A Project for Flying: In Earnest at Last!

"A Project for Flying: In Earnest at Last!" by Robert Hardley is a scientific book that presents new ideas on how humans might achieve flight. The book explores the long-standing dream of flying, examining past failures and proposing new methods based on a detailed understanding of bird flight mechanics. Hardley introduces, his idea for a flying machine and a special training device called the "Instructor," which he planned to use with inclined planes and a screw for movement. Throughout the book, he explores scientific ideas, experiments with balance, and mechanical ideas, arguing that human flight is within reach through hard work and innovation, while also giving examples of past innovations to support his case.