Looks like Australia is becoming more and more of a flight test and/or flight research destination. This first flight was relatively brief for a transport-sized, fixed-gear aircraft, but they apparently accomplished their desired objectives. The configuration appears fairly conventional, so I would expect things to go well unless the plane has some unusual features that are not readily apparent, but I would have to list it as unusual NOT to take a plane up to a medium altitude to perform a bit of slow flight before coming in for that first landing. I guess they figure that it is so similar to the GA-8 that there was no need for that step. Careful... don't get cocky, guys!
http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/2012/newsDetails210512l.php
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