*chuckle*

Man, you can't let ANYONE around here know that you're about to maiden something without eleventy-nine posts questioning your choices and/or abilities. )

Come on, guys...manks asked about "tradition" or "superstition", not prop selection and maiden advice. *heh*

Manks...since you'll not be the one flying it, I suggest this:

Take pictures before, DURING, and after.