Ferry Flight
 

Just Trying To Figure Out What All Requirements There Is When Doing A Ferry Flight. Is There Any Limitations On The Aircraft, Filing Flight Plan, Pilot Limtations.....etc? Thanks And Will Keep Looking.

Nothing special, but all the normal FARs apply. If you are doing it for pay you have to have a commercial certificate. I used to do a lot of maintenance ferries, the main thing there was to check that the mechanics did whatever they were supposed to have done before they leave for the day and you are stranded at the airport, and to make sure the thing is safe before leaving the pattern if at all possible, ie. make sure a quick return is especially possible for these aircraft since they are fresh from the shop. Be careful with ferries in unfamiliar aircraft- you should know all there is to know about the model and insist on seeing the records if there is any doubt about the mx history. Do an extra cautious preflight if there has been much time since the airplane last flew, repairs were done, or there is any doubt about how the airplane was last used. Also, you may want to think about insurance implications- are you insured flying this airplane.

its a c-152 for this mechanic i know from mco to san. im a commercial pilot and was just making sure i wasn't missing some far's pertaining to ferry flights. thanks for the response and insight on mx stuff.

Just make sure you are insured by name...get it in writing from the insurance company. Otherwise the owner files a claim, the insurance co pays HIM for his loss, then turns around and sues YOU to recover THEIR loss.

Yes, they can and will do this...pretty common in aviation. Rental outfits have the same kind of deal...insurance co. covers the owner's loss then sues the renter for the damages.

thanks....didn't know that rickair. anything else i should be aware about.

Make sure you have a mechanic sign the appropriate documents prior to your departure, and I'm pretty sure you need to be carrying them with you. FSDO authorized ferry permit in hand. I did one of these so many years ago, I honestly forget what it all did, but my mechanic was at the airplane when I left, so i had all the paperwork in a folder with me.

This is only required if...

- The airplane has been modified with non-STC extra fuel bladders or

- It is non-airworthy aircraft which is the FAA has issued a ferry permit to allow one flight to reposition to a Mx facility.

If you are just getting paid to move someone's fully-functional airplane, no permit is required.

for an update on the situation, the mech was I'm guessing cutting corners and found a student pilot(ie fresh instrument or comm license) to do it. hope no one gets burned. thanks to all the replies and suggestions.

The limitations are those listed on the ferry permit issued by a Director of MX or his designee, or the FAA. If in doubt, can't you just call your local FSDO and ask to talk to an Aviation Maintenance Inspector?