Ferry flying Article - BBC News

[Cabanaboy]

"Ferry flying is a lucrative but high-risk industry. Elite pilots deliver small planes across oceans and continents - distances these aircraft were not designed to fly.."

BBC News

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34484972

 

 

[Seed3r]

That makes me wonder, what would ferry for a Mooney cost? ( US of A to UK )

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[Hank]

That makes me wonder, what would ferry for a Mooney cost? ( US of A to UK )

 

 

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From the BBC article:

At an airshow in Sywell , Northamptonshire, I find him carrying out safety checks in the cockpit of a twin-engine Piper Aerostar aeroplane. It belongs to a client who wants the six-seater taken to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

This delivery will cost the owner about $20,000 (£13,000). Henderson has packed the survival gear in the Piper Aerostar, all the safety checks are complete and the aircraft is ready for pilot Joe Drury to fly it to Florida, a trip likely to take about four days.

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Guess I never realized that Piper made the Aerostar . . .

[Cabanaboy]

The Piper Aerostar is an American twin-engined propeller-driven light transport aircraft, designed by Ted R. Smith. It was originally built by Ted Smith Aircraft Company, which after 1978 became part of the Piper Aircraft Corporation.

[flyboy0681]

Quite an interesting article. Two years ago Weather Channel had an interesting series that followed ferry pilots around the world, albeit with some drama added in. I haven't seen it in their lineup for at least a year.

 

Did anybody notice the C-182 departing the taxiway for the grass at 4:14?

[carusoam]

Costs to ferry...

similar to paying a professional pilot to fly across the country with your plane.

lots of gas, some oil, rented equipment that may include a soft fuel tank, radios, rafts, and life jackets.  Room and board plus expenses at airports in Greenland, Iceland and Ireland. Some additional insurance. Throw in a few days layover for weather or mechanical challenges. Then cap that off with a ticket for a return flight to bring your hired gun back home.

Piloto has posted some photos of a Mooney he took across the pond a few years ago.

Another pilot Adrien(?) bought his Mooney in the US and documented getting it ready for the trip before taking it across the pond.

At least one MS member has brought his Mooney from Europe and back home to Switzerland(?).

Overall, it will cost a lot more than flying to Europe commercially and renting a plane when you get there.

These are just thoughts that come to mind, I am only a PP that reads a lot of MS posts.

Best regards,

-a-

[Seed3r]

Carusoam, thanks for the pointers.

I live in UK and started thinking about ownership some time ago.

One thing about aeroplanes, is that there are plenty of them in US, not so many in Europe, and prices look twice as high here.

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[Guest]

Check out this website for more on trans Atlantic ferry routes etc.

www.220kts.com 

Clarence

[carusoam]

Seed3r

We have a sub forum here that covers European specific Mooney owners and those types of issues.

http://mooneyspace.com/forum/18-european-mooney-pilots/

 

Wondering if there is an issue there.  Seems to be quieter than usual...

best regards,

-a-

[Tom]

For those interested in obscure aviation history stories...

"My Mom had recently purchased a 16mm film camera, to which we owe these fascinating images of an earlier time, when a person could hitch a ride to Finland from Las Vegas on a twin engine plane during Christmas break and be back in time to teach their high school class on Monday morning after New Year's."

[flyboy0681]

Outstanding film Tom, a real time capsule.

 

 

[Seed3r]

Seed3r

We have a sub forum here that covers European specific Mooney owners and those types of issues.

http://mooneyspace.com/forum/18-european-mooney-pilots/

 

Wondering if there is an issue there.  Seems to be quieter than usual...

best regards,

-a-

Yes, pretty dead out there and i didn't get down to reading ancient topics, yet.

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[cliffy]

The Swiss Mooney can be found at Honeymooney.com. It's a little dated but they did pass through here this summer after crossing from the Cape Verde Islands to Brazil in 11.5 hrs (with 15 hrs fuel) for the 5th time across if I remember correctly. They have been "round the world" with it and belong to the exclusive club of "Earthrounders" 

Earthrounders.com is a very interesting website dedicated to light aircraft and pilots who have "rounded the world"