The

one area of probable benefit of research with public funding is for
truly basic research where the payoff is so far down the road that it
is difficult to see it, and therefore difficult to get funded.   Also, if
done correctly (NACA) the research info is out there for everyone to
use and "a rising (knowledge) tide floats all boats".

This is absolutely true.  Unfortunately, the NASA general aviation programs
(AGATE and SATS) don't fit this mold.

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