Flight

Flight
West hovers outside of Claire's window.
Originally held by:	Nathan Petrelli, West
Absorbed by:	Peter Petrelli, Sylar (possible future)
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.
• West naturally possesses this ability.
• Nathan's brother Peter has copied this ability. (Don't Look Back, Unexpected)
• In one possible future, Sylar steals this ability.

Limits

Nathan

Although initially Nathan exhibited little control over his ability, his proficiency has noticeably increased over time, despite there being no evidence that he 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. This may also explain how he was able to survive Peter's nuclear explosion above New York City. (How to Stop an Exploding Man).

Initially, Nathan was unable to stay aloft while carrying Peter's weight, only stabilizing when Peter mimicked his power (Genesis). At the end of Season One, Nathan appeared to be able to carry Peter's weight while flying without assistance (How to Stop an Exploding Man).

Peter

Peter has independently reproduced this power and easily carried Claude with him while flying (Unexpected).

West

West can carry Claire in flight for extended periods of time. He can apparently fly to altitudes of 30,000 feet or more for at least short periods without serious discomfort. He appears to have practiced extensively at using his power.

Selected Examples

• 
  Peter has a dream in which he is flying through New York.
  (Genesis)
• 
  When Peter attempts to fly on his own, Nathan sees him fall and flies up to catch him. Peter mimics his power and they both fly.
  (Genesis)
• 
  Peter levitates at a constant height with little effort.
  (Don't Look Back)
• 
  Nathan shows what seems to be true supersonic flight with a distinctive boom...
• 
  ...thereafter making a controlled landing just outside a small restaurant.
  (Hiros)
• 
  Nathan flies out of his car before it crashes.
  (Six Months Ago)
• 
  Peter flies off with Claude to escape Mr. Bennet and the Haitian.
  (Unexpected)
• 
  West picks Claire up and flies her over Costa Verde.
  (Kindred)

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, 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)

See Also

• For other uses of Flight, see Flight (disambig).

External Links

• Clip of Nathan flying - YouTube.com

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