01.05.2012, 10:26
Some cross-reference found, first post edited.
As a matter of fact, most pionieristic wanna-be-flying machines (I.E. Otto Lilienthal's gliders) were SUPPOSED to be controlled only by movements of pilot's weight, just as modern hang gliders do.
But, honestly, if I saw such a scene in a movie, i'd think "Bah! Hollywood fantasies!" at best. If just half of what reported is real, that's totally amazing anyway! 8)
As a matter of fact, most pionieristic wanna-be-flying machines (I.E. Otto Lilienthal's gliders) were SUPPOSED to be controlled only by movements of pilot's weight, just as modern hang gliders do.
But, honestly, if I saw such a scene in a movie, i'd think "Bah! Hollywood fantasies!" at best. If just half of what reported is real, that's totally amazing anyway! 8)