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Modern flight relies on the ability of a plane to move fast enough for the wings to generate lift. In order to obtain and maintain the speed required for this lift, large engines consuming large amounts of fuel are required. But what if one were to create a plane that was lighter than air. This is exactly what Robert D. Hunt is attempting to build. Further to this, not only has this former nuclear designer attempted to build a “lighter than air” plane, but he is attempting to harness the power of gravity in order to maintain essentially fuel-less flight.

By increasing and decreasing the bouyancy of the aircraft, forward motion can be obtained first as the plane floats upwards, and then as the plane glides downwards. Hunt claims that using this method of flight will allow the aircraft to fly indefinately without the need for fuel.

You can read more on the Hunt Aviation website.

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