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  • Taking on Gravity

  • A Guide to Inventing the Impossible from the Man Who Learned to Fly
  • By: Richard Browning
  • Narrated by: Richard Browning
  • Length: 7 hrs
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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By: Richard Browning
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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 Taking on 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.

©2020 Richard Browning (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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inspiring and surprisingly practical!

I love this book! A fascinating insight into the mindset, methods and life of a brilliant inventor.

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Intriguing listen…

Fascinating listen, tuning in to the journey of a remarkable man and a remarkable product.

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Go and fly!

Loved it! Richard has inspired to push the envelope in my line of work!

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Inspirational book. Recommend it to anyone.

Excellent dive into the trials, tribulations, lessons, learnings and successes of a great man.
A hugely inspirational read and definitely one to give my young sons to digest.
Read in a couple of days as didn't want to put it down.

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Underwhelming

it started pretty interesting, but there was a lot of self ingratiating waffle in places. irrelevant name drops of famous people didn't help, plus the odd factual error. overall a bit disappointing, especially the conclusion that it's really just a fancy expensive toy

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