From ideas to altitude. Below are the phases & goalposts for Skylab. As resources fall in, goals fill out. Then we execute. This is our path forward.
Objective: Establish a space for all ideas around Wind & Wireless – refine mission, define brand, build presence.
Estimated Cost: ~$25/month hosting + domain + free/open tools
Objective: Build demonstrator model and digital twin to show the system in miniature.
Estimated Cost: $500–$1,000 base for model + sensors; SolidWorks licensing $2,000‑$5,000; supplies variable
Objective: Secure full aircraft, hangar, begin restorative retrofits and system integration.
Estimated Cost: $250,000–$600,000+ depending on aircraft, work required, hangar, tools, certification
Objective: Get Skylab flying, collecting data, delivering real outcomes.
Estimated Cost: Varies – tooling, insurance, fuel, staffing; expect tens to low hundreds of thousands annually