It might just be worth pointing out that there is quite a difference between a 'test' and a 'run' and clearly you can only configure an aircraft for flight that is fit to do so. The other point, of course, is that this particular aircraft should have been nowhere near 'takeoff' speed.
A reality check for some of the more pie in sky posts on this thread perhaps in that it doesn't have a 'soul' nor is it a 'homesick angel reaching for the stars'. It is a collection of metal and various fluids maintained and controlled by one or more humans. It only does what it did because of their actions.
It's been over two weeks now. No video and no proper explanation. What gives?
Last edited by coldplayer; 18th May 2009 at 21:26.