well, if the static potential is bad going into the plane, it's just as bad coming out - and liquid moving through air, especially dry cold air, will build a potential. and you often get better work from the people who are fascinated, motivated and curious than the ones who are simply known to be good at that kind of thing, and rounded up on each new project like the usual suspects. lighting bolt is a pure source of inspiration. i think it can only get better from here, not worse. 