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Originally Posted by Celjabba
Looking at the launch video, would an underbelly harness (like an hand glider tripod) work better than a saddle for the rider ? The pterosaur spine seem vertical on land.
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NASA has proposed VTOL design where the pilot transitions from standing to lying flat as the aircraft takes off:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...stealth-plane/ This wouldn't be very different. In fact, it might be easier to take the sudden surge with feet in stirrups, rather than relying on straps or a harness.