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When their pride and joy is finished and its ready to fly do you have the skills to fly it?? I know that every one will wont to be the first one to fly their aeroplane but hand on heart can you say that you are able?
If all goes well its one thing, but what if theres a problem, can you cope?
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This statement is supported in the reports quite frequently by the contributing factor,..
"lack of time in type."
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Also, is where you are planing to fly it from suitable?? it may be your local field but is id ideal for that first flight??? one narrow runway out of wind is not a good choice, big field with lots of choice is ideal but i know that is not always available
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This one would appear to be supported in the same reports by the statement,..
"Loss of directional control, departed runway to the left."
Remedy
1) Substitute test pilot
2) Relocation of aircraft to appropriate venue for test flight, or Bingo to alternate if conditions change after take off at single runway field.
3) Appropriate dual in similar configuration (conventional gear biplane).
Excellent contributions guys!