Is it possible for humans to fly with wings?
Is it possible for humans to fly with wings? Humans will never fly by flapping our arms with wings attached, says Mark Drela, Terry J. Kohler Professor of Fluid Dynamics in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The arms and chest of a human do not have anywhere near enough muscle mass to provide the necessary power. How do wings help them fly? Wings. The shape of a bird's wing is important for producing lift. The increased speed over a curved, larger wing area creates a longer path of air. So smaller-winged birds (and planes) need to fly faster to...