Journalists take a look at the manpowered plane, alleged the first in China, during a photo opportunity in Shanghai Tuesday April 7, 2009. Plane desiger Mao Yiqing rode on
pedalsto gear up the 42kg
aircraft, which stayed afloat 2.6m high for 20 seconds spanning 126 meters. Mao attempts to put the aircraft mode into mass production despitescepticism over itspracticality. [CFP]
