The Flying Saucer

Actually, the saucer's flight by magnetic fields is neither improbable nor implausible. In the BBC series "Future Fantastic" (1996), hosted by Gillian Anderson, spaceflight by magnetic attraction and repulsion, ion propulsion, solar-powered devices, a combination of electro-magnetic dynamos, anti-gravity, matter/anti-matter and laser-beam/photon projection were all deemed worthy of investigation and scientific analysis. "National Geographic's Destination Space: Lightcraft Concept" broadcast a program showing joint-scientific experimentation by a Dr. Leik Myrabo and the U.S. Air Force regarding laser-pumped flying saucers! Check out the following web sites: <http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/090729-tw-laser-lightcraft.html>;, and <http://www.lightcrafttechnologies.com>;. Additionally, a scientist at the University of Florida, a Subrata Roy, has designed a wingless, electromagnetic air vehicle (WEAV), which will fly based on physical phenomena known as magnetohydrodynamics. It would utilize a magnetic field to operate. The U.S. Air Force and NASA are also getting involved with Roy, who is testing the WEAV. Check out the following web site: <http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/23/flying-saucer-uav-print.html>;.

A magnetic belt worn by a saucer visitor would allow that individual to abruptly "fly" up to/down from a hovering saucer, once the magnetic field was activated. Such projects are currently underway as a means for alternative energy sources. Our current usage of chemicals and gas/oil products won't last forever.

Scientists theorize the universal forces of magnetic force and gravity keep the planets in our solar system in orbit around our sun, but they don't know how it is done. It's possible a black hole keeps celestial objects and phenomena in place; scientists are just learning about black holes in the vicinity of our quadrant of the Milky Way galaxy. Just because we don't understand the processes doesn't mean it is impossible or ridiculous.

In the movie "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers" , the saucermen stated that their propulsion system was magnetic force. In the TV-series "The Invaders" , one episode titled "The Saucer" had an electrical engineer do a quick reverse-engineering analysis and told David Vincent that the propulsion was magnetic drive of an unknown power; no fuel was utilized. Another episode titled "The Pit" indicated the group The Believers were coordinating research on a magnetic propulsion project; David Vincent confirmed that they believed the saucers' power was electro-magnetic.

If the U.S. does have captured saucers at Groom Lake, NV, (AKA Area 51) and is, in turn, reverse engineering them to discover its power sources, then it all makes sense. Bob Lazar, who allegedly worked there, stated that one saucer disc that he viewed and worked on used devices called "gravity amplifiers" to propel itself at extremely high speeds, using magnetic force. Lazar himself stated that these power sources were more like "gravity neutralizers" because gravity which held things down was eliminated.

In "Bamboo Saucer" , the aliens who piloted the saucer were not from Saturn. It was never disclosed where they came from, except from an oxygen-laden environment. Their appearance was "humanoid, but different". The saucer was on that flight path towards Saturn because its magnetic attraction was "tuned in" to that direction. Additionally, one of the Earth scientists trapped in the saucer made it clear that the saucer, upon entering Saturn's atmosphere, would be crushed to the size of a baseball due to the planet's immense gravity and atmospheric conditions. Not covered was Saturn's dangerous radiation, which would have a quick, frying effect on humans. I believe that the aliens would have known this information so they would have avoided Saturn. And they certainly would not have lived there!

I agree that the saucer's interior should have had a place for the pilots to sit down. It would have been more logical to have several consoles set up, like on the bridge of the Enterprise re: "Star Trek" (TOS) or "The Invaders" . Also, the piloting of the saucer by a "joy stick" was not well thought out at all. And the concept of space travel without crew accommodations was illogical, unless it was inter-dimensional. However, that concept was never explored either.

I thought "Bamboo Saucer" was an excellent movie, despite its small budget.