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  1. Is Human Flight Possible? - Physics Forums

    Jun 20, 2008 · The forum discussion centers on the feasibility of human flight akin to Superman's abilities. Participants argue that while traditional human anatomy lacks the aerodynamic …

  2. Can People Fly? Investigating Human Flight Possibilities

    Nov 25, 2006 · The discussion centers on the feasibility of human flight without mechanical assistance, specifically exploring the energy requirements and biological limitations. …

  3. Why are humans fascinated with flight and the ability to fly?

    Jun 5, 2010 · The forum discussion centers on the human fascination with flight, exploring historical and psychological perspectives. Participants reference mythological figures like …

  4. Can a Human Fly? Calculating Wave Speed to Lift 75kg Weight

    Nov 16, 2007 · The discussion revolves around the theoretical possibility of a human flying by flapping their arms, specifically a 75 kg individual. Using Bernoulli's equation, it was calculated …

  5. Could Natural Human Flight Become a Reality? - Physics Forums

    Feb 25, 2014 · From huge paddle-like upper limbs to catch more air in a stroke, hollow bones to reduce mass, special skeletal structures to attach the flight musculature to, and modified …

  6. How Long Can a Human Stay Airborne in a Vertical Jump?

    Oct 25, 2014 · The maximum hang time for a human performing a vertical jump is definitively less than 1 second, as established by calculations and observations. Javier Sotomayor holds the …

  7. Human powered wings with jet pack - Physics Forums

    Mar 11, 2013 · Hi guys, i was thinking recently people are trying to fly flapping huge great wings with no success, whilst others are flying with jet packs, so what i was thinking was adding …

  8. Is Human Flight Possible? | Page 2 - Physics Forums

    Jun 20, 2008 · Human flight might one day become possible with the discovery of a room temperature superconductor. If scientists discovered a room termperature superconductor one …

  9. Can a Man Stop a Helicopter Taking Off? - Physics Forums

    Nov 26, 2007 · The discussion centers on the impossibility of a man stopping a helicopter from taking off due to the laws of physics. Participants argue that no amount of human strength can …

  10. Motion of a Parachuter (Terminal Velocity, Time of Flight, Distance)

    Jan 26, 2024 · The discussion focuses on the calculations related to the motion of a parachutist, specifically addressing terminal velocity, time of flight, and distance. The participants analyze …