On Tue, 2011-10-18 at 23:01 -0400, Jed Rothwell wrote: > David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote: > > I asked Mr. Rossi whether or not he has tested several ECATS > together in a moderate sized configuration to determine how > well they function as a team. He responded yes to my query. > He further stated that he plans to activate them in groups of > 6 as he powers up the entire system. > > > Well, that is a relief. I am glad he said that. I hope it is true.
It is inconceivable to me that anyone would test a device as complex as the 1mw reactor, cold, in front of an audience. Jed, I know from your posts that you are an astute historian. Even the Wright Brothers had everything in place before their public demonstration. Wikipedia reads, "Wilbur won a coin toss and made a three-second flight attempt on December 14, 1903, stalling after takeoff and causing minor damage to the Flyer. (Because December 13, 1903, was a Sunday, the brothers did not make any attempts that day, even though the weather was good.) In a message to their family, Wilbur referred to the trial as having "only partial success", stating "the power is ample, and but for a trifling error due to lack of experience with this machine and this method of starting, the machine would undoubtedly have flown beautifully."[52] Following repairs, the Wrights finally took to the air on December 17, 1903, making two flights each from level ground into a freezing headwind gusting to 27 miles per hour (43 km/h)." Craig
