In actual fact I do know of 18 wheeler. Unfortunately have not had the pleasure of meeting him, but we share an interest in building racing engines and the cacophony of equipment that surrounds them. 18 wheeler informed me of this thread and I have voluntarily inserted my argument.
FNG I think it is you that refuses to adhere to basic scientific principals. It is you that believes that Pearce did not fly, whereas there is a body of evidence to prove that indeed left the solid earth (briefly). So if you believe so heartily that he failed then you prove he did so.
In regards to witnesses, you state that Wright followers are aware of the unreliability of witness testimony. Then what would the Wright flight be without witnesses!? Your argument only states that both flights failed to exist.
In closing it appears that you have lost all focus on the argument and instead are forced to counter with weak diatribe. Why not attempt to keep this factual, or sir are you out of facts?