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Originally posted by trebor451
There's speculation right there, and silly speculation at that. What makes you think "Feds" were guarding him, other than your speculation?
What non-version of your event has "Feds" guarding Lloyd?
Originally posted by trebor451
Oh goody! This ought to be good! We get to find out *precisely* where the wing hit the pole, at what height, where on the wing it hit, how airwake flow and turbulence affected the pole's action post-impact, if there were any post-impact forces imparted on the pole (underwing fairings, engine cowling, etc)! At last! Answers!
Unless you or someone else (perhaps we can get a speculation from Tezzjaw) can provide definitive data on where Lloyd began braking or the other unknowns, this is an exercise in guestimation.
Originally posted by turbofan
Furthermore, as I'm about to show Trebor, the pole cannot enter the
vehicle as required due to the direction of force imparted by the wing.
Would either of you like to propose a stopping distance from 40 MPH,
or shall we stick with 40 feet?
You may want to try a few braking tests in your car before answering;
even better if you have a similar car to Lloyd's.
Originally posted by tezzajw
Many photos show Lloyde standing by or near his cab with some people, who may or may not look like Feds, in close proximity with him. That's it.
That's not speculation, trebor, that's what the photos show.
posted by turbofan
Would either of you like to propose a stopping distance from 40 MPH,
or shall we stick with 40 feet?
posted by trebor451
60 to 80 feet is what I came up with with the parameters being 40 mph and a braking coefficient of .8. Lots of variables, though, we don't know - thinking time, reaction time, actual windshield impact point, actual brake application point, etc. Just going on Lloyd's statements of "40 mph and 40' skid" is, shall we say, poor science.
Originally posted by trebor451
And I'm sure you will let us know *how* you came up with the "30 foot" estimate?[\quote]
There are several sources for the pole length based on photo scaling
and DOT figures. It's tough to measure the arc of the pole using the
picture evidence, but I gave you the benefit of the doubt with a 30 foot
figure even though I've seen estimates of 35 feet.
Oh goody! This ought to be good! We get to find out *precisely* where the wing hit the pole, at what height, where on the wing it hit, how airwake flow and turbulence affected the pole's action post-impact, if there were any post-impact forces imparted on the pole (underwing fairings, engine cowling, etc)! At last! Answers!
Considering that none of the other poles were subjected to this "wake
turbulence", and the glass lay nicely on the road, let me suggest
that a 200+ pound section of pole #1 with forward momentum would experience 'f-all' with respect to jet engine 'wake'.
Just going on Lloyd's statements of "40 mph and 40' skid" is, shall we say, poor science.
You suggested 60-80 feet, and I'll give you 40 feet just to make it
interesting. As you'll see, it wont make much of a difference.
I'm just about complete with the scaling and animation of the sequence.
Hopefully, I'll have it posted for review by tomorrow afternoon.
[edit on 21-5-2009 by turbofan]
Originally posted by trebor451
What do "Feds" look like, Tezzajw? Please...illuminate us as to what "Feds" "may or may not look like". Those people standing with Lloyd may or may not be "Feds".
posted by trebor451
60 to 80 feet is what I came up with with the parameters being 40 mph and a braking coefficient of .8. Lots of variables, though, we don't know - thinking time, reaction time, actual windshield impact point, actual brake application point, etc. Just going on Lloyd's statements of "40 mph and 40' skid" is, shall we say, poor science.
Originally posted by turbofan
Considering that none of the other poles were subjected to this "wake
turbulence", and the glass lay nicely on the road, let me suggest
that a 200+ pound section of pole #1 with forward momentum would experience 'f-all' with respect to jet engine 'wake'.
Originally posted by trebor451
Speculation about what you "believe", "could", "should", or "might" have happened renders this discussion or any submission from you useless (which is where this will end up, based on your other submissions on these subjects). I am not interested in what you "think". I already know what you "think" (i.e. missile batteries at the Pentagon, Gopher 06 flight events,etc) and to be quite honest your credibility is suspect at the git-go. This is not about speculation. I am well aware of CIT and PfT's penchant for making "stuff" up when you are in need of "facts" and I will not put up with anything of the sort.
Originally posted by trebor451
You really don't know anything about air wake/wake turbulence or computational fluid dynamics, do you? Not to mention what it can do to free-floating bodies. Wake turbulence can do some pretty funky things, wouldn't you agree?
You have already "made up" a 30' length of the light pole and 200+ lbs, and of course the longer and heavier the pole, the better your "story" stands.
You are sticking with "40'" on the braking distance, clearly a wrong number based on every braking-distance calculator/formula out there.
Originally posted by turbofan
Who are you trying to kid buddy?
I haven't made up a thing. YOu need to do some research.
Do you know the length of a pole given by the DOT? Did you try to
measure the pole in the photo using scaled objects and perspective?
Originally posted by trebor451
You really don't know anything about air wake/wake turbulence or computational fluid dynamics, do you? Not to mention what it can do to free-floating bodies. Wake turbulence can do some pretty funky things, wouldn't you agree?
Originally posted by trebor451
YOU haven't made up a thing? What do you call that 30' estimate?
You want me to get into the variables that you ignored now or later?
Originally posted by turbofan
I'd really like to finish this in the next couple of replies.
Originally posted by trebor451
You have already "made up" a 30' length of the light pole and 200+ lbs, and of course the longer and heavier the pole, the better your "story" stands. You are sticking with "40'" on the braking distance, clearly a wrong number based on every braking-distance calculator/formula out there. I could care less if that "40" helps me or helps you or helps April Gallop. I'm *really* looking forward to where you place the aircraft as it passes over the
Rt 27/Columbia Pike overpass.
Accuracy is money in the credibility bank and right now your account is in the negative.
Originally posted by The Wave
reply to post by tezzajw
Hi!,
And Tezz, I'm afraid neither will you.
Have been reading this circular thread for some time along with many of the other 911 threads, and to be honest - it would appear that this has deteriorated into no more than the usual ego v ego scoring.
A pity, as somewhere underneath the rubble, there is probably a truth which is a composite of both party's views.
And if Lloyde was that far up the road; (the top of the map is about 320 feet from the #1 pole; so add another 150 feet up the road) then why didn't he see the alleged 757 crossing in front of him in the distance?
Originally posted by turbofan
I'm trying to work with you here, please do not suggest I'm making up
numbers. The research has already been provided by others from the
Department of Transportation for original pole length. We're not far
off on our calculations based on photo evidence.
Please go ahead and list any variables that you deem important to continue
this discussion.
While you're at it, PLEASE confirm the braking distance and pole length as you seem to have missed those questions from my previous post.
I'd really like to finish this in the next couple of replies.
Originally posted by Stillresearchn911
Just b/c you come to that conclusion doesn't mean that the pole was planted.
Originally posted by Stillresearchn911
For me it is simple..Loyd is not remembering exactly how it happened. Therefore you guys take his words to be gospel (in this case, b/c thats not always the case. Other times you guys believe he's a genius acting like a old senile man).
Originally posted by Stillresearchn911
He was going a lot slower than 40mph in order to stop before where the pole had come for, isn't that obvious.
Originally posted by Stillresearchn911
Lincolns(especially the older models say pre 98) are extremely sturdy, strong cars that can take a massive amount of abuse. You can tell just by looking at the interior that only something like a 200lb pole falling on it could do something like that. All of the damage to the vehicle fits what could or might happen if that pole was to be throw into it.
Originally posted by Stillresearchn911
Also, someone should combine EVERY available photo of the windshield after damaged you will see that the hole is quite large. I notice in one of the photos it appears that the windshield was pushed back together. Last time I had looked at all this in one of CITs threads the hole was almost as big as the entire windshield.
Originally posted by Stillresearchn911
It appeared to me that the pole might of entered in the top right hand corner or passenger side of the Lincoln.
Originally posted by Stillresearchn911
So for me it all seems to line up ,
Originally posted by Stillresearchn911
The thought, that after the explosion and before anyone like Ingersoll can show up some multiple man crew pops into action creating the whole entire stage perfectly, to me is just not even logical or possible.