Leonardo Da Vinci Original ORNITHOPTER Prepares for Test Flight
Look...it's a bird, it's a plane no it an Ornithopter. What the heck is an Ornithopter?
Over 500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci conceptualized a self-powered flying machine that would achieve both lift and thrust with flapping wings alone and named it the ornithopter . Since ancient times, mankind has envisioned themselves in flight, much like a bird. However, until now, most attempts to fly by flapping wings, either using human muscle or mechanical power have failed.
Will this contraption fly...better yet, what kind of license will the FAA have to come up with if it does fly? Practical Test Standards; should be interesting.
Stay tuned.
Wednesday January 12th meeting to be held downstairs at 7:00 pm. Agenda: What were our successes, what were our failures. Let's all give our input this January meeting to help mold 2005 and make 2005 even better than 2004.
Have you seen any good movies recently?
