by Darktrax » Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:59 am
Icaros looks just *very* expensive.
The "fitness training" aspect may be a case of turning a defect into a feature - if the original motivation was to create a virtual reality headset type flying game, and the supine position without torso support was a sad consequence!
So now it takes "concentration, training of senses, reflexes, balance, training of muscles" etc, to remain perched on the contraption, and play. Better market it as something good for all that stuff!
Horizontal - supported only on elbows and knees, is certainly stressful, and does not mimic "wingman lift", where the force on the body is distributed, augmented by lift from the Batman-style triangular winglets between arms and torso.
Honestly, whatever it really is, I think calling it an "interactive flying simulator" sounds a bit creative PR naming.
I freely admit that, being an older guy, I am just biased about what I would what the old muscles need be subjected to.