Homemade Flying Machines

That Daring Young Man in His Flying Machine

With airlines cutting services right and left, it's no wonder homemade flying machines are making a comeback. Witness a few attempts at flight from the 2009 Red Bull Flying Objects contest in Marseille, France, as well as other beauties from around the world.

 

 

Bail Out!

Good Form, Nice Speed, Slightly Worrisome Angle

 

 

Prepare for Landing

 

That Just Won't Fly

 

 

Toothy

 

Air Sardine

 

'Flying Duff' Man

 

 

Long Way Down

 

Be the Bee

 

 

Off to a Good Start

 

 

3, 2, 1, Splashdown!

 

Nose Dive

 

Gray Matter

 

Strap Hanger

 

Hold Tight

 

Full Steam Ahead

 

Backwards Day!

Heels Over Head

 

Food for Flight