Flight

Flight
Nathan flies from Las Vegas, NV.
Originally held by:	Nathan Petrelli
Absorbed by:	Peter Petrelli
Ability to:	Propel oneself through the air
Examples of flight

Flight is the ability to propel oneself through the air.

Characters

Nathan Petrelli naturally possesses this ability. His brother Peter has copied this ability. (Don't Look Back, Unexpected)

Limits

Although initially Nathan exhibited little control over his ability, his proficiency has noticeably increased over time, despite there being no evidence that Nathan is actively working to improve his flying ability.

Judging from the effects seen in Hiros, Nathan can apparently fly at supersonic speeds. If this is true, a side-effect of his abilities may include some protection from extremes of temperature and atmospheric pressure as well as the ability to perceive his surroundings while flying at such speeds.

Examples

• Nathan appears to instinctively fly (for what seems to be the first time) when his car is run off the road by Linderman's men. On this occasion, he exhibits no control over his powers, and cannot descend once he has flown above the car. (Six Months Ago)
• When Peter attempts to fly on his own, Nathan sees his fall and flies up to catch him. Still apparently a novice at the ability, he is unprepared for the extra weight and initially begins to fall out of control. Peter then mimics his power and helps stabilize them both. (Genesis, Don't Look Back)
• On the second occasion that Peter mimics the flight ability, he is seen to literally "walk on air", levitating at a constant height without effort (shown by the fact that he doesn't even realize he is doing it until Nathan points it out). (Don't Look Back)
• Nathan flies into a burning building to save a trapped woman (Trial By Fire)
• When threatened by The Haitian and Mr. Bennet, Nathan shows the strongest example yet of flight. As outlined above, this seems to show true supersonic flight, as a distinctive boom is heard, a suddenly condensed ring of humidity appears around him, and Nathan essentially disappears from view in an instant. (Hiros)
• When Mr. Bennet and the Haitian attempt to capture Peter and Claude, Peter throws Claude off the roof and dives after him to escape. Seconds later, Peter flies through the air holding Claude. (Unexpected)

Memorable Quotes

"This morning, when I got out of bed, my foot hovered before it hit the ground, hovered for a split second. Like I was--like I was floating. I'm telling you, I--I think I can fly."

- Peter (to Nathan) (Genesis)

"Flying man. Oh ... you fly. I see you. Whhshh!"

- Hiro (to Nathan) (Hiros)

"Mind if I let you in on a little secret, Charles?"

"You can say anything to me, you know that."

"I can fly."

- Peter (to Charles) (Nothing to Hide)

"Hey, you know what? I'm just gonna fly off the terrace, yeah? No? Hey, I can fly. Nathan, so can you."

- Peter (to Nathan) (Nothing to Hide)

Gallery

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  Chandra Suresh's files contain a folder labeled "Human Flight Potential".
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  Nathan levitates above his crashing car, his first flight.
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  Peter attempts to mimic Nathan's power.
• Nathan is on his way to save Peter.
  Nathan is on his way to save Peter.
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  Nathan flies to rescue a falling (and then flying) Peter.
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  Peter unwittingly levitates.
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  His suit flapping behind him like a cape, Nathan flies to save a woman from a burning building.
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  Nathan flies to flee Mr. Bennet and the Haitian.
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  Nathan creates a sonic boom.
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  Nathan makes a controlled landing.
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  Peter mimics flight...
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  ...and carries Claude to safety.

External Links

• Clip of Nathan flying - YouTube.com