First 2 pre-serial MiG-35s at assembling line of RAC "MiG". Maiden flight 1-st fighter is expected this year v bmpd
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Maiden flight
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The
maiden flight of an aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground under its own power. This is similar to a ship's
.
The first flight of a new aircraft type is always a historic occasion for the type. It is also one of the most dangerous, because the exact handling characteristics of the aircraft are generally unknown. The first flight of a new type is almost invariably flown by a highly experienced
. First flights are usually accompanied by a
, to verify items like altitude, airspeed, and general
.
A first flight is only one stage in the development of an aircraft type. Unless the type is a pure research aircraft (such as the
), the aircraft must be tested extensively to ensure that it delivers the desired performance with an acceptable margin of safety. In the case of civilian aircraft, a new type must be certified by a governing agency (such as the
in the United States) before it can enter operation.