Before the ball rolls into the lawyer's court, consider compromise.

The interested parties share equally in the cost of resolution. Chelton should provide the Pinpoint equipment at their cost or complete systems at Direct-To's cost. Chelton should provide support for all systems.

Then….Chelton pays 1/3, Chelton purchaser pays 1/3, Selling Avionics Dealer pays 1/3.

Purchasers who bought from Direct-To, pay 1/2.

Advantages to:

Chelton---

Early damage control to their reputation (future Experimental and Certified Sales)

Goodwill (this will fester if allowed to continue)

Lawsuits (inevitable if not resolved quickly)

May even be seen as rescuing their customers.

Selling Avionics Dealers---

Avoid lawsuits

Avoid time consuming distraction from running their business

Avoid likely much higher costs if this drags out

Salvage future Chelton sales

Avoid a black eye for the industry.

Chelton purchasers with incomplete systems (us)---

Obtain complete systems as soon as possible

Substantially reduced cost and further delay compared to most alternatives.

If this is to work, it would have to be accepted by the parties sooner rather than later. This forum could provide an indication to Chelton and their dealers before positions are staked out.

I know not every one will appreciate my suggesting they dig down and write another check. I also know these things only get worse as they drag out and then everyone suffers, except the attorneys of course.

 

Steve Colwell  (needing Pinpoint components)