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Domestic
Ferry Flight Cost Example
The
cost of the ferry flight depends on many variables. First and foremost
it depends on the capability of the aircraft. If the aircraft has GPS,
the route can be flown quicker than an aircraft confined to VORs for
example.
Length of the
trip is also a factor. A trip from the East coast to the West coast in
a Cessna 172 will take longer than the same trip done in a Cirrus,
however, a Cirrus SR22 burns more fuel than a 172 etc.
I have
compiled an example of a ferry flight from South Carolina to California
so that you can get a feel for how much your flight
might cost*.
All values in the
example are based on fuel prices as of Jan, 2012
Please keep in mind
that in order to combat fatigue, the ferry pilots will try to keep the
legs 4 hours long at
most and allow 8-10 hours of flight per day. The ferry pilots also
schedule a
rest period of 30-40 minutes between legs. This ensures that the pilots
are rested and sharp while they transport your airplane.
* Costs WILL
vary. The cost of your individual ferry flight will vary due to many
factors such as weather, mechanical status of the aircraft and other
unknowns. The example to the right is based on perfect weather and a
mechanically sound aircraft equipped with GPS.
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Example of Coast to Coast Flight with current Fuel prices as of Jan,
2012
Route: South Carolina
to California
Aircraft: IFR certified Cessna 172
Total Costs:
Fuel
Costs: $947.37
Airline
Ticket: $432.00
Ferry
Pilot Fee: $900.00
Hotel
(2 nights): $240.00
Total cost of the trip: $2,519.37
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