Need an aircraft moved?  Want a CFI to accompany you on a long trip?  These are just some of the services I can provide to you.  I can provide ferry services domestically within the contiguous 48 states.  My normal cost breakdown is below, but I’d be happy to put together an estimate.  I can do any trip you’d like with very short notice. Contact me at francisco@squawkvfraviation.com for estimates or questions.

I have over 1500 hours and am currently working on attaining my ATP rating.  I have experience in the following airframes:

  • C152, C172, C182
  • PA28, PA32
  • SR20
  • BN2 (Multiengine, 250 hours)
  • BE55

Cost Breakdown

  • Daily Rate: $500 plus expenses.
  • Expenses Include the following:
    • Flights to pickup, and home after drop off. (I don’t fly first class, but I do purchase refundable tickets due to the nature of this work.
    • Ground Transportation (Public Transport, Uber, Lyft, Limos, Rental Cars, whichever makes the cost less)
    • Hotel (if necessary, 3 star minimum)
    • Meal Allowance of $45 per day. ($10 breakfast/$15 lunch/$20 dinner, I don’t expect you to pay for my Surf and Turf and alcohol.)
    • Fuel expenses will be passed down to the Client (You). Aircraft will be flown at the best economy, unless otherwise agreed upon.

Fine Print

  • Client furnishes the primary insurance of the aircraft for the duration of the flight. I carry separate insurance.
  • Mechanical and Weather delays up to 24 hours are covered by the Contractor (Me).
  • 25% deposit to hold the date (about equivalent to the cost of airfare). The rest of the 75% is due within 24 hours of final invoice sent, within 24 hours of arrival.
  • Cancellation Fee after contract signed and before 24 hours of departure. $250
  • Cancellation Fee within 24 hours of departure. 25% (Forfeiture of Deposit)

Sample Invoice

(Previous Customer)

  • Inbound Flight (NK PIT-LAX)- $72
  • Hotel Day 1 (LAX)- $137
  • Meals Day 1- $45
  • Daily Rate Day 1- $500
  • Meals Day 2- $45
  • Hotel Day 2 (SEA)- $133
  • Daily Rate Day 2- $500
  • Meals Day 3- $45
  • Outbound Flight (AS SEA-PIT)- $134
  • Daily Rate Day 3- $500
  • Fuel Purchased- 20 gallons ($8.35/gallon) = $180
  • Total Cost- $2291 (3 day trip)
  • Deposit- $572.75 due at contract signing
  • Remainder Paid- $1718.25 within 24 hours.

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