Dutch man flies like a bird with selfmade wings (opens in new tab)

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2 pointstintin14y ago3 comments

3 comments

tintinOP14y ago

Note that it's not human powered. More on this blog: http://www.humanbirdwings.net

yread14y ago

Also note that he is not in fact flying, see discussion http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3732385

tintinOP14y ago

Ah, I totally missed that discussion. Thanks.

IMHO he is flying. With a kite like that and a little running speed you could generate enough lift. But I'm not sure if the flapping helps.

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tintinOP14y ago

Note that it's not human powered. More on this blog: http://www.humanbirdwings.net

yread14y ago

Also note that he is not in fact flying, see discussion http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3732385

tintinOP14y ago

Ah, I totally missed that discussion. Thanks.

IMHO he is flying. With a kite like that and a little running speed you could generate enough lift. But I'm not sure if the flapping helps.

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