"N93332" wrote in message
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Take the inspector/mechanic on the 1st 'test' flight. (S)he shouldn't
hesitate even at the offer...

While I agree that the IA ought to be willing to ride in the airplane they
just inspected, they may still hesitate to ride in the plane with the owner.
Not speaking of anyone in particular, of course, but there are certainly
pilots out there with whom a sane mechanic would want to avoid flying with
at all costs.

Now, if that mechanic refuses to ride in the airplane even with a pilot of
their choosing, that's definitely a warning sign.

Pete