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Mile:

Regardless of what the FAA says, you are obligated to do what you feel is
safest. I would definitely recommend that the builder NOT perform the first
flight. All the effort that went into the building of the plane will
seriously torque your brain chemistry.

Years ago I was talking to a biker in a bar who's left side was bandaged
from his ankle to his elbow. He described in loving detail every facet of
his prized motorcycle and how he skidded on some gravel on a turn. The bike
went down and he held on until it stopped, cushioning the chrome and steel
with his own flesh. When I asked why he just didn't get off and roll he
looked at me incredulously and said "My body will heal".

If you have a problem on your first flight, your decision process will be
clouded by the horror that your baby may be damaged. Hire an experienced
pilot for the first flight. Mike DeHate, Charlie Kohler, Tony Durizzi, Don
Goetz and Dave Morse are good choices and good guys to know. After first
flight, get enough dual in your airplane to feel comfortable.

Don't worry about 40 verses 25 hours. Take the 40, it is the only time you
will have a really good excuse to just go and fly the airplane without
having to justify a trip ;) "Sorry honey, I'd love to take you and your
mother shopping for floor tile but I have to go fly the airplane."

Regards
Brent Regan

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