International Ferry & Flight Test Group
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following are among those questions most
frequently asked of IFFTG by customers.
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| Question 4: |
Is an FAA pilot certificate with a type rating
a sufficient qualification to operate a ferry
or test flight? |
| Answer 4: |
No.
FAR 61.58 requires that the pilot-in-command of a ferry
or evaluation flight in a large turbojet
airplane have completed a simulator "Proficiency
Check" within 12 calendar months under
an FAA Approved Part 142 curriculum for the
type to be operated. FAR 61.57 also requires
certain currency events be maintained to
operate, with additional requirements if
operations are to take place at night or
in instrument conditions. In addition, FAR
61.55 sets forth the currency requirements
for second-in-command, who must also have
a certification for annual recurrent training
in each airplane type operated as second-in-command.
Conformance with these and other relevant
requirements is necessary in order to demonstrate
the qualifications and currency of the flight
crew, and their legality to operate the flight.
It is fundamental to the validity of insurance
coverages in the event of a loss. |
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