Patent ID: 8087609

Claim:
A human powered flying suit comprising: a pair of oppositely projecting wings, each wing having a configuration similar to the wing of a bat, a substantial portion thereof, extending rearwards from the leading edge, constructed from flexible sheet material supported by a network of interconnected spars, the network of spars having a shape forming a generally triangular paddle with its apex adjacent the pilot operator; a releasable attachment means for the arms of the pilot-operator respectively connecting the paddles to the arms of the pilot-operator for manipulation of the paddles independently or cooperatively; a flat flexible body portion interconnecting the wings having a means for releasable attachment to the body of a human pilot-operator, wherein the backside of the body portion has a harness assembly to secure the pilot onto the suit; at least two straps placed radially and extending laterally from an attachment point at an outer perimeter edge of one wing, passing across the underside of the body portion to an attachment point at an outer perimeter edge of the opposite wing, wherein the straps are adjustable to keep the wing ends from hyper-extending behind the pilot-operator; and a leg spat for each lower leg and foot of the pilot-operator, each spat being attached to a rear portion of its respective adjacent wing and movable under control of the pilot-operator to assist in control of the flying suit.