Replies to post #2170 on Moller International (fka MLER)

[j5mith]

If you have a real working example of this world changing engine, then why are you wasting your time trying to sell it to losers like Moller International?

There are lots of other companies competing in this space with real programs and real flying aircraft. The limitations of electric propulsion in this area (battery mass, in particular) are well known. Why not try to convince someone that's actually flying (and has a chance to accomplish something), rather than a company that hasn't flown anything in more than fifteen years?

[Po3sHare]

I agree that Moller's obsession with his rotary engine is a problem, but he has convinced himself and his shareholders and fans that his rotary engine is the key. Convincing him (and his shareholders and fans) that he is on the wrong path will be impossible. Impossible.

There are some fundamental beliefs held by the Moller fans and shareholders and they are impossible to change:

- The Rotary engine is the key
- Moller is not at all at fault with their 2003 run-in with the SEC
- Moller just needs a little more money to achieve success
- The Skycar prototype is basically ready to fly
- Moller is somehow still THE authority on flying cars
- There are 'provisional orders' for millions of engines
- There are actually engines working to claimed specs
- "This time is different"

None of these are true, of course.