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The Dream of Flying |
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Ornithopter - Leonardo Da Vinci |
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Leonardo da Vinci also made a sketch of an ornithopter
with a standing operator. Also in this case he works with both arms and
legs to power the aircraft. And also in this case there is no chance that
a man's muscles could power such a heavy machine.
Only in these modern times with the ultra-light materials available it has
been possible to make short man-powered flights.
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Leonardo da Vinci - portrait of old man. Probably a
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© Lars Henriksson |
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Updated
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