Hey, I have been looking at a few aerospace news blobs and found out about ornithopters, otherwise known as bird-like flying machines. Also, i found a bit about a resurected technology first patented in the 1930s that could change alot about aerospace in the near future

First, the UFO. Using the Coanda effect first patented 1936, the whole upside down bowl produces lift as air is blon down upon it. I was surprised to learn that the US government has 2 teams of personell who have been working on this technology.

http://jlnlabs.imars.com/gfsuav/gfsuav.htm



Also, the ornithopters were pretty cool

this one built in canada is the first large one.

http://www.ornithopter.ca/images/2006/flapper_flight_08july_video2.mpeg

the technology works for birds because they are so light. That canadian one is using the help of a jet engine to get off the ground initially.

Remembering Zidane

a tribute to a legend.....this vid overdoes it a bit, but he was really that good. A Tech post tonight maybe.