Great! And welcome aboard, LordLo!

Here's a thought, and it's not original : When the plane is completed, contact the closest club, and ask for an experienced flyer to do the maiden. More than likely a knowledgable, friendly, experienced flyer will examine the plane from end to end, show you how to do the range check, and put it through a gentle test flight. You may even be offered some stick time with the tandem transmitter method, where the other flyer can take control if you get mixed up when the plane is approaching you.

Best wishes,
Dave Olson