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As I stated earlier I like to keep an open mind (.05%) for the possibility of alien craft. But there's one thing that has bothered me for quite awhile. Let's say that what crashed at Roswell wasn't a spy craft (highly doubtful) from another government and is wasn't alien (highly doubtful) so it must have been a balloon like the Air Force said. Reports of alien bodies recovered at the Roswell site have surfaced and been around for years. So the official Air Force explanation was another test project (the name escapes me) this one involving high altitude parachute drops using dummies. This ex

dragon - your comments are hysterically funny. :blink: ;) Sadly, I can honestly see that taking place with certain segments of our society, which would be a terrible commentary on our society for a first contact. Since our solar system apparently does not have any other life with the exception of the possibility of microbes or bacteria it is self evident that any other intelligent life would have to originate from another star system. The biggest problem is the vast distance. I personally believe that the universe is swarming with life, animal, plant and intelligent. Again the biggest prob

I don't know why but some of the best pilosophical observations I've heard come from Sci-Fi movies. In the 2nd Star Trek flick (The Wrath of Kahn) Mr. Spock says "the needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few." How true. In the movie "Contact" with Jody Foster (based on Carl Sagan's book) her character as a little girl asks her father "do you think there's life out there?" Her father replies "if there isn't, then its a terrible waste of space." My screen saver at home is a program from the University of Calif. at Berkley - S.E.T.I. Every 40 hours I get a block recorded from the Ara

Awesome photography. Thank you for sharing.

Randy - I agree with you, I don't believe anything "alien" happened at Roswell. However when it comes to UFO's, I keep an open mind (.05%) just in case. I completely eliminate all reported sightings made by the speculation freaks. Its the people with impeccable credentials filing reports that I question. Airline pilots, military pilots, scientists, police officers, etc. To what end? What could they possibly gain. They know that the minute they make a report, they open themselves up to ridicule and evaluation. I've logged over ten thousand hours after 25 years of flying and have seen many stra

At long last! The mystery is finally solved. (LOL, that was funny B) ) On the other hand, your theory is a plausible as any I've ever heard. As much as I would like hard evidence that would prove extra terrestial visitation at some point in our planet's history. I am more willing to accept your explanation.

Ken Lim - very insightful comments. We've both seen circular test AC, colloquially known as flying pancakes. Of course back then thrust vectoring wasn't even an idea yet. I wonder if that would have made a difference?

The other night I watched a program on the History Channel called “Roswell, The day After.†Every time I see a program about Roswell I always ponder the same question. 1947 was a very unusual year. The Air Force was about to go autonomous as a separate service. The Navy and the Army Air Force were involved in a huge congressional battle over funding. The Navy had demonstrated that the Battleship was history. Hence, from now on, Battle Groups and Task Forces would be formed around the aircraft carrier. The planet is 7/10’s water and the Navy could deliver an airborne force anywhere. The

"All my ex's wear Rolex's" (ain't alimony grand?) :huh:

Hi DUX - Please pay attention to Mister Sander. He is intelligent, at the top of his game, witty, philosophical at times, but most important Kolja always speaks truth in these type of matters. I concur with everone's assessment, as long as it keeps accurate time, the el cheapo is the way to go. Especially with the sophisticated avionics today. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't have a working knowledge of the basics and know how to compute time, distance, speed the old fashion way. It could save your bacon someday. I used to wear a timex ($6.95 at the BX back then) and I was quite fond of

Ditto!

Chris - In that case check my post on Best Girl in Test Club. I think females are certainly capable to act in a combat role, I just think its much worse on them if captured.

Not shabby - reminds me a little of Dana Delaney from China Beach.

I'll apologize in advance if I hurt anyone's feelings, but that thing looks like Zsa Zsa Gabor's Christmas Tree.

Certainly a good thing, something that has come of age and one doesn't get an assignment like that as a PR move. I commend the Air Force. (betcha didn't think you'd hear that out of me) I wonder how long it will take Navy to follow? The Blue Angels do have some female ground crew.

Concur

Roger that. Soon.

jrallman - the only thing that's bugging me is that I've just got to the point where I'm mastering my hobby. This is my first build that I'm beginning to think of as being contest worthy. Now all of a sudden our hobby is evolving - lighting! Of course I'd like to give it a try - maybe my next one.

They say necessity is the mother of invention. Here's a couple things I stumbled onto yesterday. Some of you know that my mother is in very poor health. As a result my wife and I take turns staying with her. It was my turn for the past two days. A very boring proposition indeed. (she doesn't have cable or nuthin) I brought my Devastator plus some tools and supplies along with me. I figured I could get a good 12 hrs build time in. I was ready to construct seat belts and had my Tamiya tape cut into the proper width for 3 sets of belts. I was ready to start on belt buckles and adjusters, however

Atten: John Bibay - I don't want to get off subject but I'd like to commend you on an eloquent well stated post, I agree with you 100% especially at the end. My respect for Marines goes up daily. Semper Fi you guys.

Last night I caught an episode of Outer Limits, not the original B/W series but the second series in color. This episode was about a hi-rise apt. building that was automated. each floor had a holographic floor attendant. Residents didn't have to to anything. "TV on" "Fridge open" "Order more juice" Well there was a power failure and nothing worked. I noticed some things as if the program were produced last week. Modern cell phones, a lap top on a desk, the guy even said "lap top on". As the glitch in the computer system that controlled everything progressed, someone said "Looks like a Virus"

I hear ya - thanks for the tip, its already on my list.

Wildcat you did a superb job. I commend you. I built mine about a year ago, OOB and used the same color scheme as yours. Not only was it my first bi-plane it was my first Classic Airframes kit. I read a review and was prepared for the most part. As with you, I had a little problem with the fuselage but managed. Your instrument panel puts mine to shame. That's a fine looking model you have. Bobby

Greta Van Susteren (Fox News) F-16 in formation with a F-22

Thanks - Skyking. Gunner