Friday's The Big Day ... Or Is It?

[RUCRAYZE]

I'm thinking wild blueberry donuts with a blueberry glaze alongside the tea or coffee would be a good compromise.

O.K. done!! limit 4 servings (it might be a long research study(LOL)

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Ya... Its all fun and games until someone has a heart attack!

Just ask former President Clinton, remember the crap he ate, then a triple by-pass later- now a vegan!!

 

[BaldGuy]

Perhaps one of the junior Engineers got grounded by there mommy.

 

[Jim H]

Here is my engine sound!

Gorgeous plane, fantastic sound. I am quite confident our Elio won't sound anything like that......

 

[Jim H]

I will commission a study for you that states doughnuts are good for you. I will lead with the research!

Need any volunteers?.......

 

[Rickb]

LOL, Rachel Maddow!! MSNBC 9-10)didn't we get started with Chris Matthews? MSNBC 7-8pm
Chris Hayes 8-9pm -too funny.

Laugh outloud funny.

 

[BaldGuy]

Overall, I don't like to be lied too. But here is an exception. If there was a problem with the engine (didn't start, sounds horrible, blew up, isn't finished yet, etc) I do feel it was best to come up with this excuse and give no reschedule date.

I think admitting a major engine problem now would really hurt both Elios and IAV credibility.

 

[outsydthebox]

Overall, I don't like to be lied too. But here is an exception. If there was a problem with the engine (didn't start, sounds horrible, blew up, isn't finished yet, etc) I do feel it was best to come up with this excuse and give no reschedule date.

I think admitting a major engine problem now would really hurt both Elios and IAV credibility.

I understand and agree.
We have had some "bits" of information that leave me confident that the Engine is 1) intact. 2) has been run successfully. 3) performed better than expected.
In a recent interview, PE also said that there are some NDA's in place that prevent them from telling us more. Some serious enough that, if they "got out", could jeopardize progress. I have no choice but to be patient. and I am comfortable with that.

 

[Ekh]

Overall, I don't like to be lied too. But here is an exception. If there was a problem with the engine (didn't start, sounds horrible, blew up, isn't finished yet, etc) I do feel it was best to come up with this excuse and give no reschedule date.

I think admitting a major engine problem now would really hurt both Elios and IAV credibility.

I don't think I was liked to when I talked to Elio about this delay. IAV pre-empted Elio to deal with a major customer's emergency. What does it take to kill rumor and speculation around here? Jeez!

 

[Rickb]

Overall, I don't like to be lied too. But here is an exception. If there was a problem with the engine (didn't start, sounds horrible, blew up, isn't finished yet, etc) I do feel it was best to come up with this excuse and give no reschedule date.

I think admitting a major engine problem now would really hurt both Elios and IAV credibility.

No exceptions for me. IAV is an established reputable business with a long list of accomplishments. The purpose for testing is to discover problems and fix them, certainly not a crediblity issue with either company.

Note: Interesting that IAV is 50% controlled by Volkswagen. Volkswagen was one of the first auto manufacturers to develop a production ready three wheeler in 2008 the GX3. They halted the GX3 due to possible safety and liability issues. The GX3 was followed up by 2 other enclosed cabin 2 seater VW concepts in 2010. I followed these concepts hoping one would have made it to production.