The Wingsuit
Man’s desire to fly like a bird has probably been around since we first observed our winged friends in flight. Not counting bats, which of course are mammals, or animals like squirrels, which really only jump and glide from place to place, there are thousands of examples for us to marvel at and think if only I could do that.
From Greek mythology to Leonardo Di Vinci to the Wright brothers we have imagined, designed, and finally achieved flight. Although not exactly as birds do, we still have left the bounds of earth and defied gravity. The latest expression of this is much like our squirrel friends in that we glide from a higher position to a lower one. Like our winged friends however, this suit gives us the ability to steer our way around and be the masters of our decent, provided the wind cooperates.
Web Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingsuit_flying
Stephen,
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent example. This posting really made me think outside my brain, I am not sure that is the type of connection that I would have made but I love that I had an opportunity to read it. I applaud you on the originality!
Great Job!
Stephen,
ReplyDeleteNice example!!!
I think the human will always have this curiosity.
I personally not only want to do things like this but go into space and feel "weightless."
I also think it is in our nature to want to go further than where we are. Vertical is only the start. Eventually we will want to go to other worlds.