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Recognition

The quarter scale proof-of-concept and the full scale ornithopters have received a fair bit of public recognition over the years. Here are some of the highlights:

Media

  • Articles in Canadian Geographic, Der Spiegel, Discover, Equinox, Science Digest, Maclean's, New Scientist, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Technology Review, Chicago Tribune, Globe & Mail, New York Times, Ottawa Citizen, and Toronto Star.
  • Stories on the CBC, CBS, CBS "This Morning", CNN, Dini Petti Show, Discovery Channel, Global, "Good Morning America", National Public Radio, Science Edition
  • quarter scale proof-of-concept model was featured in the IMAX film "Momentum"

Awards

  • "Diplôme d'Honneur" from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale - 1991
  • Popular Science "Best of What's New" award - 1992
  • Popular Mechanics "Design and Engineering" award - 1993
  • Rolex "Spirit of Enterprise" Award - 1993
  • CASI Romeo Vachon award - 1994
  • Berblinger Prize from Ülm, Germany - 1998


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