First Flight In Your Homebuilt Aircraft

Introduced by NASA Space Shuttle Commander, Robert "Hoot" Gibson, the video draws on the resources of more than 40 yrs of EAA expertise. Learn the importance of careful planning, what to do to make a test flight go smoothly, and what to do if problems arise. The initial flights in any aircraft are a challenging and rewarding experience. Get a head start with this video.

[@darrellwells1660]

And always wear a helmet, visor and nomex flight suit, gloves and sturdy footwear when flying test flights.

[@ronjohnson303]

Darrell Wells. And none of that will do any good if you hit the ground going fast

[@ronjohnson303]

1st flight get altitude and wear a parachute

[@MrJdsenior]

I hate to promote any regulation, but perhaps a requirement of certification (if it is not already) in type should be required previous to your first flight, if possible (obviously if you are designing/building a new design it is not, directly) but even then a similar aircraft, performance envelope wise, can be found and flown to proficiency. As a homebuilder, Just sayin'.
As for the vid, good stuff. not AT ALL sure about your last music choice, though. REALLY, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"???

[@ronjohnson303]

He flew a casket racer