I agree with you on that point. "I" think one of Rossi's major motivations is to reclaim his reputation that was sullied by the PetrolDragon business.
I think the man has an itch that just can’t be scratched until he gets his childhood dreams out in the open for all to see and use. I’ve known more than one person with these silly dreams. Mine was learning to fly a floatplane. Done and now it doesn’t itch anymore.