Skepticism relating to that issue is quite healthy.
Hello eetrojan.
I think skepticism is a great thing. If my father had been more skeptical of his doctor's advice he may still be alive today.
I don't mind simplex. Reasonably civil, a tad monotonous and maybe a little heavy-handed with the "they all lied" theory, but hey, he's entitled to an opinion and this is the internet after all. He obviously has an axe to grind and I keep waiting for the final conclusion - but I'm now doubting there is one? I thought a while back this was heading to a grand "therefore the real flight belongs to....", or "the first really practical aircraft was...", but not anymore. I can kinda grasp his 1903 power-glide concept, but proving it convincingly in 2014? Very unlikely.
But with over 7,000 views to the thread since late May, wow! - and with many twists and turns along the way, I find it very entertaining! Keep up the good fight mate!
Orville got the first pilot's license.
Skepticism at work...
