The FAA recently announced a program that has been in the works for sometime. Now owners of newly built experimental aircraft can add an additional layer of safety during the phase one flight testing. Use the link listed to download FAA AC 90-116 to learn how you can have an additional Qualified Pilot fly with you on your first flight!
http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_90-116.pdf