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Taking on Gravity - by Richard Browning (Hardcover)

Taking on Gravity - by  Richard Browning (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>For fans of Adrian Newey, Guy Martin, and Chris Hadfield. In<i> Taking on Gravity </i>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 <i>Taking on Gravity</i>, 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Browning has made it his life's mission to put man in the air. Extraordinary." --<i>Daily Mail </i> <p/><br><br>"Learning how to leave the ground in Richard's invention felt like every dream I've had of flying." --Adam Savage <p/><br><br>"Like afterburner in the veins! Inspires you to rethink the impossible." --Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, F-35 Test Pilot <p/><br><br>"No one embodies the spirit of adventure like Richard Browning" --Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records<br><br>"Richard Browning is a real-life Tony Stark." --<i>Wired </i> <br><br><br>"The king of the rocket men." --Red Bull <p/><br><br>"This daredevil is clearly on fire. Rocket man Richard Browning leaves a trail of sparks behind him." --<i>The Mirror </i> <p/><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Richard Browning</b> is the founder of human propulsion technology start-up Gravity Industries Ltd, which he officially launched in March 2017 after inventing, building, and patenting an 'Iron Man-like' flight system, the Daedalus flight suit. A former Royal Marine reservist, Richard worked on a number of innovations and new technologies at BP before becoming involved in several start-ups, including a solar project in Kenya, lighting schools via reconditioning old car batteries. His passion for flight and his vision for Gravity are inspired by his father, an aeronautical engineer and inventor.

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