October 15, 2011: All my life I've wakened every morning excited about what I'll experience & learn that day. I usually start the day by looking up a new-to-me fact, but definitely when I need a mental break from paperwork or practicing I briefly go looking for something new to learn. My blog is about anything I learn on any subject. I hope you will enjoy exploring this path with me.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Leonardo da Vinci's First Flying Machine
Photo of reconstruction of one of Leonardo da Vinci's flying devices courtesy www.leonardo3.net
On this day in 1496 Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) made his first attempt to launch a flying machine. It was not successful, so he worked on the invention for several more years before he attempted another launch. His first flying devices were based on the structure of birds' wings and bats' wings. He also developed an idea for a helicopter-type device. Click here to view reconstructions of several of his ideas for flying devices.
Leonardo da Vinci is one of history's most interesting persons for me. I've read several biographies, and enjoy his paintings. Who is one of your favorite historical persons and why?
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