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FERRY FLIGHT

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

A flight for the purpose of:

  1. Returning an aircraft to base.
  2. Delivering an aircraft from one location to another.
  3. Moving an aircraft to and from a maintenance base. Ferry flights, under certain conditions, may be conducted under terms of a special flight permit.