deliveries can be coordinated directly with sellers, brokers, dealers, maintenance facilities and other authorized parties.
Your Aircraft Is Ready. Now Let’s Move It.
The best aircraft ferry missions begin before the engine starts.
They begin with:
Good information.
Good coordination.
A ready aircraft.
Before the ferry pilot travels, make sure:
☐ Aircraft is actually ready
☐ Insurance is confirmed
☐ Pilot is approved
☐ Keys are available
☐ Airport access is arranged
☐ Known squawks are disclosed
☐ Documents are available
☐ Pickup contact is ready
☐ Destination is prepared
Then Ferry Flight USA can focus on what comes next:
Getting your aircraft safely and professionally from where it is to where it needs to be.
Request Your Aircraft Delivery
Tell us:
What aircraft are we moving?
Where is it now?
Where is it going?
When will it be ready?
Continue Planning Your Delivery
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AIRCRAFT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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This checklist provides general planning information. Aircraft owners, operators, maintenance personnel and pilots remain responsible for determining the maintenance, inspection, documentation, insurance, aircraft condition and regulatory requirements applicable to each aircraft and flight. Ferry Flight USA mission acceptance remains subject to aircraft condition, applicable regulations, pilot qualifications, insurance requirements, weather, crew availability and mission requirements.