"Tami, John E" wrote:

Well, I have the advantage (disadvantage) of not being able to build
anything for a good 10+ years probably (3 boys, and a 4th on the way!) So I
can sit back and learn from everyone. The Atlantica does have a Ballistic
chute. As far as the Stall, I'm waiting to see... I've seen both sides. I
seem to remember a lot of successful ultralites (Mitchell B-10's) on the
extreme bottom end of the scale. I may go talk to some of our Aero engineers
here (Boeing) about that.....

But I've seen nothing but fantastic integrity on the part of the
Designer....and a constant pursuit of safety.

JET

Paul Lamar responded:

And up front money I might add. Always runs a red flag up in my book.

Well, perhaps.  But keep in mind that the money:
a. isn't due until they have a flying prototype (which will put some real-world
into the numbers),
and b. will be held in an escrow account, providing a margin of safety.

Russell Kent

I still would not buy it until 10 or 15 have been flying for a few years.

Paul Lamar
 
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