"Dave" wrote in message
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We must be fortunate.....

Our mechanic "test flys" his work.

After he finishes the annual or other significant work, he takes it
for a flight on our dime..

We don't mind....

Actually he flys the singles that he is qualified to be PIC, and
rides in the twins ..

My mechanics don't fly, but their boss does and HE does the checkout flight.