Who should not build/purchase a kit aircraft?
As explained above, a kit aircraft is officially defined by the FAA as an aircraft built by an individual “solely for their own education and recreation”. Therefore, if you don’t plan on building yourself, or if you don’t have the time or interest to build, consider buying a completed (used or new) aircraft instead. If you enjoy flying, but have no interest or mechanical inclination with how an aircraft works, it’s best you leave the building and maintenance to persons who are interested and capable. For most builders, building and maintaining an aircraft is a hobby, and as such, it should be an activity that is enjoyed – you’ll probably be good at it if you enjoy it, and you’ll enjoy it if it is something that you want to do. Many of our customers have stated that their kit aircraft construction project has been one of the most rewarding (and sometimes challenging) projects that they have undertaken and accomplished in their lifetime. When purchasing an aircraft kit, remember that you
