I have taken my ferret flying with me in a Cessna before.  This is a
single engine plane and they do not require pressurization.  I do not
think that it would be a problem if the ferret is okay to travel by car.
That is the guideline we used to make decisions as to fly or drive.

BUT:
The ferrets should STAY in their carriers at all times.  ANYTHING can
happen in a small plane.  I would not think of even opening a carrier
in a small plane as the ferret can get inside the engine through the
firewall.  You must use the rudders and they are footpedals, so if a
ferret gets under it, he may die.  I have had the door come open and
there are windows without screens on the small planes, so I would be
very leary of having a ferret loose in the cabin - even if you think
he's asleep.

If you do this, plan to be extra cautious!  Good luck.  And, since it
is relatively flat, you will probably not be that high!

--
renee :)
It's amazing how much can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the
credit!
Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue & Evacuation Team (F.E.R.R.E.T.)
http://www.ferretemergency.org
International Ferret Congress
http://www.ferretcongress.org
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org

[Posted in FML 5385]