Sport Pilot

Aircraft Licensing

How should I license my Sonex, Waiex, or Xenos?

It is our opinion that all Builders of the Sonex, Waiex, or Xenos should register their aircraft as Experimental/Amateur Built Aircraft. You can register your aircraft under these existing rules and fly it as a Sport Pilot. Registering as Experimental Amateur Built allows you to obtain a Repairman's Certificate for your aircraft and perform all of your own maintenance without attending specialized LSA maintenance classes.

EAA now offers an Amateur-Built Aircraft Certification Kit, which is available for purchase online. The kit includes everything you need to register and certificate a new experimental amateur-built aircraft. The 15-page, step-by-step Certification Guide walks you through the entire process-from getting an N number to the aircraft inspection-and provides samples of how to complete each required form. The certification kit also includes all FAA forms, Experimental sticker (in black), dataplate, and a convenient placard decal sheet.