Tailwheel, STOL and aerobatic aircraft ferry
Taildraggers and backcountry aircraft that most ferry services won't touch, flown by Gold Seal flight instructors.
Short answer: Yes, we ferry taildraggers, STOL and backcountry aircraft, and aerobatic airplanes. It's our specialty. The day rate for these aircraft is $625 plus owner-paid expenses, and trips are flown by flight instructors from The Flight Academy of California at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY).
Aircraft we fly in this category
Kitfox, Maule, Citabria, Decathlon, Just Aircraft Highlander, Zenith, and Pitts S-1 and S-2, along with similar tailwheel, STOL, and aerobatic types. Don't see yours? Ask us.
Why these trips are different
- Pilot matching. Each trip goes to the pilot on our team with the strongest experience in your make and model.
- Insurance minimums. Policies on tailwheel and aerobatic aircraft often set specific time-in-type or tailwheel-time minimums. We send the assigned pilot's qualifications with your quote so your broker can confirm coverage or add them as a named pilot.
- Planning around the airplane. Fuel stops, runways, winds, terrain, and daylight are planned around the aircraft's range and handling.
What it costs
$625 per pilot day, plus fuel and oil, lodging and meals, airport and FBO fees, and the pilot's travel to the aircraft and home, all billed at cost with receipts. See all ferry pilot rates.
How it works
Same process as every Gold Seal Ferry trip: written quote, logbook review, insurance confirmation, a ferry permit if one is needed, then delivery with updates. Read how a ferry flight works.
Tell us where your airplane needs to go
Send the aircraft, route, and dates. We reply with the day rate, expected days, an expense estimate, and the assigned pilot's qualifications for your insurance broker.
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