Over 2,000 airplane models from around the world grace this small
aviation museum, from the size of a postage stamp to wingspans of
over six feet, all made of at least 95% paper products.
An engine designer and the founder of the Pratt & Whitney
Aircraft Company. He was made US Army captain and assigned to
oversee production of aircraft engines during World War I.
"Of course, our critics are eager to triumphantly say
"I told you so!" And perhaps they are right -- for the near term. I
have often told you that although Eclipse is not yet as good I
believe we will eventually be at avoiding problems, I’ll put
our ability to solve tough problems up against that of any other
individual or company. Pundits have predicted our demise an almost
incalculable number of times... There is zero doubt in my mind that
our current challenges will produce a stronger company, and a
better product. We’ve done it before, and we will do it
again.
Source: Eclipse Aircraft CEO Vern Raburn, in a
letter to customers Friday detailing the reasons for a regretable
slip in the company's planned production schedule through
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