February 14, 20233 yr Author 1 hour ago, dave2013 said: They are not as good as what we have, and that's all I can say. Trust me on that. Dave Their satellite system isn't according to some sources, its in second place though. USA then, China, so still very sophisticated. I believe their numbers are high too. But of course, the capabilities of both nations are classified. Edited February 14, 20233 yr by martin-w
February 15, 20233 yr Author Latest is that the three objects after the Chinese balloon, may have been just meteorological or commercial balloons. Overreacting after the Chinese balloon basically.
February 15, 20233 yr Very similar to “the battle of los Angles “ right before America joined WW2 then …….🤔 787 captain. Previously 24 years on 747-400.Technical advisor on PMDG 747 legacy versions QOTS 1 , FS9 and Aerowinx PS1.
February 15, 20233 yr 36 minutes ago, martin-w said: Overreacting after the Chinese balloon basically. I suspect the military and those in government who needed to know have known about these for some time. But the word leaked out and the military had to respond in some way. And then others in government who don't have a need to know started posturing. That's usually the way it happens. Lots of speculation and guessing by those who think they know but really don't. But it makes for good news cycles and we get to worry about things we know nothing about. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
February 15, 20233 yr 6 minutes ago, birdguy said: Lots of speculation and guessing by those who think they know but really don't. That means us. We are already on page 5. Dugald Walker
February 15, 20233 yr Administrators 44 minutes ago, dmwalker said: That means us. We are already on page 5. Yep, lots of hot air floating around here! Enough to fill several spy balloons. Charlie AronAVSIM Board of Directors-ADMIN/Moderator-RegistrarJust going to run a Chromebook and not upgrade to a Windows computer. Too many problems with the new Sims! 😱Trying to keep peace and harmony and the will of Landru on the site seems to be a full time job!
February 15, 20233 yr Author 1 hour ago, birdguy said: I suspect the military and those in government who needed to know have known about these for some time. But the word leaked out and the military had to respond in some way. And then others in government who don't have a need to know started posturing. Could be.
February 15, 20233 yr 2 hours ago, martin-w said: Latest is that the three objects after the Chinese balloon, may have been just meteorological or commercial balloons. Overreacting after the Chinese balloon basically. I think that is the case with the one shot down over Lake Huron at least. “Octagonal in shape with strings hanging down”. That sounds like some kind of commercial or advertising balloon that got loose. Jim BarrettLicensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Avionics, Electrical & Air Data Systems Specialist. Qualified on: Falcon 900, CRJ-200, Dornier 328-100, Hawker 850XP and 1000, Lear 35, 45, 55 and 60, Gulfstream IV and 550, Embraer 135, Beech Premiere and 400A, MD-80.
February 16, 20233 yr Author 19 hours ago, JRBarrett said: I think that is the case with the one shot down over Lake Huron at least. “Octagonal in shape with strings hanging down”. That sounds like some kind of commercial or advertising balloon that got loose. I think they all were balloons. No aliens this time. 😀
February 16, 20233 yr On 2/15/2023 at 7:16 AM, dmwalker said: That means us. We are already on page 5. Yeah, Dugald, that means us. A bunch of blind people trying to describe an elephant. But it's quite fun, isn't it? It gives us all an opportunity to sound intelligent. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
February 16, 20233 yr I'm surprised that all the amateur astronomers out there with telescopes that can see the craters on the Moon and the rings of Saturn that none of them were curious enough to look for those balloons. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
February 16, 20233 yr Author 1 hour ago, birdguy said: I'm surprised that all the amateur astronomers out there with telescopes that can see the craters on the Moon and the rings of Saturn that none of them were curious enough to look for those balloons. Noel I guess it would be a bit of a struggle trying to locate them.
February 16, 20233 yr 3 hours ago, martin-w said: I guess it would be a bit of a struggle trying to locate them. I was thinking while they were scanning the sky thry would have accidentally come upon one. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
February 16, 20233 yr On 2/15/2023 at 9:39 AM, martin-w said: 🤔 I think we've been quite unbiased and sensible about it. Indeed we have. And I for one welcome our new feline overlords. Rhett 7800X3D ♣ 96 GB G.Skill Flare ♣ Gigabyte 4090 ♣ Crucial P5 Plus 2TB
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