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Old September 9th 08, 11:02 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning,rec.aviation.piloting
Mike[_22_]
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Default Experimentals To Be Banned To Rural Airports?

"Fred the Red Shirt" wrote in message
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On Aug 28, 7:27 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
By definition, experimental aircraft have unknown characteristics. It
makes
sense that you'd want to test them out away from heavily populated
areas.
Boeing and other civilian and military manufacturers don't test out
their new
designs at LAX.


In the context of this discussion 'experimental' is a misnomer. Many,
if not most homebuilt airplanes are classed by the FAA as
'experimental',
even popular kitplanes of proven design.


Even a certified factory aircraft may be reclassified as "experimental".