Aircraft Avionics Shop Ferry Flights

Professional Aircraft Pickup, Avionics Shop Delivery & Return Ferry Service Nationwide

You found the avionics shop you want.

The shop may specialize in the exact equipment, aircraft or panel design you need.

There’s just one problem:

The shop is several states away.

Ferry Flight USA coordinates professional aircraft ferry and repositioning flights to avionics installation centers, repair facilities and specialty avionics shops throughout the United States.

We help aircraft owners, buyers, sellers, brokers, dealers, flight schools, flying clubs, management companies and corporate operators move qualifying aircraft for:

Complete panel upgrades
Glass cockpit conversions
GPS navigator installation
NAV/COM installation
Autopilot installation
Autopilot repair
ADS-B installation
Transponder replacement
Engine monitor installation
Audio panel upgrades
Intercom systems
Traffic systems
Weather systems
Electrical troubleshooting
Antenna work
Avionics troubleshooting
Warranty service
Equipment replacement
Panel fabrication
Post-installation return delivery

And when the avionics project is complete:

We can help bring the aircraft home.

Choose the Avionics Shop You Want.

Ferry Flight USA Helps Solve the Transportation.

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What Is an Avionics Shop Ferry Flight?

An avionics shop ferry flight is an aircraft repositioning mission specifically arranged to move an airplane to or from an avionics installation, repair or troubleshooting facility.

A typical mission may look like:

Home Airport → Avionics Shop

Then, after the installation or repair is complete:

Avionics Shop → Home Airport

Instead of the owner personally:

Flying the aircraft to the shop
Finding transportation home
Waiting days or weeks for the work
Buying another airline ticket
Renting another car
Picking up the aircraft
Flying it home

Ferry Flight USA can coordinate qualifying transportation in either direction—or both.

Nationwide Aircraft Avionics Shop Delivery

Aircraft owners frequently travel long distances for avionics work.

The closest shop is not always the right shop.

An owner may select an avionics facility because of:

Aircraft-specific experience
Installation quality
Panel design
Manufacturer experience
Autopilot expertise
Troubleshooting ability
Scheduling
Fabrication quality
Reputation
Pricing
Previous customer experience

The right avionics facility may be:

100 miles away

500 miles away

or:

Across the country

Professional ferry service helps remove geography from the decision.

Don’t Choose Your Avionics Shop Based Only on Distance

A major avionics upgrade can represent one of the largest investments made in a general aviation aircraft.

A full panel may include:

Primary flight displays
Multifunction displays
GPS navigators
Autopilot
Transponder
ADS-B
Audio panel
Engine monitor
Traffic
Weather
New wiring
Panel fabrication

If you are investing heavily in the aircraft, you may want the shop with the experience and workmanship you trust.

Ferry Flight USA can help solve the transportation side.

Complete Glass Panel Upgrade Ferry Flights

Aircraft owners frequently travel to specialized facilities for full panel modernization.

Projects may include replacing traditional instruments with:

Electronic flight displays
Primary flight displays
Multifunction displays
Integrated engine monitoring
Modern GPS navigation
Digital autopilot

A major panel project can require substantial aircraft downtime.

Ferry Flight USA can coordinate:

Aircraft Pickup → Avionics Facility

and later:

Avionics Facility → Aircraft Owner

once the aircraft is appropriately ready for return flight.

Garmin Avionics Installation Ferry Flights

Many owners travel significant distances for shops experienced with Garmin equipment.

Projects can involve equipment such as:

GPS navigators
Flight displays
NAV/COM equipment
Audio panels
Transponders
ADS-B equipment
Autopilots
Engine displays
Traffic and weather equipment

The exact equipment and installation are handled by the avionics facility.

Ferry Flight USA coordinates the aircraft movement.

GPS Navigator Installation Ferry Flights

Aircraft may need to travel for installation or replacement of a GPS navigator.

Projects can involve:

IFR GPS upgrade
Legacy navigator replacement
GPS/NAV/COM installation
Database-capable navigation systems
WAAS-capable systems

A new navigator can significantly improve an aircraft’s cross-country utility, but installation quality matters.

Professional ferry service lets the owner choose the facility rather than simply the closest installer.

Autopilot Installation Ferry Flights

Autopilot upgrades are another common reason aircraft travel to specialized avionics shops.

Projects can include:

New digital autopilot
Legacy autopilot replacement
Autopilot repair
Servo replacement
Controller work
Trim-system integration
Flight-director integration

Some avionics facilities develop substantial expertise installing particular autopilot systems in certain aircraft.

Ferry Flight USA can help get the airplane to that shop.

ADS-B Installation & Repair Ferry Flights

Aircraft may need avionics-shop service for:

ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
Transponder replacement
GPS position-source upgrades
Compliance troubleshooting
Antenna work
Configuration problems

The aircraft’s existing ADS-B and transponder status matters before the outbound ferry mission.

Depending on the equipment status and intended airspace, route planning may need to change.

Do not assume an aircraft with an ADS-B or transponder discrepancy can simply be flown through the same airspace it normally uses.

The specific condition must be evaluated before departure.

Transponder Service Ferry Flights

Transponder projects may involve:

Replacement
Repair
Mode S upgrades
Encoder integration
Altitude-reporting issues
Antenna replacement
Wiring
Certification testing

If the existing transponder is inoperative or its inspection status is not current, that information should be disclosed before pilot assignment.

Operational requirements can affect:

Route
Airspace
IFR capability
Airport selection

Altimeter, Encoder & Static-System Work

Avionics facilities may also perform or coordinate work involving:

Altimeters
Altitude encoders
Static systems
Pressure-altitude reporting
IFR certification

These systems are particularly important for aircraft operated under IFR.

When avionics work affects altitude reporting or the static system, applicable testing requirements should be completed before the aircraft is returned to operation in circumstances requiring those tests.

Engine Monitor Installation Ferry Flights

Engine monitoring has become a major upgrade for piston aircraft.

Owners may travel to specialized shops for:

Primary engine monitors
EGT
CHT
Fuel flow
Oil temperature
Oil pressure
Fuel quantity
Electrical monitoring

Aircraft types can include:

Cessna
Piper
Beechcraft
Mooney
Cirrus
Piston twins
Other qualifying aircraft

A shop experienced with the specific aircraft can sometimes make a significant difference in installation quality and panel integration.

Audio Panel & Intercom Ferry Flights

Not every avionics project requires a complete panel replacement.

Aircraft may travel for:

Audio panel upgrades
Intercom systems
Bluetooth audio
Passenger communication
Music inputs
Cabin communications
Headset-jack rewiring

Ferry Flight USA can evaluate transportation for both large and smaller avionics projects.

NAV/COM & Radio Repair Ferry Flights

Aviation radios remain critical equipment.

Aircraft may need specialty service for:

COM failures
NAV failures
Frequency problems
Intermittent reception
Poor transmission
Electrical noise
Antenna issues
Wiring issues
Legacy radio replacement

Whether the aircraft can be ferried with an inoperative radio depends on:

Aircraft
Route
Airspace
Remaining equipment
Type of operation
Applicable regulations

The exact discrepancy should be disclosed before planning the mission.

Avionics Troubleshooting Ferry Flights

Some of the most challenging avionics problems are intermittent.

A local shop may have been unable to diagnose the issue.

Owners may seek specialty facilities for problems involving:

Intermittent GPS failures
Radio noise
Autopilot faults
Display failures
Electrical noise
Transponder problems
ADS-B discrepancies
Data-bus failures
Antenna problems
Wiring faults
Circuit-breaker issues
Instrument problems
Integration issues

Ferry Flight USA can coordinate qualifying aircraft movement to a specialty troubleshooting facility when the existing aircraft condition supports the proposed flight.

Inoperative Avionics Require Evaluation Before Ferry

An avionics problem does not automatically ground every airplane.

But it also does not mean the equipment can simply be ignored.

Depending on the aircraft and operation, inoperative equipment may affect:

VFR legality
IFR legality
Airspace access
Navigation capability
Communication capability
ADS-B requirements
Transponder requirements
Aircraft certification requirements

The specific equipment status should be evaluated before the ferry flight.

A professional ferry pilot should know what is inoperative before traveling to the aircraft.

Do Not Simply Put an “INOP” Sticker on Everything

Aircraft owners sometimes assume that any broken piece of avionics can simply be placarded inoperative.

That is not always true.

Applicable operating requirements depend on factors including:

Equipment required by regulation
Aircraft certification
Equipment list
Kinds of Operations Equipment List where applicable
Airworthiness Directives
Intended type of operation

If there is uncertainty, the aircraft owner should work with appropriately qualified maintenance personnel before the ferry mission.

Aircraft With No Working GPS

A GPS failure does not necessarily make every aircraft unflyable.

A qualifying ferry route may potentially be planned using other legal and operationally appropriate navigation capability.

However, considerations can include:

VFR vs. IFR
Installed navigation equipment
Airspace
Terrain
Weather
Route complexity

The appropriate ferry plan should reflect the actual aircraft equipment—not what the airplane used to have when everything worked.

Aircraft With No Working Autopilot

An inoperative autopilot may be significantly different from an inoperative primary navigation or communication system.

Many aircraft can be safely hand-flown.

But autopilot status still matters because it can affect:

Pilot workload
IFR mission suitability
Long-distance planning
Fatigue
Aircraft-specific requirements

Tell Ferry Flight USA about the discrepancy before the mission.

Aircraft With an Inoperative Radio

Radio issues require route-specific evaluation.

Potential considerations can include:

Remaining COM equipment
Departure airport
Destination airport
Controlled airspace
Weather
VFR/IFR operation

A ferry mission with limited communications may require a different operational plan than the aircraft normally uses.

Aircraft With an Inoperative Transponder

A transponder discrepancy can affect access to certain airspace.

The route may need to avoid airspace requiring equipment that is not operational, unless an applicable authorization or other regulatory provision allows the operation.

This should be addressed before the pilot travels.

Aircraft With ADS-B Problems

ADS-B Out requirements apply in specified U.S. airspace.

A known ADS-B problem can therefore affect route planning.

Potential solutions may depend on:

Aircraft
Existing equipment
Route
Altitude
Airspace
Available authorization

Do not wait until the ferry pilot is sitting in the airplane to discover the aircraft cannot legally follow the originally planned route.

Pre-Avionics Ferry Flight Assessment

Before Ferry Flight USA coordinates an aircraft to an avionics shop, we want to understand:

What Works?

Radios
GPS
Transponder
ADS-B
Flight instruments
Engine instruments
Electrical system

What Does Not Work?

Provide a complete list.

What Is the Planned Operation?

VFR
IFR if appropriate
Day
Night if appropriate

Where Is the Aircraft Going?

Route and airspace matter.

Accurate information allows the pilot to evaluate the mission appropriately.

Aircraft Avionics Upgrade After Purchase

A newly purchased airplane may have:

Old radios
Legacy GPS
No ADS-B
Old autopilot
Outdated panel
Equipment the new owner wants removed

Instead of delivering the airplane directly home, the mission can potentially be:

Seller → Avionics Shop → New Owner

This can be particularly attractive when the buyer already knows that a major panel upgrade is planned.

NEWLY PURCHASED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY

Pre-Buy Avionics Findings

A pre-buy inspection may reveal avionics problems such as:

Equipment not operating correctly
ADS-B issues
Transponder discrepancies
Autopilot problems
Display failures
Old wiring
Antenna issues

Buyer and seller may agree to:

Repair before closing
Reposition after closing
Send aircraft to specialist

Ferry Flight USA can coordinate qualifying aircraft movement as part of the purchase process.

PRE-BUY INSPECTION REPOSITIONING

Avionics Upgrades Before Aircraft Sale

Aircraft owners and dealers may choose to improve avionics before marketing the airplane.

Potential upgrades can include:

Modern GPS
ADS-B
Glass display
Engine monitor
Autopilot
Audio panel

These improvements can make the aircraft more attractive to prospective buyers.

Ferry Flight USA can help reposition qualifying inventory to the selected avionics facility.

Piston Single Avionics Shop Ferry Flights

Qualifying piston singles can be repositioned to avionics facilities throughout the country.

Aircraft may include:

Cessna 150
Cessna 152
Cessna 172
Cessna 177
Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Cessna 210
Piper Cherokee
Piper Warrior
Piper Archer
Piper Arrow
Piper Saratoga
Cirrus SR20
Cirrus SR22
Beechcraft Bonanza
Mooney
Diamond
Grumman
Other qualifying aircraft

PISTON SINGLE AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES

Piston Twin Avionics Shop Ferry Flights

Older piston twins are especially common candidates for major avionics modernization.

Aircraft may include:

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

Projects may involve replacing:

Legacy radios
Analog instruments
Aging autopilots
Older GPS navigators
Engine instruments

with modern integrated systems.

Pilot selection remains based on aircraft, experience and insurance requirements.

PISTON TWIN AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES

Experimental Aircraft Avionics Ferry Flights

Selected experimental-aircraft avionics missions may be evaluated individually.

Considerations can include:

Operating limitations
Aircraft-specific equipment
Pilot familiarity
Aircraft condition
Insurance

Experimental aircraft can have highly customized electrical and avionics systems, so accurate configuration information is important.

Selected Turbine & Business Aircraft Avionics Ferry

Selected turbine and business-aircraft avionics missions can also be evaluated.

Projects may involve:

Navigation upgrades
Communication upgrades
ADS-B
Displays
Weather radar
Autopilot
Cockpit modernization

Pilot requirements may include:

Type rating
Time in type
Turbine experience
Recurrent training
Two-pilot crew
Insurance approval

Mission acceptance depends on aircraft and crew requirements.

Return Delivery After Avionics Work

Getting the airplane to the shop is only half the process.

After the installation or repair is complete, Ferry Flight USA can coordinate return delivery.

Before the pilot travels, the avionics facility should confirm:

☐ Installation complete

☐ Troubleshooting complete

☐ Aircraft fully reassembled

☐ Required maintenance documentation complete

☐ Required testing complete

☐ Aircraft appropriately returned to service

☐ No unresolved discrepancies preventing the planned flight

☐ Keys available

☐ Fuel status known

☐ Pickup contact confirmed

☐ Owner destination confirmed

The pilot should arrive after the aircraft is actually ready.

Do Not Dispatch the Pilot Based Only on “Almost Finished”

Avionics projects frequently run longer than originally estimated.

Reasons can include:

Wiring problems
Integration issues
Backordered components
Software
Configuration
Panel fabrication
Troubleshooting
Required testing
Additional discrepancies

There is a big difference between:

“We should finish Thursday.”

and:

“The aircraft is complete and ready for pickup.”

Pilot travel should ideally be coordinated around actual readiness.

Required Post-Installation Testing

Certain avionics work can trigger specific inspection or testing requirements.

Examples can involve:

Transponder installation or maintenance
Altitude-reporting systems
Static-system work
IFR-related systems

Those requirements are the responsibility of the appropriately authorized avionics or maintenance facility.

Ferry Flight USA’s pilot should not be used as a substitute for required maintenance testing or certification.

Transponder Testing

Aircraft transponders used where required are subject to applicable inspection and testing requirements.

Certain transponder installation or maintenance can also require integrated system testing when altitude-reporting data correspondence may have been affected.

The avionics shop should complete the applicable work before return delivery.

IFR Altimeter & Static System Considerations

Aircraft operated under IFR in controlled airspace can be subject to specific altimeter, static-system and altitude-reporting inspection requirements.

If avionics work opens, modifies or affects those systems, the shop should ensure applicable testing is complete before the aircraft is released for an IFR return flight.

Autopilot Post-Installation Checks

A newly installed or repaired autopilot may require:

Ground checks
Configuration
Calibration
Flight evaluation
Other manufacturer-specified procedures

Those processes should be completed by the appropriate parties before the aircraft is presented as fully ready for return delivery.

If a separate test flight is required as part of the installation, that should be clearly distinguished from the transportation ferry flight.

Ferry Pilot vs. Avionics Test Pilot

These are not automatically the same role.

The Ferry Flight USA pilot’s primary mission is:

Aircraft transportation.

The pilot should not automatically be expected to perform:

Installation acceptance
Flight-test certification
Avionics calibration
STC-required testing
Maintenance return-to-service functions

unless that role has been separately arranged and the pilot is appropriately qualified.

The avionics facility remains responsible for completing its required installation and return-to-service processes.

Verify the New Panel Before the Pilot Arrives

For a major panel upgrade, it is useful for the shop to confirm:

Primary displays operating
GPS operational
Radios operational
Transponder operational
ADS-B functioning as applicable
Autopilot status
Engine-monitor status
Circuit breakers labeled
Equipment documentation available
Aircraft configuration finalized

A ferry pilot should not arrive to find that the shop is still diagnosing the primary flight display.

Provide the Pilot With Equipment Information

A newly modernized cockpit may differ dramatically from the aircraft’s previous configuration.

Before pickup, provide the ferry pilot with information about:

Installed equipment
Major system changes
New avionics configuration
Autopilot
Engine monitor
GPS
Any remaining inoperative equipment

Relevant aircraft and equipment familiarity should be considered during pilot assignment.

Aircraft Flight Manual Supplements

Avionics installations may include applicable:

Aircraft Flight Manual Supplements
Pilot guides
Operating limitations
Installation-specific documentation

Required onboard documentation should be available as applicable before the return mission.

Software & Database Status

Where relevant, the owner and avionics shop should understand the status of:

Navigation databases
Terrain databases
Obstacle data
Chart data
System software

Database currency requirements depend on the equipment and intended operation.

A ferry pilot should know if a critical navigation system has not been fully prepared for the intended flight.

Panel Familiarization

A completely redesigned panel may require additional familiarization.

Consider an airplane that arrived with:

Legacy analog instruments
Old NAV/COM radios
Legacy autopilot

and leaves with:

Integrated glass cockpit
New navigator
New digital autopilot
New engine monitor

The aircraft itself may be familiar.

The cockpit may not be.

Pilot matching should account for the equipment configuration where relevant.

Avionics Shop Ferry Flight Planning

A ferry mission to an avionics facility still requires normal professional planning.

The pilot may consider:

Aircraft equipment status
Weather
Fuel
Terrain
Airspace
Route
Airport suitability
Fuel availability
Daylight
Alternatives

Equipment discrepancies can sometimes materially affect the route.

FERRY FLIGHT PLANNING

Weather & Avionics Ferry Flights

An aircraft with reduced avionics capability may have fewer weather options than it normally would.

For example:

A normally IFR-equipped aircraft with a significant navigation or instrument-system discrepancy may require a different ferry plan.

Weather planning must therefore reflect:

the equipment currently working today, not the airplane’s normal configuration.

WEATHER & FERRY FLIGHTS

Insurance Requirements

Pilot insurance requirements still apply on avionics-shop missions.

Potential requirements can include:

Total time
Make/model experience
Complex time
Multi-engine time
Tailwheel time
Pressurization experience
Turbine time
Named-pilot approval

The aircraft owner should confirm actual coverage with the aviation insurance broker or carrier.

AIRCRAFT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Preparing Your Aircraft for Avionics Shop Delivery

Before pilot arrival:

☐ Avionics appointment confirmed

☐ Aircraft ready for flight

☐ Exact avionics discrepancy disclosed

☐ Remaining operating equipment identified

☐ Required inspections current

☐ Known non-avionics discrepancies disclosed

☐ Insurance active

☐ Pilot approved if required

☐ Keys available

☐ Airport access arranged

☐ Fuel status known

☐ Aircraft documents available

☐ Avionics-shop receiving contact confirmed

☐ Destination airport confirmed

AIRCRAFT PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST

Information Ferry Flight USA Needs

To evaluate an avionics-shop ferry mission, provide:

Aircraft

Make:
Model:
Variant:
N-number:

Current Airport

Airport:
Identifier:

Avionics Shop

Facility:
Destination airport:
Appointment date:

Project

Examples:

Glass panel
GPS
Autopilot
ADS-B
Transponder
Engine monitor
Radios
Audio panel
Troubleshooting
Repair

Existing Equipment Status

Tell us what currently works and what does not.

Return Delivery

Do you want Ferry Flight USA to bring the aircraft home afterward?

How Avionics Shop Ferry Service Works

Step 1 — Tell Us About the Aircraft

Provide make, model, N-number and current location.

Step 2 — Tell Us About the Avionics Project

What work is being performed?

Step 3 — Tell Us What Equipment Is Currently Inoperative

This can affect route planning.

Step 4 — Provide the Avionics Shop

Give us the destination and appointment schedule.

Step 5 — Review Aircraft & Pilot Requirements

We evaluate the mission, pilot and insurance considerations.

Step 6 — Coordinate Pickup

Keys, airport access and local contacts are confirmed.

Step 7 — Ferry the Aircraft to the Avionics Shop

The aircraft is delivered to the facility.

Step 8 — Avionics Work Is Completed

The shop performs the installation, repair or troubleshooting.

Step 9 — Shop Confirms Aircraft Is Ready

Required testing, documentation and return-to-service processes should be complete.

Step 10 — Return Delivery

Ferry Flight USA can coordinate the aircraft’s return home.

Aircraft Avionics Shop Ferry Cost

Cost depends on the complete mission.

Factors can include:

Aircraft type
Distance
Aircraft speed
Pilot qualifications
Insurance requirements
Equipment status
Number of pilot days
Airline positioning
Hotels
Rental cars
Ground transportation
Return travel
Crew requirements

AIRCRAFT FERRY COST GUIDE

Outbound + Return Avionics Ferry Service

Tell Ferry Flight USA if you want transportation both ways.

We can evaluate:

Outbound

Owner Airport → Avionics Shop

and:

Return

Avionics Shop → Owner Airport

The return date can remain flexible until the shop confirms the aircraft is actually ready.

Ferry Services for Avionics Shops

Ferry Flight USA also works directly with avionics facilities.

Your customer wants to use your shop.

The airplane is 800 miles away.

Instead of telling the customer:

“You’ll have to figure out how to get the aircraft here,”

you can offer a transportation solution.

Customer Airport → Your Avionics Shop → Customer Airport

Ferry Flight USA can help coordinate qualifying pickup and return delivery.

Expand Your Avionics Shop’s Service Area

A strong avionics reputation can attract customers from:

Across Florida
Across the Southeast
Several states away
Across the United States

Professional ferry service helps reduce the geographic barrier.

Your shop can focus on:

Avionics.

Ferry Flight USA can help with:

Aircraft transportation.

FERRY SERVICES FOR AVIONICS SHOPS

Ideal Avionics Shop Partners

Potential relationships can include facilities specializing in:

Garmin upgrades
Avidyne equipment
Aspen displays
Dynon systems where applicable
Autopilots
GPS navigation
ADS-B
Transponders
Engine monitors
Panel fabrication
Troubleshooting
Repair-station work
Legacy avionics repair

Ferry Flight USA does not need to perform the avionics work to help your business bring in distant aircraft.

Newly Purchased Aircraft → Avionics Shop → Owner

One of the strongest uses for this service is a newly purchased airplane.

Instead of:

Seller → Buyer

the mission becomes:

Seller → Avionics Shop → Buyer

This can allow the owner to take delivery with:

Updated panel
New GPS
New autopilot
ADS-B upgrade
Engine monitor
Radio upgrade

already installed.

Multi-Stage Aircraft Repositioning

Some aircraft need more than one service before reaching the owner.

Examples:

Seller → Pre-Buy → Avionics → Buyer

Owner → Annual Inspection → Avionics → Owner

Dealer → Engine Shop → Avionics → Buyer

Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying multi-stage repositioning missions and help coordinate the transportation between facilities.

Avionics Shop Ferry FAQ

Can Ferry Flight USA deliver my aircraft to an avionics shop?

Yes. Ferry Flight USA coordinates qualifying aircraft ferry and repositioning flights to avionics installation and repair facilities throughout the United States.

Can you bring the aircraft home after the work?

Yes. Once the shop confirms the aircraft is appropriately returned to service and ready, return delivery can be coordinated.

Can you ferry an aircraft with broken avionics?

Potentially. It depends on what equipment is inoperative, the aircraft, route, type of operation and applicable requirements.

Can you ferry an airplane with no GPS?

Potentially. The route and operation must be appropriate for the remaining legal navigation capability.

Can you ferry an aircraft with a broken autopilot?

Potentially. An autopilot failure does not automatically prevent every flight, but aircraft requirements, pilot workload, weather and mission conditions must be considered.

Can you ferry an airplane with an inoperative transponder?

Possibly, depending on the route, airspace and applicable regulatory authorization or exceptions. This should be evaluated before the pilot is dispatched.

Can you ferry an aircraft with failed ADS-B?

Potentially, depending on the airspace and applicable requirements. Route planning may need to change, and any required authorization must be addressed.

Can you ferry an aircraft to get ADS-B installed?

Yes, when the proposed flight can be legally and appropriately completed given the aircraft’s current equipment status.

Can you ferry an aircraft for a Garmin installation?

Yes. Qualifying aircraft can be repositioned for Garmin and other avionics installations.

Can you ferry an aircraft for an autopilot installation?

Yes.

Can you ferry an aircraft for a glass-panel upgrade?

Yes.

Can you ferry an aircraft for engine-monitor installation?

Yes.

Can you ferry an aircraft for avionics troubleshooting?

Yes, when the aircraft’s current equipment condition permits the proposed flight.

Can you ferry a piston single to an avionics shop?

Yes. Qualifying piston singles can be repositioned nationwide.

Can you ferry piston twins?

Yes. Qualifying twins can be assigned to appropriately rated and experienced pilots.

Can you move business aircraft for avionics work?

Selected turbine and business-aircraft missions can be evaluated based on aircraft type, crew requirements, insurance and pilot availability.

Does the ferry pilot test the new avionics?

Not automatically. The ferry mission is transportation. Required installation checks, certification, return-to-service work and test flights remain separate responsibilities unless specifically arranged.

Can the ferry pilot perform an autopilot test flight?

Only if separately arranged and if the individual is appropriately qualified for the required function. Do not assume the transportation pilot replaces the avionics facility’s required installation or testing process.

Does the transponder need testing after installation?

Applicable regulations require transponder testing in specified circumstances, including following installation or maintenance where data-correspondence error could be introduced.

What about the altimeter and static system after avionics work?

For aircraft operated IFR in controlled airspace, applicable altimeter, static-system and altitude-reporting requirements must be met. Certain maintenance can trigger additional testing.

Can an avionics shop arrange the ferry for its customer?

Yes. Ferry Flight USA can work directly with avionics shops or with the aircraft owner.

Can avionics shops establish a recurring relationship?

Yes. Facilities with recurring customer transportation needs can discuss a repeat pickup-and-return process.

How much does an avionics-shop ferry flight cost?

Cost depends on aircraft type, distance, pilot requirements, travel, number of days and mission logistics.

What information do you need?

Provide aircraft make/model, N-number, origin airport, avionics-shop destination, project type, current equipment status, appointment timing and whether return delivery is needed.

Choose the Avionics Shop.

We’ll Help Get the Aircraft There.

Whether your aircraft needs:

A complete glass panel

New GPS navigator

Digital autopilot

ADS-B

Transponder

Engine monitor

New radios

Audio panel

or:

Complex avionics troubleshooting

Ferry Flight USA can help solve the aircraft transportation problem.

Tell Us:

What aircraft is it?

Make
Model
N-number

Where is it now?

Current airport

Where is the avionics shop?

Facility and destination airport

What work is being performed?

Panel
GPS
Autopilot
ADS-B
Engine Monitor
Radio
Troubleshooting
Other

What equipment currently does not work?

Tell us before pilot assignment.

Do you need return delivery?

Yes / No

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Ferry Flight USA provides aircraft ferry and repositioning coordination and does not perform or certify avionics installation, repair, inspection, testing or return-to-service work through the ferry service. Aircraft owners and appropriately authorized maintenance or avionics facilities remain responsible for determining the aircraft’s maintenance status, completing required tests and documentation, and determining whether installed or inoperative equipment satisfies applicable requirements. Mission acceptance remains subject to aircraft condition, applicable regulations, pilot qualifications, insurance requirements, weather, crew availability and mission requirements.