Wednesday, October 1, 2008

David Pescovkov: Aircraft inspired by pterodactyl

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 News 2008 09 29 Gallery Pterodactyl-540X380 This freaky pterodactyl's head crest is like having the tail at the front of the plane, Lind said. As the animal turned its head, it could execute drastic, sharp turns, making it incredibly agile.

"It's really good for turn radius and tracking prey while it flies," he said...

After the man was subdued, the flight was diverted to Oklahoma City and the man was taken into FBI custody, (American Airlines spokesman Tim) Wagner said.

The man, whose name was not immediately released, was put into flexible handcuffs by flight attendants and held until the plane landed. Nude man disrupts flight (BostonChannel.com)