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Tully Mars · 08-29-2008, 05:23 PM

Yes, twice. Both times while flying.

Once while flying with an instructor on a flight from Kelso, Wa to Spokane, Wa. We witnessed a series of four small bright lights. At one point one of the lights was keeping pace and altitude directly to our left while the other three seemingly danced and changed position in front of our windshield. The lights changed colors repeatedly. With an absence of any comparable objects in view, judging the size or distance of these lights was not possible. This "event" occurred during the day, in clear skies (VFR) just east of the crater of Mt. St. Helen's at approx. at 9500ft. I'd guess these lights stayed in our field of vision for roughly 5-8 mins. after which they disappeared behind Mt. Rainier.

The other event occurred while flying alone at night. Another flight originating out of Kelso, Wa; this time en route to a small airfield in Idaho. Approaching Baker, Or I decided to see how far away the pilot initiated runway lights could be lit up. At, according to my calculations, 75 miles out I began keying the mike with the proper designated frequency for Baker. It was a completely clear calm night. About every 30sec. or so I keyed the mike and saw nothing in the general direction of the airport. After about the fourth or fifth time. I noticed a large lighted object below and north of me. It was round but not perfectly round. I assumed it was on the ground, maybe a high school football field. I looked at my clip board and couldn't find any towns in that general area. I decided to detour and see what it was. As I changed course heading north it appeared to gain altitude and disappeared quickly into the night sky. I'd say I first noticed these lights at 9500ft and had descended to 7500 ft. when I lost sight of them. I changed course back to south east and within moments could see the lights of Baker. I keyed the mike again and baker went dark. The rest of the flight to Idaho was without incident.

I have no idea what either any of these light were. Both times nothing in the plane seemed out of place, all of the equipment appeared to be working normally.

08-29-2008, 05:23 PM	#38 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Yes, twice. Both times while flying. Once while flying with an instructor on a flight from Kelso, Wa to Spokane, Wa. We witnessed a series of four small bright lights. At one point one of the lights was keeping pace and altitude directly to our left while the other three seemingly danced and changed position in front of our windshield. The lights changed colors repeatedly. With an absence of any comparable objects in view, judging the size or distance of these lights was not possible. This "event" occurred during the day, in clear skies (VFR) just east of the crater of Mt. St. Helen's at approx. at 9500ft. I'd guess these lights stayed in our field of vision for roughly 5-8 mins. after which they disappeared behind Mt. Rainier. The other event occurred while flying alone at night. Another flight originating out of Kelso, Wa; this time en route to a small airfield in Idaho. Approaching Baker, Or I decided to see how far away the pilot initiated runway lights could be lit up. At, according to my calculations, 75 miles out I began keying the mike with the proper designated frequency for Baker. It was a completely clear calm night. About every 30sec. or so I keyed the mike and saw nothing in the general direction of the airport. After about the fourth or fifth time. I noticed a large lighted object below and north of me. It was round but not perfectly round. I assumed it was on the ground, maybe a high school football field. I looked at my clip board and couldn't find any towns in that general area. I decided to detour and see what it was. As I changed course heading north it appeared to gain altitude and disappeared quickly into the night sky. I'd say I first noticed these lights at 9500ft and had descended to 7500 ft. when I lost sight of them. I changed course back to south east and within moments could see the lights of Baker. I keyed the mike again and baker went dark. The rest of the flight to Idaho was without incident. I have no idea what either any of these light were. Both times nothing in the plane seemed out of place, all of the equipment appeared to be working normally. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club