why do birds fly so easily and so well and common myths or truths to the aerodynamics of bird flight
i have had a lot of thought on this over the years from a sparrow to a albatross and i do believe that the common accepted ideas do not add up to modern calculations. birds fly so well simply because they have hollow bones. birds fly so well because the have enormous wing muscles.Bat-Like (not bird-like): Bats inspire 'micro air vehicle' designs
Researchers study bat wings for "micro air vehicle" des...ings. "Typically, bats are very agile and can change their flight path very quickly -- showing high maneuverability for midflight prey capture, so it's of...