Rule 3335-105-10 | Testing and operation of experimental and home-built aircraft.
(A) To conduct test flights, the pilot of experimental, or home-built aircraft must hold at least a private pilots license and shall have performed a minimum of three takeoffs and landings within the preceding thirty days in an aircraft of like configuration, similarly equipped to the test aircraft.
(B) When ready to begin initial taxi tests, the pilot of an experimental or home-built aircraft shall perform initial low speed, directional control and braking tests in an area designated by the airport manager. When it is demonstrated that the aircraft can be maneuvered safely, subsequent taxi tests shall be conducted in areas designated by the FAA ATCT. The pilot of the aircraft shall maintain two-way radio contact with the FAA ATCT at all times during taxi tests.
(C) Prior to the beginning of flight testing, the owner or pilot of an experimental, or home-built aircraft must present a copy of the airworthiness certificate and any operating limitations issued by the federal aviation administration to the airport manager or the chief of facilities of the FAA ATCT.
(D) The airport manager shall be notified in advance of the initial test flight and/or prior to each test flight until five takeoffs and landings to a full stop have been safely completed.
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