STUDENTS FROM JAPAN SUCCESSFULLY DESIGNED A FLYING BIKE
The concept of a flying bicycle is quite appealing because it combines the independence of riding a bike with the liberating potential of seeing the world from above. For this reason, a Japanese student's experiment has drawn attention from all over the world. A group of young men may be seen successfully testing a flying bicycle that can take off with just pedalling in an internet video.
The now-viral flying bike is a project known as Tsurugi, which translates to "sword," according to Inquirer. The Sakai Windmill Association, an Osaka Public University student organisation, brought it to life. The test flight was conducted at the Nanki Shirahama Airport on an outdated runway.
Aerodynamics and physical strength are cleverly combined to create the flying bicycle. The vehicle has enormous wings and a large fan on the back that is attached to the pedals. The device is able to attain and maintain altitude because the fan continues to spin while the operator pedals. However, in order for the flying bicycle to acquire the momentum required for lift off, it must be operated on a runway, just like aeroplanes. Additionally, a physically fit rider would need to pedal for long stretches of time.
This is a long way from the first flight of the Sakai Windmill Association. According to The News, since its founding in 1994, the organisation has taken part in more than 20 flights. A school-based project has become an internet hit because of its dedication to creating and constructing flying human-powered aeroplanes. In addition to the mechanical marvel, it has a whimsical feel about it.
If it appears to be from a Studio Ghibli film, it most certainly is. This is similar to the flying vehicle that Tombo, the protagonist of Kiki's Delivery Service, and her companion travel on!