NUFORC Sighting 11645

Occurred: 1988-07-16 14:00 Local
Reported: 2000-01-10 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 5-10 seconds
No of observers: 4

Location: San Jacinto Mountain, CA, USA

Shape: Sphere
Characteristics: Aura or haze around object, Changed Color, Aircraft nearby

Air to Air observation of unidentified sphere during air to air photo flight in my sailplane over Mount San Jacinto, CA

F.Y.I. A little background: I am a past Director of the "International Aerospace Hall of Fame" (IAHF), San Diego Air & Space Historical center. During this time I was involved in the research, selection, and installation of several US and foreign Astronauts, as well as other significant aviation related candidates. I am also a Licensed pilot S.E.L. and a "Diamond" level Soaring pilot (18 years), with approx. 400 flight hours logged, 350 in high performance Sailplanes in multiple flight envelopes and conditions. During soaring flights a great deal of time is spent flying in close proximity with other aircraft, necessitating a continual visual search for other aircraft under the see and be seen discipline. What follows is a brief description and TIF. file of an event over Mt. San Jacinto, CA. Flight origination.: Hemet Ryan Field, CA Aircraft...........: Mini-Nimbus/C Sailplane Chase plane .......: Mooney 210 Conditions ........: Clear w/unlimited visibility

NUFORC Note:

The actual date of the sighting was confirmed from pilot's logs. The correct date was submitted after submittal of the original report. We have amended the date here. PD

Posted 2000-01-22