Article: A pilot's license is necessary before you can take flight. While you can wait until you finish your build to do this, you can begin the process before you even start on your plane. Take a flight class from a certified school in your area, then apply with the FAA or your government's aerial authority. You won't be able to use your plane for this, since it has to pass inspections first. You will use an instructional plane at the school. The certification board gives you a medical exam, similar to going to a doctor for a check-up. They may also have you take a written test on flight rules. Use your pilot's license to test out many different types of aircraft. This can help you figure out what kind of plane you want to build. You will need to transport your plane to an airport before you can fly it. If you can, detach parts like the wings and reassemble the plane in an airport hangar. Transport the plane by renting a truck or flatbed. Make sure all the parts are strapped down securely. Contact airports in your region. The employees can direct you on where to bring your plane for registration. Many planes are stored at hangars near the airport. You will have to pay a fee, which may be around $700 to $800 annually for a small plane. However, your plane will be safe in the hangar and always accessible. Contact your local airport for information on renting hangar space. If you have a lot of property space or storage space like a large barn, you may keep the plane there. Your government's transportation safety board, such as the Federal Aviation Administration in the U.S., handles aircraft registration. Complete the paperwork to register your aircraft as amateur-built. They will likely give you an identification number for your plane. Registration can take 1 to 2 months to complete, so be prepared for this. While you wait, consider practicing by flying other airplanes. Contact the EAA or other flying organizations for help with the paperwork. A government agent at the airport will give your plane a thorough inspection to make sure it is safe. They check that your plane is built properly with quality materials. If your plane passes, you receive a document of official certification in 1 to 2 months. If your government requires you to keep a logbook detailing the building process, bring it in during the inspection. Schedule the test with the government agency that certified your plane. The EAA and other flight organizations can help you with this. To pass the test, you have to fly your plane for up to 40 hours total. You can do this within a couple of sessions. Once you pass the test, you can fly your plane according to the rules of the sky. You can fly cross-country and invite other people aboard.

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Get a pilot's license in your free time. Bring your plane to an airport. Find a place to store your plane. Complete your aircraft registration paperwork. Complete the final plane inspection at the airport. Have your first test flight.