Besides economics (which is a big part, don't get me wrong), I wonder
about the technological advances. These companies seem to play off
each other to push the envelope. I recall being impressed between the
612 and Flybuddy, then the GPS155, to the Northsat M3, to GX60, and so
on. Easier to operate is better and safer.

In the press release, Garmin said, "As a combined organization, we
look forward to achieving even greater levels of product innovation
while providing a higher level of service to all of our aviation
customers."

But I worry about the incentive to improve. The cost to market for a
new player will be enormous, because lots of the talent and experience
is locked up.


Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:8c%6b.393840$uu5.73374@sccrnsc04...
To take another example, you have the only hotel at your airport --
what keeps you from raising the rates to, say, $500/night?

Heeeyyyy....