Weird California sighting

a reply to: Tajlakz

what doesn't lie? physics

i think the positronic bug zapper is real, phase conjugate mirror & laser communication is real

three-mile long upper atmosphere dirigibles?

training people in their sleep?

With respect to zaphs pic.
I wish there was some scale reference, because what i see is a small aircraft ,the gold cockpit on the left, that looks like some sort or parasite vehicle for the larger aircraft, that shares a design philosophy with an f22.
So what I think it is, is a large stealthy " mothership"that is meant to ferry or deliver a smaller vehicle of some sort.

a reply to: punkinworks10

I was thinking scale model used for RCS testing at a range. Possibly even a flying model, similar to the X-48.

Speaking of which, interesting rumors about that thing.

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: punkinworks10

I was thinking scale model used for RCS testing at a range. Possibly even a flying model, similar to the X-48.

Speaking of which, interesting rumors about that thing.

I've got some of my own ideas about the x48, but that's neither here nor there.
Speaking of scale models, a couple of years ago while driving along 395 near Palmdale, I saw an f16 flying along the highway, at what seemed to be an impossibly slow speed. After a driving alongside for a few minutes I realized it was a 1/2 scale model. It flew between us and a building so I was able to get a sense of scale. It was so realistic, with weapons on pylons and the belly drop tank. After a minute or so it turned away and pulled up, then I lost sight of it.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Wouldn't the x48 be Boomers territory? Gotta think the rumors are true because it would fill a need that's needed for the new fleet. Can't let a sore thumb stick out and ruin the party.

a reply to: BASSPLYR

Nope. It's a different territory than his, although it might make for an interesting tanker.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Oooh! Ooooh! Is it realted to a new AWAC? Oh, wait! A new C5 replacement? One that's stealthier. And can carry more? Hold on what about a stealthy mother ship like a megafortress that can release lots of drones.

Uhhh. .... ...the new Air Force One? Would look cool. Come with its own ball room for guests receptions.

Any rumors on the rumors?

a reply to: BASSPLYR

Nothing that elaborate. Haha. Think smaller.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Like real small 25 foot and under and probably not manned? or smaller like only 130 foot wingspan to say 50 foot wingspan maybe manned maybe not? What sort of smaller you hinting at?

a reply to: BASSPLYR

Smaller than your suggestions. Lol.

a reply to: Zaphod58

A boring portable troop launched drone to fly over some sand dune to scope things out?

If you're in the area I think you're in a believe the facilities out there make numerous models of drones for target practice for the navy. After several incidents of hitting planes pulling targets on leashes they started using drones.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Yo Zaph, just sent you a PM. Things are getting interesting around southern california. I think your prediction was right.

a reply to: BASSPLYR

There's a lot going on that they need to keep an eye on.

a reply to: Zaphod58

I believe it. They are busy these days. But you know it does make me feel safer in a way.

a reply to: BASSPLYR

We staked out Edwards the other night because I got word they were launching that night, but it was when Malaysia got hit, so their schedule got screwed up.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Well looks like they've found a new schedule and are doing just fine. Good luck to them. PS. To the "others" not of ATS. That was impressive guys. ... And good work.

a reply to: BASSPLYR

They had to change target areas.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Interesting. A lot going on in that general direction. How'ed the rest of your stakeout go? Anything exciting whether it's reportable or not?

a reply to: BASSPLYR

Fairly quiet night that night. A few meteors and that was about it.