Delivery flight planning requires 2-4 weken coordination involving crew, insurance, routing, customs. Process: (1) Crew selection - assign most experienced pilots for delivery (Captain + First Officer minimum). If type rating not current, manufacturer training required pre-delivery (3-4 weken at FlightSafety/CAE, €45-60K per pilot). Contract ferry pilots alternative if permanent crew not ready (€5-10K plus expenses). (2) Insurance activation - coordinate exact delivery date/time with broker, ensure
coverage effective before engine start. (3) Flight planning - international delivery requires: diplomatic/customs clearance, overfly permits, fuel stops coordination (Gander, Reykjavik, Shannon for transatlantic). USA naar
Nederland: 8-12 hours, fuel €12-18K, handling €5-8K, permits €2-4K. Overweeg
Rotterdam The Hague Airport of andere
Nederlandse luchthavens als uw home base. (4) Weather considerations - avoid winter storms, monitor jetstream, maintain 48-72 hour flexible window. (5) Acceptance inspection - thorough walkaround before departure: verify systems operational, check for damage, test avionics, review logs, sign acceptance only after satisfaction. (6) Documentation - have aboard: registration, airworthiness certificate, insurance certificate, licenses, flight manual. Customs requires: commercial invoice, bill of sale, import documentation. (7) Crew familiarization - 2-4 hours pre-departure: cockpit layout, systems testing, emergency equipment, performance calculations. (8) Communication plan - satellite phone for North Atlantic. (9) Positioning logistics - crew positioning to seller location, hotel, meals (€3-5K). (10) Contingency planning - alternate airports, AOG support contacts, flexibility for delays. Voor meer details over
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