Hi Dave,

An interresting question. I guess it is difficult to crash more than once in a single flight, maiden or otherwise, (but perhaps not impossible?). An other answer could depend on how good looking the maiden is/was. AHHHH Different cultures different idioms.

IMHO most crashes occur after shouting "Watch this". Not on the knee knocking first flight but then I have seen one go in with reversed ailerons after the pilot forgot to change the model selected to the one he was now attempting to maiden[&o].

If you are nervous to the point of not being able to fly your new pride and joy by all means have one of the experienced flyers maiden it. It always helps to have a second set of eyes check all linkages, throws and don't forget to range test with the motor running.

Have Fun,

Colin