Are I allowed to receive flight instruction in an experimental/amateur-built aircraft?
Am I allowed to receive flight instruction in an Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft? The short answer is yes, you can receive flight training in an amateur-built aircraft. However, there are some issues that may limit this opportunity.
What are the rules for flying an experimental aircraft?
(2) Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire. (b) No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate outside of an area assigned by the Administrator until it is shown that - (1) The aircraft is controllable throughout its normal range of speeds and throughout all the maneuvers to be executed; and
Can a person operate an aircraft with an experimental certificate?
(a) No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate - (1) For other than the purpose for which the certificate was issued; or (2) Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
Can I use two aircraft for flight training?
If the amateur-built aircraft does not have the appropriate equipment, a second aircraft will have to be used for those portions of the training. Splitting your training between two aircraft will certainly add additional hours to the flight training but will provide the added benefit of experiencing more than one aircraft’s flight characteristics.
Can you have passengers in an experimental aircraft?
Understand operating limitations You'll be required to mark aircraft appropriately as “experimental,” notify everyone on board of the experimental status, and not carry passengers or cargo for compensation. Only essential personnel, typically just pilots and flight engineers, may be carried.
Can you work on your experimental aircraft?
FAR Part 43 specifically states that the rules of that part do not apply to experimental, amateur-built aircraft. Therefore, any work (not just maintenance) on an experimental aircraft can be performed virtually by anyone regardless of credentials.
Can you log time in an experimental aircraft?
There are no rules for logging time on experimental aircraft. They are treated the same as certified aircraft. Some experimentals are registered as ultralights though so in that case it would be treated like an ultralight.
Do experimental aircraft have airworthiness directives?
As a general rule, airworthiness directives (ADs) do not apply to Experimental aircraft.
Can you tow a glider with an experimental aircraft?
Answer: Yes Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft can be used to tow gliders under certain circumstances. The operating limitations normally issued for these aircraft prohibit towing gliders, but an FSDO can issue exceptions.
Can an experimental plane become certified?
Under the experimental category, aircraft can be certified to fly for a wide variety of purposes. The different purposes are explained quite well in 14 CFR 21.91: 21.191 Experimental certificates.
Can I log PIC time with an instructor?
An authorized instructor may log PIC time while acting as an authorized instructor in flight. A student pilot may log PIC time only when he/she is the sole occupant of the aircraft (exception for airship category) while training for a pilot certificate and has a current solo flight endorsement.
Can a student pilot fly with a private pilot?
As a student pilot, can I carry passengers with me before getting my recreational or private pilot's certificate? No.
Can both pilots log PIC?
The answer is, under the right circumstances, yes. You may simultaneously log PIC and dual received if you are rated in the aircraft (category and class), are the sole manipulator of the controls, and are receiving flight instruction.
Can a sport pilot fly an experimental aircraft?
Can I fly an experimental amateur-built (homebuilt) aircraft as a sport pilot? Yes, as long as the aircraft meets the performance definition of a light-sport aircraft as defined in 14 CFR 1.1.
Does an experimental aircraft need an airworthiness certificate?
Experimental aircraft are regulated, just like manufactured aircraft. The plane still has to be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, inspected by an FAA inspector, and issued an airworthiness certificate.
Who can maintain experimental aircraft?
AnyoneExperimental and Light-Sport Aircraft The certificate is not transferable. Anyone can do the maintenance. Title 14 CFR 91.319. Anyone can do maintenance on an E-LSA, but only the holder of a repairman certificate (or an A&P) can sign off the condition inspection.
How many hours of training is required for a VFR?
Note that a "Day VFR" limitation will only prohibit the 3 hours of night training -- you can do all the other training and the practical test in an airplane with that limitation, and find another plane for the 3 hours of night work.
Can you take a practical test in your own airplane?
Legally, yes -- you can take instruction and the PP practical test in your own Experimental with no problem. He'll just have to make sure it meets all the requirements to take a PP checkride (comm radio, electronic nav system (VOR or GPS), dual controls, sufficient flight instruments for the basic instrument portion, etc).#N#Practically, there are potential issues. Not all CFI's are comfortable getting in an amateur-built airplane unless they know who built it or have other assurances that it is safe to fly. In addition, RV's are slick planes, and you'll want a CFI with either RV or Grumman AA-1 Yankee experience (the RV kit mfr recommends AA-1's for fam training prior to getting in a single-seat RV). Finally, he may have to shop for a DPE willing to do the test in an amateur-built plane.
