Special flight permit

Definitions

• A flight permit issued to an aircraft that does not meet airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight. A special flight permit can be issued to move an aircraft for the purposes of maintenance or repair, buyer delivery, manufacturer fligh
• A flight permit issued to an aircraft that does not meet airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight. A special flight permit can be issued to move an aircraft for the purposes of maintenance or repair, buyer delivery, manufacturer flight tests, evacuation from danger, or customer demonstration. Also referred to as a ferry permit.

References

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023
• Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008