Hia BL
In short, No.
Flight Testing is provisionally only required for the Airframe, Engines and Avionic systems. Persons aboard at that time will be 'essential' crew ONLY! for obvious reasons. This generally consists of a Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer. Legislation and approval conditions / procedure also dictates this policy. Any Role Equipment is normally operated by the Flight Test Engineer. Any Ballast for Weight & Balance purposes required is provided by Sand Bags etc.
