eli5: Why is it not possible to build bird-like attachable wings that account for body proportions to allow humans to fly or glide around?

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eli5: Why is it not possible to build bird-like attachable wings that account for body proportions to allow humans to fly or glide around?

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It is, we just toyed around with the formula a bit since those crazy’s jumping off buildings at the turn of the century. Hang gliders are essentially what you’re describing, only it’s in a form factor that doesn’t outright kill you.

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