On Aug 5, 10:33*am, Andy wrote:
...The known downsides to experimental are the program
letter and its associated restrictions...

Not all "Experimental" aircraft have the same limitations. There are
big differences between Amateur-built experimentals and Racing and
Exhibition experimentals.

Unless it says otherwise in the operating limitations (and, again, I
have never seen such a limitation), operators of amateur-built
Experimentals are not required to submit an annual program letter as
is required of operators of post-moratorium racing or exhibition
experimentals.

Thanks, Bob K.