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Post subject: Re: Icon A5  Posted: 26 May 2016, 18:07 |
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Username Protected wrote: What's an "airframe overhaul?" Whatever they want it to be. When it comes out do they return it to 0 time?
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 26 May 2016, 19:09 |
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Username Protected wrote: What's an "airframe overhaul?" Whatever they want it to be. When it comes out do they return it to 0 time?
"0 SAOH"
Like the Robinson helicopters I imagine.
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 26 May 2016, 22:05 |
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Username Protected wrote: Time was when I thought they had a cool airplane and a forward-looking, millennial-friendly business plan.
Then the purchase agreement came out, followed by their doubling down on it, explaining that they were going to fix the liability crisis by screwing customers.
Now I hope they die a slow, painful death and "Icon" becomes a byword among businesses considering giving Legal authority over Sales. Classic case of a "successful operation" but the patient dies.
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 26 May 2016, 22:07 |
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Username Protected wrote: I only wish Avidyne's customers had been a little more outspoken. What is a manufacturer going to do? Quit selling their widgets or change the agreement?
Hold the line boys. Somewhere along the line, B-schools forgot to teach the Golden Rule of Business, which is "The Customer is always right."
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 26 May 2016, 22:25 |
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Username Protected wrote: Forbes publisher Rich Karlgaard is a pilot.
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 26 May 2016, 22:52 |
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Oshkosh is coming up soon, I'm curious to see what their presence will be this year. For years now they have had one of the best tents, nice presentation. I'm hoping they have a plan for this year, otherwise it might be the end.
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 26 May 2016, 23:41 |
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Username Protected wrote: Forbes publisher Rich Karlgaard is a pilot.
Too bad his boss isn't as supportive of personal aviation, at least for the little people.
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 27 May 2016, 07:10 |
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Username Protected wrote: Oshkosh is coming up soon, I'm curious to see what their presence will be this year. For years now they have had one of the best tents, nice presentation. I'm hoping they have a plan for this year, otherwise it might be the end. They are giving away an ICON at Oshkosh this year.
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 27 May 2016, 07:14 |
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Username Protected wrote: Oshkosh is coming up soon, I'm curious to see what their presence will be this year. For years now they have had one of the best tents, nice presentation. I'm hoping they have a plan for this year, otherwise it might be the end. They are giving away an ICON at Oshkosh this year.
Wow. They haven't made any airplanes but they say they're giving one away.
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Post subject: Re: Icon A5 Posted: 27 May 2016, 07:16 |
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Username Protected wrote:
They are giving away an ICON at Oshkosh this year.
Would this airplane have "strings attached "? Would it be an honest give away? Could you afford to be "married" to this bride? Shotgun marriage?
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