The first plane to fly with human power

The world's first human-powered flight test flight in Canada is seen as a new record for aviation.

Snowbird is much lighter than the Boeing 737. (Photo: Livescience)

Livescience said Snowbird , the name of the aircraft, was invented by fellow doctoral student Todd Reichert and colleagues at the University of Toronto, Canada. It has a wingspan of 32m, equivalent to the wing length of the Boeing 737. However, Snowbird weighs only 42.6 kg, lighter than many times.

The main frame of the Snowbird is made of carbon fiber to ensure its sturdiness and safety. The rest is made of sponge, balsa wood, solid wood - lightweight materials. The number of parts of the Snowbird is cut to the maximum to ensure that its volume drops to a minimum. In order to be able to fly with the Snowbird, Reichert also had to find a way to lose 8.1 kilograms of body weight.

Snowbird will be recognized as a new aviation record. Photo: Livescience

Snowbird users use their legs to take off. When the plane landed on a wheel and the crutch protruded. Crutch against the ground to support and balance the aircraft when the wheel stops.

On its first test flight on August 2, Snowbird maintained a height of 145 m in 19.3 seconds, reaching an average speed of 25.6 km / h.

Although Snowbird is unlikely to become a popular vehicle, Reichert believes it will be a great inspiration for people to think about using their power and creativity.

' Snowbird has fulfilled the dream of long-time human aviation. Throughout history there have been countless people dreaming of flying like birds with their own strength , "he said.