Human-Powered Flying Apparatus

An apparatus comprising:

• a first wing and a second wing;
• a frame support structure comprising:
• an inter-wing hinge operatively coupled to the first wing and the second wing;
• a center pole that bisects the inter-wing hinge;
• and
• a gliding support structure comprising one or more support bars attached to the center pole and a bottom resting bar attached to the one or more support bars;
• a first angular lever operatively coupled to a first end of the bottom resting bar, the first angular lever comprising a first handle bar with a first hand grip;
• and
• a second angular lever operatively coupled to a second end of the bottom resting bar, the second angular lever comprising a second handle bar with a second hand grip.

A method comprising:

• attaching a frame support structure to an inter-wing hinge by inserting a center pole through the inter-wing hinge, the frame support structure further comprising a pair of cross rods attached to the center pole below the inter-wing hinge;
• attaching a first wing to a first side of the inter-wing hinge, the first wing to rotate about the first side of the inter-wing hinge;
• attaching a second wing to a second side of the inter-wing hinge, the second wing to rotate about the second side of the inter-wing hinge;
• attaching a first folding hinge to a first cross rod of the pair of cross rods;
• attaching a second folding hinge to a second cross rod of the pair of cross rods;
• coupling a first movement transmission rod between a first end of the first folding hinge and an outer portion of the first wing;
• coupling a second movement transmission rod between a first end of the second folding hinge and an outer portion of the second wing;
• and
• in response to actuation of the first folding hinge and the second folding hinge, moving the first wing and the second wing one of up or down.