What are the restrictions on experimental aircraft?
Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator in special operating limitations, no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate over a densely populated area or in a congested airway. Yes. Each aircraft issued an experimental airworthiness certificate has operating limitations attached.
What are the requirements to fly an experimental aircraft?
Does a person have to be a licensed pilot to fly these airplanes? Yes. Pilots of amateur-built/homebuilt aircraft must earn and maintain the same federal pilot training and ratings as those who fly factory-built aircraft such as Cessnas, Pipers, and Beechcrafts.