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We seem to have almost beaten to death the topic of
what responsibility Chelton has in the Direct 2 situation.
Some points that are not legal but business
considerations or pragmatic issues.
- What will happen to Chelton's
relationship with their dealers if they take a "hard line"
position?
- To the extent that some of their dealers do both
experimental and certified work (like my panel builder does) could this affect
the certified side of their business as well?
- What will happen to Chelton's relationship with
current and future customers if they take a "hard line" position?
- Are there other EFIS manufacturers who (sensing a
business opportunity) are courting Chelton's customers - Like OP and
Garmin? (nature abhors a vacuum)
- Are there any salesman out there saying: "Be
careful of buying a Chelton - they don't stand behind their
product?"
As other people on the list have pointed out
previously, working out some kind of compromise might be the best
approach. Chelton's contribution to the compromise could be supplying
components at wholesale/reduced prices without picking up the whole
cost.
As it turns out, I am probably going to be in
pretty good shape. My panel builder has tentatively agreed that
they are responsible for providing me with all the components needed to
build my panel. In addition, Crossbow has "stepped up to the plate" with
an offer of a significant discount on their AHARS. I believe that the
software issues with the Crossbow have been resolved - please correct me if I am
wrong.
D. Brunner
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