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Experimental Aircraft Operations

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

When notified that an experimental aircraft requires special handling:
Note

14 CFR section 91.319(d)(3) requires that each person operating an aircraft with an experimental certificate must notify the control tower of the experimental nature of the aircraft when operating into or out of airports with operating control towers.
1. Clear the aircraft according to pilot requests as traffic permits and if not contrary to ATC procedures.
2. Once approved, do not ask the pilot to deviate from a planned action except to preclude an emergency situation.
At locations where volume or complexity of experimental aircraft operations warrant, a letter of agreement may be consummated between the facility and operator.