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Originally Posted by LostCause
I don't see nature as providing any aerodynamic benefit beyond inspiration. It took mankind thousands of years to master flight primarily because he tried to emulate nature. Look at DaVinci's flying contraption:
Da Vinci Flying Machine
- LostCause |
Ornithopter
I have no doubt, that if Da Vinci had the proper materials available - he'd have been successful
Or the strandbeest - that's a pretty cool wind powered kinetic sculpture (maybe a bit of a stretch).
