Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"One area that is creating very few problems, most notable in light of the history of this component in the Eclipse program, is the engine that replaced the hard-to-start, hard-to-keep running, Williams FJ22… the Pratt & Whitney PW610F. Raburn is plainly thrilled with Pratt & Whitney and the outstanding results coming out an amazing little engine that is meeting (and even exceeding) a number of promised operational parameters. Raburn talks about the 610F as if it was a cherished son or daughter, plainly pleased to not have to worry (so much) about the viability of one of the most critical aspects of this aircraft's design."

Source: ANN Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, in describing one aspect of the amazing Eclipse 500 development program that does NOT seem to be a source for future concern as the Eclipse heads for a 1Q, '06 Type Certificate. The quote comes from Part Two of a Seven Part Flight test article that examines the state of the aircraft and the development program.

FMI: www.eclipseaviation.com