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Thomas Borchert wrote:

Jay,

as far as I know, the accident rate with experimentals is WAY higher
than with "spam cans". What's the reason for that? Is it building
quality?


No -- it is usually lack of current experience in the type and
performance level of the plane involved.

A lot of homebuilders spend all their free time (and money) building and
either let their flying skills deteriorate or do not have the skills in
the first place.

The EAA Flight Advisor program is designed to address this skill gap.