That just depends. The maiden is going to consist of trimming the plane also. This can be a little scary if you are already worried about flying it and have never trimmed a plane before. I have successfully maidened 3 airplanes including trimming them out, but I have always gone in saying "this is no big deal, I know how to fly". This helps calm my nerves, and lets me do what I know I am capable of doing. If you think you are capable, then you will be fine.

If you have a sim, flip your controller on its back, and upside down, and move the trims away from center. Then, without looking at the controller, take the plane up and trim it out. This will help prepare you for what the plane may do.

I myself don't like having someone next to me on a maiden (I never fly alone, I just dont like someone next to me). I do however enjoy the company after the maiden is out of the way. I just dont like the added stress on maiden.