Krypton,
Funny !
I have no idea of hours of testing...I just know that they stated this in the news report. "not testing...photo flight" (or something like that).
I understand the 66 was extensively tested due to the changed rules in the USA. I do know that they got two of the highest hours pilots from other countries, to test fly the machine. The one from Aus, who I know, has 12,000 hours, and told me it was fantastic.
Yep, I am fan of the 66...but probably would be of the composite machine too !
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrj !