Maiden Flight Quiz

It marks the first occasion on which it leaves the ground under its own power (correct)

It is usually accompanied by a chase plane

It involves the first launch of rockets

It is always flown by a highly experienced test pilot

To ensure that the aircraft delivers the desired performance

To verify items like altitude, airspeed, and general airworthiness (correct)

To test the handling characteristics of the aircraft

To certify the new aircraft type by a governing agency

The exact handling characteristics of the aircraft were generally unknown (correct)

The aircraft was not tested extensively

The test pilot was inexperienced

The aircraft lacked a chase plane for verification

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