Centre Cities.
I agree! If you don't know what the plan is then at least let them have a go. It takes a lot of $$ and a lot of guts and time to start an operation and I don't think many (sensible) people do it without research.
The 1011 may not be the best choice if you have unlimited funds but compared with some other available options may still not be that bad.
Everyone has to start somewhere - look at some of the big names now, only a few years ago they were nothing flying ancient 732's - they took the risks, some failed, some went big.
Give the guys a chance you never know!
Tex