Leonardo da Vinci’s Dream – The Ornithopter and the Quest for Flight
The Ornithopter and the Quest for Flight An ornithopter (from Greek ornis, ornith – ‘bird’ and pteron ‘wing’) is a flying machine designed to emulate birds by generating lift through the flapping motion of its wings. Perhaps most famous are the sketches made during the late 15th century by Leonardo da Vinci where he extensively … Read more