I'm not sure that "homebuilt" or "kitbuilt" would generate a more
positive perception.


Maybe we could come up with a better term, but at least KITBUILT or
HOMEBUILT doesn't sound like some X-plane that only Chuck Yeager should be
flying.

Heck when I read the placard on the panel of experimental planes (the one
about it being a owner-built plane and doesn't conform to the governments
guidelines), even I get scared to fly lol.