NO! respect is earned. You fail to earn any. This respect game is played by the religious as well for the same reason, as a way to avoid reality. A stupid belief is stupid no matter how much the believer wants it respected.
What are the flashes? Static or radar discharges is my best guess. Both are rational explanations which you have not disproven.
Whats following? a reflection seems likely....it was a sunny day and its a shiny plane.
I see no flame.
Right here...it is circled for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc4wsjKbYTQ&feature=related
