Can dolphins fly? Of course not, but neither can humans.
However, because of human dexterity, environment, and large brains humans have found a way to fly by inventing and building aircraft, and making balloons.
It would be rather tough for a dolphin to create an aircraft because it takes dexterity to manipulate things in order to do this.
It is hard to build tools to build other things without that dexterity.
But that's not to say that dolphins couldn't fly if we created aircraft for them.
Now that I've piqued your curiosity let me give you a new innovative thought for today.
If we were to build an aircraft specially made for dolphins to fly themselves around, how might we go about that? First, we have to understand the ergonomics of that species, and since we know a little bit about its skeletal system and movements it seems we could easily develop a craft that they could maneuver, and fly around without crashing.
How might we ago about this? What type of design might we use? Might I suggest that we use a tubular inflatable UAV? Why not, it would work.
All we have to do is put the dolphin inside, and allow it to hang in the middle, and as it moved its body one way or the other this would be attached to a rudder to help steer the craft.
Much like a hang glider pilot leaning from side to side that would steer the ailerons, and control the yaw of the craft.
The elevator system for pitch control would be very similar.
If the dolphin wished to go up and down, it would simply move its tail as it would in the water.
It would instinctively know how to do this, as they already things in a 3-D spatial environment.
In that regard they are probably much better adapted for flying than humans.
Further, the species seems to be intelligent enough to quickly catch on in any environment it is put into.
Now then, if we trained a dolphin to do this, and if this tubular inflatable UAV could land on the water, then they would be able to swim in, hook themselves into the harness, and then steer themselves into the air.
They could teach themselves how to fly without a flight instructor, much the same as the Wright Brothers did.
You see my point yet? You might think that this concept for a new experiment might be ridiculous, but I would submit to you that it is worthy of doing, and we should be able to get this done for about $5-$10 million.
Yes, I have the sketches and drawings, and all the vendors already in mind.
I could prepare a business plan by week's end - a viable one to achieve this.
It would make the dolphins very happy, and they would share their experience with other dolphin, and they would be flying around just like us.
If we are going to look for other species in the solar system, and beyond, maybe we should start at home and work with the most intelligent species already on this planet and learn how to communicate better, share experiences, and share our technologies.
Please consider all this and think on.
However, because of human dexterity, environment, and large brains humans have found a way to fly by inventing and building aircraft, and making balloons.
It would be rather tough for a dolphin to create an aircraft because it takes dexterity to manipulate things in order to do this.
It is hard to build tools to build other things without that dexterity.
But that's not to say that dolphins couldn't fly if we created aircraft for them.
Now that I've piqued your curiosity let me give you a new innovative thought for today.
If we were to build an aircraft specially made for dolphins to fly themselves around, how might we go about that? First, we have to understand the ergonomics of that species, and since we know a little bit about its skeletal system and movements it seems we could easily develop a craft that they could maneuver, and fly around without crashing.
How might we ago about this? What type of design might we use? Might I suggest that we use a tubular inflatable UAV? Why not, it would work.
All we have to do is put the dolphin inside, and allow it to hang in the middle, and as it moved its body one way or the other this would be attached to a rudder to help steer the craft.
Much like a hang glider pilot leaning from side to side that would steer the ailerons, and control the yaw of the craft.
The elevator system for pitch control would be very similar.
If the dolphin wished to go up and down, it would simply move its tail as it would in the water.
It would instinctively know how to do this, as they already things in a 3-D spatial environment.
In that regard they are probably much better adapted for flying than humans.
Further, the species seems to be intelligent enough to quickly catch on in any environment it is put into.
Now then, if we trained a dolphin to do this, and if this tubular inflatable UAV could land on the water, then they would be able to swim in, hook themselves into the harness, and then steer themselves into the air.
They could teach themselves how to fly without a flight instructor, much the same as the Wright Brothers did.
You see my point yet? You might think that this concept for a new experiment might be ridiculous, but I would submit to you that it is worthy of doing, and we should be able to get this done for about $5-$10 million.
Yes, I have the sketches and drawings, and all the vendors already in mind.
I could prepare a business plan by week's end - a viable one to achieve this.
It would make the dolphins very happy, and they would share their experience with other dolphin, and they would be flying around just like us.
If we are going to look for other species in the solar system, and beyond, maybe we should start at home and work with the most intelligent species already on this planet and learn how to communicate better, share experiences, and share our technologies.
Please consider all this and think on.
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