By harnessing the power of static lift, you can effectively cancel out the mass of your vehicle, making it lighter and more agile. From innovative solutions like gas bags and lift fans to cutting-edge concepts like contragravity and force repulsion, the possibilities are endless. And don't forget that some air-motive systems like helicopters, tilt-rotors, and ornithopters, already provide a significant boost of lift.

This might be the worst way to lift an aircraft known to man. But for many years, it was the only way to lift an aircraft known to man. The one advantage it has is that it is a purely static system, requiring little to no power to lift the aircraft.