November 15, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Flying fish are seen jumping out of warm ocean waters, the way their body is shaped, like a torpedo, enables them to gather enough speed to break the surface of water and their large wing-like fins are used to get them airborne. There are about 40 known species of flying fish, and all of them […]
November 14, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Many people look at pigeons as a nuisance, defecating on cars and statues while causing general chaos in many cities across the globe. These “rats with wings,” however, do have a very interesting way in which they fly, by utilizing very dynamic wings to adjust their flight speed and even “hover” in a way. This […]
November 14, 2011 at 5:49 pm
The penguins we see at the zoo today are distinctively different from many other birds due to their lack of ability to fly. Although, is flight something that can only be achieved in the air? Penguins might not be able to fly majestically as the bald eagle in the skies, but they’re capable of doing […]
November 14, 2011 at 5:13 pm
If you have ever sat in a window seat on a plane, you might have noticed the flaps, spoilers, aileron, and slats (as seen here: Plane Parts) moving throughout the flight, during takeoff, and especially landing. These features are the results of engineers attempting to mimic the wings of birds, like the wings of the […]
By Aidan
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Tagged Avatar, Camber, flight, Geometry, Halo, Harrier, Incidence, Landing, owl, Sweep, Takeoff, V/STOL, V22 Osprey, Variable, Wings
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November 14, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Leonardo da Vinci was a great artist who lived during the Italian Renaissance. Today he is remembered mainly for his artistic contributions, such as the Mona Lisa. Da Vinci however, was much more than just an artist, he was also an incredible inventor and engineer. He had written up designs for everything from bridges, to […]