World Record for first human powered ornithopter sustained flight

On Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:14:52 -0700, Bob wrote:

It may interest RAS readers to know that the project was supported by
the members and facilities of the Great Lakes Gliding Club on (Mike)
Ronan Field at Tottenham Ontario in 2009 and 2010. The construction took
place in the barn and clubhouse there, and Todd had his only glider
training at the club. All flights were at Ronan Field.

AHA! That explains a comment made about this article:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/09/23/pedalo/

signed by 'Great Lakes Gliding - Member' who mentioned involvement by
Todd and University Of Toronto Students Aerospace/Mechanical as well as
students from France, and Holland but not that Great Lakes Gliding was
involved.

It was something to behold!! The only time when you can says 'flutter is
good'!

A good effort, but IMO they need to do better: all other man-powered
aircraft have gained appreciable height after take-off and maintained it
for most of the flight. With all due respect for the participants, the
only published videos I've seen show a bare ability to maintain height
while well inside ground effect.


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