Orthinopter?

Question

Flapping wing Aircraft

Answer 1

Sorry to have to tell you it's been thought of before.  Nobody has gotten a full-size ornithopter to work, yet.

Answer 2

Dune II from Virgin interactive, was the only opportunity to see then fly.

Answer 3

Yep.

http://www.ornithopter.ca/index_e.html

Answer 4

So, what's the question here?

Answer 5

I can't see it being very useful. A lot of extra weight for the articulation and little benefit if you're still using other propulsion. Not to mention a pretty bumpy ride.