Cardio, I don't think anyone will disagree with your premise that an operation of this magnitude, with this much risk, on the cutting edge of something this revolutionary should be taking care of the people hanging it out there. I seriously doubt that RB won't personally see to it that his family is well cared for. I also agree that the perception of asking for donations can rub people the wrong way, but they may also just be putting in place an avenue for those that wish to donate to do so with no other motive or attempt to shed responsibility.

That said, it's obvious that 8 may have some personal involvement with this accident and thus some emotion. Your comments, this soon after an accident like this (or any accident) violate a basic tenant of professional pilot decorum. As near as I can tell from your posts, you're an aviation hobbyist in the company of guys that live and breath this stuff, some for decades. It's a small community and odds are good guys on this board know those involved. To make accusations while the wreckage is still smoking is like pouring salt in the wound, especially for guys here that may have emotional involvement. I'm not saying it can't be discussed (in the pursuit of safety it must be once the facts are out), but try and use a little more tact in the timing. When the facts come to light, and those involved have come down from the emotional trauma of an event like this, only then should discussions like this be broached... and not before those involved have opened that door.