Taking on Gravity: A Guide to Inventing the Impossible from the Man Who Learned to Fly

Taking on Gravity: A Guide to Inventing the Impossible from the Man Who Learned to Fly

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  • Create Date:2021-05-17 09:51:28
  • Update Date:2025-09-07
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  • Author:Richard Browning
  • ISBN:1787630897
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Summary

For fans of Adrian Newey, Guy Martin and Chris Hadfield, in Taking on Gravity inventor Richard Browning tells the inspiring story behind his iconic jet suit, and shares his creative principles for generating true innovation。

From Icarus to Iron Man, the dream of human flight has always inspired and challenged us。 Now, with his pioneering jet suit, Richard Browning has redefined what is possible。

Richard Browning’s story is one of groundbreaking innovation。 Building an aviation business from his garage, he has invented a whole new form of personal flight - a fantasy previously reserved for the pages of science fiction。 His iconic jet suit has captured the imaginations of millions around the world, triggered ongoing developments in technology and engineering, and inspired a new generation of creative minds to pursue their dreams。

In Taking on Gravity, Browning reveals the creative principles of his multimillion-pound company, Gravity Industries, and shows us how grass-roots innovation can disrupt established industries in exciting and unexpected ways。 On this journey into the sky we’ll experience what it’s like to take flight, to test the limits of the human body, and to convert moonshot ideas into tangible results。

The Gravity story is an inspiring example of human creativity and our ceaseless desire to push the boundaries of what is possible。 Where we go next is up to you。

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Reviews

Becky L Long

Audiobook read by the author。 He should totally ditch the the whole suit thing and become a professional voice actor I could listen to him all day。 But seriously, loved this book。 I've wanted a jet suit for ages - love my Harley but still 。。。。 while Richard Browning now has all the marks of an inventor/ innovator he didn't start there。 I appreciate that he went back through history, looking at other innovators to find the formula that worked。 So many people have this great idea and they put mone Audiobook read by the author。 He should totally ditch the the whole suit thing and become a professional voice actor I could listen to him all day。 But seriously, loved this book。 I've wanted a jet suit for ages - love my Harley but still 。。。。 while Richard Browning now has all the marks of an inventor/ innovator he didn't start there。 I appreciate that he went back through history, looking at other innovators to find the formula that worked。 So many people have this great idea and they put money and effort in wrong。 Sure the jet suit is awesome, but he totally did it smart and made sure not to get in over his head financially。 Yes he started with a decent income but that isn't always required。 For starters I totally recommend this book to anyone interested in the jet suit - no brainer - and anyone thinking about taking a new product to market or interested in the innovation process。 I think Richard totally nailed it and if you follow his path it might just work for you too。 Now where's that "buy now" button 。。。。。。 。。。more