Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Practice Exam

A special flight permit can be obtained from the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) or a Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR). These entities are responsible for the oversight of aviation safety and can issue permits that allow aircraft to fly under special conditions that do not meet the standard airworthiness requirements.

Such permits may be necessary for various situations, including flights for repairs, maintenance checks, or transporting an aircraft to a different location for disposition. The local FSDO or a DAR evaluates the specific circumstances and ensures that safety is maintained, making them the appropriate authorities to issue this type of permit.

Other methods, such as obtaining a permit directly from the FAA, or through an online application portal, do not represent the standard process for acquiring a special flight permit. Similarly, airline management does not have the authority to issue these permits, as they fall under FAA regulations and oversight.