Why You Don't Want the Power of Flight

Being able to fly is a staple of superheroes from Superman to Iron Man, but is it a super power you actually want? Kyle has the flyby science on this week's Because Science!

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[teddy_bearc_bolten]

Bro Just being able to fly 10 feet from the ground would be an absolute game changer.

[proximal]

So basically what I've come to understand is you wouldn't want just one super power. You want them all

[pustulio]

"You won't be flying very high"

I don't know about other people, but, I consider safely flying 2 miles into the air to be flying pretty damn high lol

[wiktorostrowski]

Bro, imagining that I could fly at like 1 km height and go 30 miles per hour to school is still the coolest thing to ever imagine so I would take the superpower 100%

[Snowwie]

If I could fly, I see no reason to go THAT much vertical anyway. Flying at a comfortable 50 meters above the ground does also fine.

[ianswinford]

If I could fly like Superman, I would simply stay at a breathable altitude and fly at a manageable speed. There you go, the power of flight made desirable again.

[krystiangolus]

next episode
Why you don't want *_W A L K I N G_*

[chongnenglee]

This analysis is taking it to the extreme when all we want is to be able to have a nice stroll in the air

[HAPPYISI]

"Why You Don't Want the Power of Flight."
Said by Thor.
Yes of course.

[jucks]

This only considers it as a long distance travel option though. You don't have to stop taking flights or commuting to work, its just a fun little (huge really) novelty=) Just hover around at "floating" speeds, even that would be fun. Take some pictures, take your gf on a ride, reach that top box, dunk on any hoop, never need ladders again, do amazing tricks on a snowboard, etc. the list goes on=D I think people want the power of flight because of the amazing sensation of flying itself, not to travel efficiently.

[likekkkkkkk]

One aspect I think is cool about flight is that, assuming it wasn't tiring in any way, you could just passively float. It depends on which flight superpower 'model' you're going on, but would be extremely handy in itself. Also I think it would still be cool to go slow. I'm not up to date on laws about flying, but you could probably fly (obviously slowly) at about double the height of an average person (~3.5 metres). This would be incredibly useful for getting through crowds. Last idea, assuming you don't need to be in a specific stance, you could get on a bike or something like that and use your ability to propel yourself forwards. This would be incredibly cost efficient and wouldn't break any laws, and could still be safe, efficient, and effective.

[TheThursty]

I believe fear of heights dies down really quickly when you can easily levitate off the floor with relative ease

[gamereaper]

he is like a genie that you have to be really really specific with

[LunchThyme]

"I'll concede that some kind of flight power that has you just floating above the trees at the speed of a car over to your friends place would be awesome."
In all the dreams I've had about flying, that's exactly how it's worked, and it most certainly is awesome.

[wernerhannefeld]

You are basically flying in protective gear when using any motorcycles, bicycles, electric unicycles etc... any open personal transport, so being able to move without it would be so much of an advantage. Of course considering all physical limitations, you wouldn't be able to fly like a superhero but just imagine flying to your local shop or university with a car speed above the houses. Huge time savings even across short distances like few kilometers, huge cost savings because of eliminating a need for any personal transport and lots of new experience

[WeissM]

So... As a biker, I don't see any problem with flying as you described it. Flying low? Why would you want to fly over the clouds? Sounds cool, but most cities are located under 2km over the sea level anyway, and you would be actually making travel times longer. How slow? 100km/h? Sounds great. Equipment and weather? Helmet, wind proof water resistant clothing and gloves... Yeah, I wear those everyday. Still better than being stuck in a traffic jam and inhaling exhaust fumes from all those stupid SUVs EDIT: WITH ONLY ONE PERSON IN IT.

[peteomarjebdollosa]

"Right now your body is most likely in contact with some kind kf air, I hope."

*sweats nervously*

[doomed]

This video didn’t change my mind and I still want to fly.

[DrhpJerhtun]

the kind of flight i fantasize about is more floatation that isnt limited by weight or being conscious or any effort
or manipulating gravity and thing i choose with the same bonuses

[originalsun]

5:11 His hair isn't moving the way it is supposed to when flying, I think this is fake. He wasn't actually flying.