An apparatus and method for providing orthosonic lift by deflection includes a support surface and a wing surface in close proximity to the support surface. The space between the support surface and the wing surface defines a volume of air. An orthosonic lift generator causes the oscillating movement of air in the volume parallel to the wing surface. The oscillating movement of air results in a static air pressure on the wing surface of less than the ambient air pressure, resulting in a net force acting on the wing member.