It was rainy and cold in Seattle on Tuesday, but Jeff Glickman's welcome and hospitality could not have been warmer. Having spent an entire day with him reviewing various facets of the Nikumaroro search, I am of the opinion that Jeff is not only extremely talented and intelligent, but also of the highest integrity and honor. We both are of like mind on many issues, including those unrelated to TIGHAR.
I certainly do not want to put words in Jeff's mouth, but I did conclude after all those hours of study that his mind was totally open to the possibility that some of the components we studied together were potentially identifiable as parts from a particular aircraft. Because Jeff uses a rigorous and complicated methodology to ascertain the authenticity of anything he is studying, he naturally needs time to perform all the appropriate reviews in a careful and unrushed manner. I think he has prioritized in his own mind which components will be the most easy to reach a considered judgement. I was heartened, as the day passed, that Jeff was able to incorporate new information and agree in real time that his particular opinion might have to undergo change.
As I do not feel that it would be fair to Jeff for me to disclose in any greater particularity what aspects might be at the top of his priorities, I shall not elaborate in greater detail here. But I will say again that my trip to Seattle was definitely worth the time and effort, as I do hope that the more information is brought to bear in the resolution of the Earhart mystery, the sooner a final answer can be attained.