Dan,

I have no experience with the ES model and I've only flown one "first" flight in an experimental aircraft Lancair 320), but I'll still offer some advise.

1. If the field is too short for acceleration to takeoff speed followed by an abort, then it is too short for your first flight.

2. If you cannot climb, within a few minutes, to an altitude which will guarantee a glide to a field that you are comfortable making a "dead stick" landing, then it is too short. If you're comfortable and able to dead stick in to your 2600' field, then you're home free (I wouldn't be on a first flight).

3. Be conservative and expect the unexpected.

Good luck!

Bill Kennedy
N42BK