I also will take up and fly one of my more seasoned planes before I do a maiden. On new year's day, I maidened my U Can Do.
I first flew my Tiger 2 a few flights before the 1st one with the U Can Do. I have a completely built Pete 'n Poke w/saito .56.
Never flown by me yet. I am waiting for just about perfect weather before I take it up. Actually, will be maidening a few birds
this year.

Dave...