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Human-Powered Helicopter to Take Flight

Posted May 09, 2011 12:50 PM

From Discovery News:

With a nod to the zany flying machines of the days of yore, some University of Maryland students will attempt to make history this Wednesday when they test-fly their human-powered helicopter for the first time.

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05/09/2011 1:45 PM

I can't wait until Thursday....

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05/09/2011 6:37 PM

I wonder how she handles in a crosswind?
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05/10/2011 9:09 AM

Any takers?? 100 to 1 it does not make it.

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05/10/2011 12:10 PM

I'll take it, I bet it does get off the ground... as long as it's inside with no wind currents and a 90lb girl has the strength of a 180lb man. Even without the strength, I'm guessing it gets some kind of lift. (crossing fingers)

Well.... I hope it does anyway...

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05/12/2011 11:04 AM

That was a real slow live feed.

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