An Embarrassed Answer of Silence

The conundrum regarding the sound made by a falling tree in a forest, made me suddenly wonder about this question, 'If an invisibility cloak were invented (It is said that experiments exist) and made available to you, how would you use it (Assuming total secrecy)?'

Naturally, the question related to a falling tree causes a good deal of amusement and, often, silence.  Some would claim conjecture, and others may suggest installing a simple audio recording device. 

Nevertheless, when there is silence in answer to the question, I wonder why.  Psychologically, there could be a case for embarrassment.  After all, it seems such a simple question, and one wouldn't wish to look foolish.

The question (above) of an invisibility cloak, is a conditional clause preceded by the word 'if', and the promise of secrecy.  Therefore, there should be unreserved answers, unaffected by embarrassment, but there is often silence to this question.

I would like to propose the same question to you, and wonder if your silence will (itself) be the answer ... and why?

This, surely, is an opportunity to express your long-held dream, perhaps becoming the next king or president ... but not a moment to consider creeping up behind me and shouting, 'Boo!'

Aerospace 16 - Solar Impulse 2

Solar Impulse 2 Over Abu Dhabi

Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the solar-powered aircraft, piloted by Bertrand Piccard (Who replaced Andre Borschberg in Cairo) arrived in Abu Dhabi tonight after completing a circumnavigation journey around the Earth.

Bertrand Piccard

          Starting last year, Si2 travelled without incident until leaving China, at which time the batteries overheated and necessitated a landing in Japan.  This caused a delay for battery replacement etc. which, unfortunately, closed a convenient weather-window for crossing the Pacific Ocean.

Andre Borschberg

The flight recommenced earlier this year, crossing the Pacific Ocean, North America, and the Atlantic Ocean.  Arriving in Spain last week, preparations were made to complete the flight over the Mediterranean Sea, with a stop in Cairo.

A number of records were broken during the flight, the most impressive being the longest non-stop flight of five days (From Nagoya to Hawaii), not to mention the first solar-powered flight around the globe.

We must congratulate the team who made this historic flight possible and, now, wonder what comes next.  Nevertheless, the sense of a great accomplishment is diminished when the aircraft stops every couple of days for approximately two weeks while waiting for ideal meteorological conditions.

Personally, it seems that the aircraft has proven that, with a few modifications, it could accomplish a non-stop circumnavigation journey … sponsors willing.

Two distinguished Adventurers

Aerospace 15 - SWISS CS100 First Flight

The Bombardier C Series first scheduled commercial flight with SWISS airline took off from Zurich to Paris today (15th July 2016).  This will be the first of many flights for the new, innovative, CS100 taking place this year with many different airlines, and bodes well for the future.

Bombardier CS100

Quotation - "Give me books ...."

John Keats

1795 (London)  -  1821 (Rome)

"Give me books, 

fruit, French wine, 

fine weather, 

and a little music ..."