First Successful Ornithopter

Started by jimmydeanno, September 23, 2010, 04:37:59 AM

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jimmydeanno

September 23, 2010, 04:37:59 AM
I saw this on the news today.  It's too bad that Leonordo DaVinci didn't have modern construction materials.  Although, DaVinci's did work in The Hudson Hawk.

http://www.thestar.com/videozone/865103--flapping-into-aviation-history

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Major Lord

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September 23, 2010, 07:54:31 PM
"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee."

Patterson

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September 23, 2010, 08:56:34 PM
Too Cool.....but........ what happens when you get tired?  Or you get a leg cramp??

BillB

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September 23, 2010, 09:42:26 PM
You follow the law



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jimmydeanno

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September 23, 2010, 10:17:08 PM
If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law. - Winston Churchill

Pylon

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September 24, 2010, 04:58:18 AM
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a2capt

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September 24, 2010, 03:36:02 PM
But.. it's being towed by the car, Kitty Hawk re-enactment style.

I don't see the real accomplishment other than a pedaling wing flapper and 18 lbs lost. If the car stopped, the thing wouldn't work to well.

JC004

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September 24, 2010, 07:06:29 PM
Picky, picky.  It's not like planes need to go anywhere that cars can't drive.  Sheesh.   >:D

SarDragon

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September 24, 2010, 08:39:07 PM
Quote from: a2capt on September 24, 2010, 03:36:02 PM
But.. it's being towed by the car, Kitty Hawk re-enactment style.

I don't see the real accomplishment other than a pedaling wing flapper and 18 lbs lost. If the car stopped, the thing wouldn't work to well.

It was towed to launch. If you look closely, most of the flight was unaided.
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A.Member

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September 24, 2010, 09:03:24 PM Last Edit: September 24, 2010, 10:08:58 PM by A.Member
Generally, I like anything aviation related but color me unimpressed on this one.  Now if this happened maybe 100+ years ago, maybe....maybe.

Sure, he kind of it made it fly but so what?!  We already have airplanes.  And guess what?  They work pretty good now!  Not sure what problem he is attempting to solve...
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JC004

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September 24, 2010, 10:53:12 PM
Quote from: A.Member on September 24, 2010, 09:03:24 PM
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Sure, he kind of it made it fly but so what?!  We already have airplanes.  And guess what?  They work pretty good now!  Not sure what problem he is attempting to solve...

The wings are more majestic-looking?
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