Howsabout said
My observations have been dispassionate and made from reflection in retirement. I happen to believe the talent is there, if properly managed, to test whether this is a goer or not.
Its not about "talent", its about proper project management that considers all aspects, procedures, airspace, documentation, facilities, ATC training, pilot education, to name just a few.
I'd be concerned about the timelines, timelines to develop a trial, timelines for the trial, and then what? Continue with an orphan? Withdraw at the end of the trial? Park the idea until a full roll-out?