Not looking forward to the certification process at all because it seems like a book with seven seals.
My tech. Counsellor has said he is happy with my workmanship and wants to see the aircraft next when I think it is in flying trim.
Do I get to fly the thing over populated areas? Is my interpretation of the regs correct? I live in fear of some "gotcha" that will require years of rework.
As for first flight, I understand the logic, but struggle with the idea that there is anyone keen to do a first flight in our remote area apart from me. I plan to spend a week at a "training establishment" with a similar aircraft if it is going to be me.
Having flown a clone of the aircraft, I am aware of sensitivity in pitch, after badly stuffing up quite a few landings in succession, thankfully with a competent (and quick) instructor.
To put that another way, I have already demonstrated to myself how easy it is to total your new baby.