Casey,

That is one sweet bird you have there. Your being nervous is understandable. I feel the same way. My level of nervousness increases proportionately to the cost of the plane. I chain smoke, do the maiden, and chain smoke some more , then I'm fine and cuss at myself for being so nervous. But you know, I go through it all over the next time I do a maiden. And that is just on my planes. Doing a maiden on a new students plane, I shake even worse but I have to control it better as it would be bad for a student to see that.

You'll do fine. If you really feel bad, really bad nervous, then it may be better to have another person do the maiden or have someone adjust the trims for you while you concentrate on the plane. Mustangs are great planes but can be somewhat of a handle on the maiden. I'm not trying to scare you, just speaking from experience.

Just in case, I'll call the medics once I know you are on the way and have them standing by with the crash cart to restart your heart