[Stu_D]

Every day it seems we get a post from somone who has just maidened a new plane BUT many people seem to leave it to others to do . Why ?

I love to maiden , it has to be one of the best parts of getting a new plane . After putting in all that money and time the least you should do is have the first go with the new toy . There is also the slight chance that something can go wrong but if you expect the worst the rest will be a bonus . In my younger days I was a but of a adrenalin junkie and my list of injuries has well an truly caught up with me so this is as close as I get to a thrill .

I have lost one plane on a maiden and another on its second flight so dont get me wrong its not all fun and games , sometimes thing do not go the way intended . Since I started flying (September 2001) I have only once had another person maiden a plane for me . Obviously it was my first plane so I did not know how to fly at all .

So whats the story boys , do you maiden your own or do you get the club pro to see if he can pull the wings off .

Stu