Posted for "Jabe Luttrell" <JabeLuttrell@comcast.net>:

 [LML] Re: VFR for flight testing (for LIVP, LIVPT)Hello Jeff,
 
 During the Toyota V8 experimental flight testing program we regularly
conducted flights upto 30,000 feet.  We used IFR flight plans and operated as
experimental.  Our home base was Bradley International Airport (Class C).  We
got a very large flight area that included Class C airspace.  Such was
necessary for the type of testing.  We negotiated with ATC (face to face) to
avoid arrival and departure routes and would routinely get block altitude
clearances.  We did a lot of holding patterns with 20mile legs at various
altitudes.  You really need to talk to the FAA and work out your plans.  Once
you have your plans you need to stick to them.
 
 Jabe Luttrell