Aviation Law and Regulations

Most countries are member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and as such have signed the "Chicago Convention 1944" (111 pages, 2 Mb). Aviation rules and regulations in member countries are based on the recommendations of the ICAO.

The FAA has published an advisory circular for flight testing homebuilt and experimental aircraft.

FAA AC-90-89a

Amateur-built aircraft and ultralight flight testing handbook.