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Originally Posted by kythe  What about small wings that flutter quickly, like bees? Would it be possible to lift a human off the ground? Several sets of small wings may be more practical than one set of big wings, especially for hiding them under clothes. |
I was beaten to this! The other posts have focused on aerodynamics, gravitational force and mass/power ratios like you were asking an Engineering question. But Bees still fly! And this is Fantasy, does it really need a detailed scientific explanation?