Originally Posted By: preearth
It is also unknown, how the gigantic bird, argentavis magnificens, with a mass of seventy kilograms and a wingspan of seven meters, managed to fly,...

Originally Posted By: ImagingGeek
It's not an issue at all - the ability to fly is largely determined by wing loading.

ImagingGeek is, as usual, incorrect here. What is true is;

"the ability to fly soar is largely determined by wing loading."

However, the ability to fly, involves being able to get off the ground, as well as soaring.

No one has a clue as to how argentavis magnificens got off the ground unless it was taking off from a steep slope with no obstacles, like shrubs, long grass or rocks.

I don't bother to point out ImagingGeek's many errors any more, as he is the most dishonest arguer I have ever come across.

I see him as simply a propagandist, with zero interest in the truth of the matter.

Originally Posted By: Laze
Your other link about large dinosaurs seems to require a subscription to view the report. Any other references?

ImagingGeek often quotes from articles he knows most people will not be able to access.

Last edited by preearth; 08/20/10 02:24 PM.
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