Taking on Gravity: A Guide to Inventing the Impossible from the Man Who Learned to Fly (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780552175906)

An entertaining and inspiring guide to innovation from 'Real-Life Iron Man', Richard Browning, inventor of the world's first jet-powered flying suit.

**As seen on Top Gear**

'Richard Browning is a real-life Tony Stark.' - Wired

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-dollar 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.

Author: Richard Browning
ISBN-10: 0552175900
ISBN-13: 9780552175906
Publisher: Penguin Group
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2023
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.00w x 0.67d