Physics is a fallacy. This world is not in the same reality as ours. All your arguments are pointless. If someone has an idea about tech and no one disagrees its real, if most people disagree, you are using Nazi scientists.
Now then... since I logic-ed with no logic I think that's a Win-Win?
P.S. Dont think the Natives will susceptible to airships for long... if its in my interests to arm them... I will ;)