Hi there, finally did the maiden flight today. Did all the usual things like range check, CG and everything checked out. Rolled out to the runway on asphalt and set up on the center line, pushed the throttle forward slowly while keeping my eyes on the wheels. The plane rolled for about 75 feet straight down and gradually lifted off, very scale-like. Retracts up and did the first turn. 2 clicks on aileron and 1 or 2 on elevator was all that was needed. The YS-140 pulled right through the air for a turn-around and low pass over the runway. Outside look was smooth and round with just a little rudder over the top to keep it in line. Barrel roll was pretty good. Immelman and Split-S turns where pretty accurate. After about 8 minutes of oohs and ahhs....it looks great, turned back into the wind for the first landing. Came in a little hot and went around. Second attempt was slower and the plane laid down on the mains pretty well, a little bounce but I wasn't quited used to this bird yet. The tail dropped and the plane slowed for a turn-around with the motor still running. Then a I took my first breath. The most important part of the maiden flight is the landing. After a few transmitter adjustments, I flew the Spit 3 more times today and feel I have a really good War-Bird.