Leonardo da Vinci: The function which the wing performs against the air when the air is motionless is the same as that of the air moved aga

The function which the wing performs against the air when the air is motionless — Leonardo da Vinci

The function which the wing performs against the air when the air is motionless is the same as that of the air moved against the wings when these are without motion.

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