Kit Planes
One option in building the plane of your dreams is to
purchase a "kit plane". A kit plane, otherwise known as an amateur-built
or experimental aircraft is designed for recreation (and education)
purposes. Kit planes are aircraft constructed from manufactured kits that
may include some major sub-assemblies and/or pre-assembled components.
These small aircraft are considered an "experimental"
by the FAA and "amateur-built" by
Transport Canada.
Both Canada and the US have certain conditions that must be met in order to
obtain a
Certificate of Airworthiness for your aircraft.
In the US a
51% rule exists,
that limits the amount of commercial assistance that can be contracted during the construction of
amateur-built airplanes.
In Canada there is no
51% rule which
allows the owner/builder to seek out as much or as little commercial
assistance as he/she wants.
Our staff works diligently with you to ensure that your aircraft meets the
appropriate requirements.
Don't worry if you don't know where to start. We can consult
with you on which kits or manufacturers to choose to build the aircraft
of your dreams. Simply contact us to discuss your needs.
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