Re: [Vo]:Jed's misunderstanding of BLP

[Jed Rothwell]

Harry Veeder wrote:

I think the situation with BLP is very different from that of the Wright
Brothers. As far as I know, BLP is the only group actively researching
hydrinos, whereas the Wrights were not alone in their quest to develop
controlled powered flight.

There is no doubt that BLP is in a unique position!

However, from 1900 to 1904 the Wrights were pretty much alone. As 
Crouch said, the field was "moribund." Others had been killed or had 
given up. Maxim was the last serious contender and he gave up in 
1894. Langley tried to launch twice in 1903 but his design was hopeless.

- Jed