Airplane Ferrying
Pilots experienced in many different single and light multi-engine are
the only ones you should trust with your plane. Our pilots treat your planes like their own, with respect, care and
skill. We fly your aircraft the way you would. Let us know your wishes concerning power settings, leaning procedures,
etc and we will comply. Your aircraft is in capable hands!
Pilot Qualifications:
· | Commercial
/ Instrument. MEL, SEL |
· | 5,000 plus hours |
· | Tailwheel Qualified / Current. 1000+ tailwheel hours
in aircraft from Pitts Specials to the Cessna 195. |
· | Multi-engine Qualified / Current. 1000+ hours in multi-engine
aircraft. BE55, BE58, C310,+ |
· | Pilots in South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma and Colorado. |
· | We are not a referral service. We know our pilots – mature individuals
who love to fly! |
Costs:
· | $150 to $250/day base cost, (depending on aircraft & trip) plus expenses
(meals, lodging, travel to and
from home-base, fuel, oil and airport fees). |
· | Weather delays not charged. |
· | Maintenance delays are charged $100/day, plus
expenses. |
· | Receipts
are provided for all expenses. |
· | Our pilots travel at the lowest possible cost to you. We will use
the most reasonable travel method and we never charge for charts. |
Your Aircraft:
· | We fly piston powered aircraft ranging from single-seat single-engine to six-seat multi-engine
aircraft |
· | Aircraft must be
airworthy with all FAA inspections and paper work current |
· | We do not provide liability insurance. Owner will need to add our pilot to his/her
policy.
(Usually at no added cost) |
· | We will fly your aircraft the way you would fly it. Simply advise
our pilot of your wishes concerning power settings, leaning procedures, etc and we will comply. Your aircraft is in
good hands. |
Flight Conditions:
· | Based
on the varied types & condition of aircraft ferried, flights are planned for VFR conditions. |
· | IFR flights are executed only in well equipped and maintained aircraft. |
· | Our pilots do not provide instruction, but you are welcome to ride along
on the flight. |
· | We do
not fly extended over-water trips. We typically restrict flights to the lower 48 states. |
Storage Units
Falconhead airport is also equipt with
storage units ranging in size from 5'x10' to 15'x40'. Prices start at $25/ month. Think of the
options; fly in for the day and pull out your bicycles -or- fly in for the day and load up fishing poles in your golf
cart. The benefits of a home base, without all the maintenance!
Airplane Hangers
We
currently have 4 modern hangers. Two are equipped with water and electricity, insulated and have rest room
facilities. One even has a special "bump-out" for the family motor home! We will build to suit!
