In 1890, a man named John Townsley was preparing to test his daring new invention – a flying-bicycle. Townsley had spent two years perfecting the contraption, which incorporated the principles of a regular bicycle and a hot air balloon. On August 22nd, 1890, Townsley made his historic test flight. Although the flight was a success, Townsley’s invention never took off commercially. Still, Townsley’s pioneering spirit inspired generations of inventors and engineers, who continued to refine the idea of a flying-bicycle. Today, the concept has been reimagined as a viable transportation option for commuters, with several prototypes in active development. A man preparing to test his flying-bicycle invention, 1890. részletei…