Will,
In the US an experimental aircraft will be issued a Special Airworthiness
Certificate.
That allows operation under FAR 91.319 which specifies day VFR only unless
authorized for other flight by the FAA.
With that certificate will come Operating Limitations. They will state that
after
the aircraft completes Phase I Testing, the aircraft can be operated at night
and/or instrument conditions if equipped in accordance with FAR 91.205.
FAR 91.205 refers to FAR 91.207 that states that an ELT is required.
FAR 91.205 also requires an anti-collision light system (such as strobes) for
all
aircraft and if operated VFR at night, position lights in addition to the anti
collision lights.
Lights must conform to FAR 23. The AC that Fred referenced gives a lot of
technical details including location requirements. Anti-collision can be
mounted on the fuselage, such as on top of the rudder. But position lights are
usually on the wing tip. Here is a guide from Whelen:
http://www.whelen.com/pb/Aviation/System%20Requirements/Anit-Collision%20Systems.pdf
So yes, you need an ELT and anti collision lights and if you expect to fly at
night,
position lights.
We hope this helps.
Jim & Heather
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