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Old 12-18-2016, 05:26 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Have they ever seen a feather? I would characterize this as a swing wing/folding fan. Overlapping feathers would allow them to have an actual airfoil.

Others are experimenting with warping wings (ala Wright Bros) and seamless flaps and ailerons.
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