More of 'my 2 cents':
First, I'd start with glue tests. You need to know the right amount of glue needed on each surface and the number of minutes of set time for optimal bonding. If the glue instructions say something like "apply when tacky" you need to know just what that looks and feels like.
Secondly, the floor pattern for the entire area must be completely mapped out.
Check all boards and set aside any which have an obvious twist or warp. Use those for end cuts and edge boards
Good engineered flooring installers only do a small area at a time, so that they can be certain of a good glue bond and that things don't "get away" from them. I assume your 10' boards are tongue and grooved on the ends, so you're not going to cut them to 7'. I'd probably do no more than 4 boards at a time, 20 sq ft. which is a good size area. Since the boards are staggered, lay them down in place, scribe the glue edge area, then apply the glue only in that area. I would have heavy flat weighted objects, rented somewhere if I had to, to place over those entire board areas after setting and taping them. Have enough weights so you can complete several 4 board areas before removing the set that has been down longest.
This may slow down the job, but it will save problems.
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